Black history is Atlanta history. From the leadership of #DrKing and the birthplace of the modern #CivilRightsMovement to today’s organizers, artists, and community builders, #BlackAtlantans have always been at the center of resistance, progress, and change.
A New York City panel voted to freeze rents for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments, fulfilling a promise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. https://t.co/NiyTOPxBRz
Dexter Fisher has been elected mayor of Athens, making history as the city’s first Black mayor.
He’ll take office in January and says he plans to focus on housing, homelessness, and improving local infrastructure.
GOOD NEWS:
Hours after I visited the State Capitol w/ 1000s of Georgians, GA House Republicans announced they are backing down from gerrymandering our maps, potentially giving them two extra seats.
John Lewis never backed down from getting into good trouble, & I won't either.