We're not there yet, but we're on our way: reflections at the wreath laying at the King Center
April 4th means different things to different people, ranging from 404 Day to the birthday of Dr. Maya Angelou. But for others, it truly is a day of reflection, especially for those who gathered at the King Center. April 4, 1968 is the day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, TN. Taking place just before a march is scheduled in the city in support of the AFSCME Local 1733 strike, the focus areas of the strike (improved working and paying conditions for sa
A local call to action: the potential impact of SB 536, SB 568, and HB 670 in the state of Georgia
While the current political landscape has a number of people in a challenging situation on the national level, there's a saying coined by the late (and former) US House of Representatives Speaker Tip O'Neill. "All politics is local". When it comes within the state of Georgia, there are a number of bills on the state floor up for debate. In this case, there are a few bills which potentially can help protect voters' rights and access along with civil rights protections (if pas
