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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...
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...
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...
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. [video width="400" height="224"...
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 fact, it will...
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!!!
Swearing In
Yesterday was the swearing in the of 2015 Legislative session of the Georgia Assembly. I want to tell you all how proud I am to serve the people of my district and Georgia.
Minimum Wage Bill
The 2015 Georgia State Assembly session will start in the beginning of January. In preparation, I and State Rep. Tyrone Brooks (D-Atlanta), have prefiled a bill which, if passed, would increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. Our bill, House Bill 8,...