Atlanta, GA – In a powerful show of civic engagement, state and local leaders converged upon the C.T. Martin Recreation Center polling location on Tuesday for a press conference in support of “Overload the Polls,” a statewide voter mobilization effort kicking off the first day of early voting. Spearheaded by Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), […]
Former Mayor Shirley Franklin and United Way of Greater Atlanta to be Honored at Future Foundation’s Keep it 100% Luncheon
Nineteen years ago, the Future Foundation embarked on a mission: Ensuring that students participating in the program graduate from high school and attend post-secondary institutions. With a 100% success rate for the past 13 years—and counting!—the Future Foundation is poised to celebrate the achievements of its students, the commitment of Atlanta’s philanthropic community, and a […]
Prominent Atlanta Leaders to Honor Dr. Rita Jackson Samuels for Her Impact on Women’s History
Atlanta, GA – While her hard work and perseverance earned Dr. Rita Jackson Samuels a spot in Black History Month, she is best known for making sure black women were included and for celebrating all women during Women’s History Month and beyond. This year, Dr. Samuels can take a bow as the Georgia Coalition of […]
Democrats Unite to Advance Most Progressive Platform in Party History
Orlando, FL – After weeks of regional events designed to welcome every voice within the Democratic party, the full Platform Committee voted to advance the most ambitious and progressive party platform in history. The 187-member committee met to consider amendments to the draft platform that was approved by the Platform Drafting Committee in St. Louis, […]