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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...
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...
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!!!