Press

Roasting Chairman Dubose Porter

We all had a fantastic time last night roasting State Democratic Party Chair Dubose Porter at the Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite.  The event was a benefit for the Red Clay Democrats.

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SCLC Luncheon

What a delight to be the guest speaker for the SCLC Women at Sweet Auburn Seafood and Lounge.   It was a great day for labor, community and friends.  The food was great.  Thanks SCLC WOMEN INC.  

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day

Today is the 146th anniversary of Memorial Day.  For many people, this weekend signifies the beginning of the summer season, great sales at stores and great picnics.  Let's not forget the real meaning of the holiday. This holiday was started just after the Civil War...

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Herb Green

I had a great start to the Memorial Day weekend by attending the Gwinnett Democratic Party's Herb Green Picnic at McDaniel Farm Park. Who was Herb Green?  He was a long serving and hard working fellow labor leader and Democrat.  He started his labor career after being...

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End of School Year

I also have been busy with the end of the school year and graduations. I had the honor of attending Minor Elementary's career day with my daughter Brandy.   I was especially honored to participate in the graduation ceremonies at Rebecca Minor elementary school...

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Birthday Celebration

Please join Leader Stacey Abrams, Whip Carolyn Hugley, Chairman Virgil Fludd, Vice-Chair Billy Mitchell, Secretary Pat Gardner, Chief Deputy Whip Simone Bell, and Chairman Emeritus Calvin Smyre for a reception to support Rep. Dewey McClain  Industry and Labor - Member...

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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 40...

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