Fight for 15

Last Wednesday, I joined workers not only from ATL but all over the world fighting for a living wage at Clark University in Atlanta.  Union strong! From fast food workers to home care workers, to wal-mart workers to food service, retail… you name it! If you work...
Bangladesh Independence Day Program

Bangladesh Independence Day Program

It was great to be a guest at the Bangladesh Independence Day Observation Program at Lucky Shoal Park on March 6, 2015 and be with all the great folks who are members of this organization.  ...

Selma

I was in Selma this past weekend for the commemoration of  Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. I have been a foot soldier since 1978 and today crossing the bridge gave me chills as it seems as though I could relive it, but just could not imagine that taking...

Minimum Wage Bill

This session I have introduced HB 8, a minimum wage bill to the Georgia House of Representatives.   HB 8 would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour which would benefit all of Georgia’s working families. A $15 minimum wage won’t break the economy.  In...

Breakfast with the Gwinnett Dems

I had a terrific time at the Gwinnett County Democratic Party monthly breakfast meeting. Make plans now to attend the next one on February 14th. I hope to see you there!!!