ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today announced that Angel Eyes Fitness & Nutrition will extend its 100 StrongerTogether initiative through the months of May and June. The 100 StrongerTogether initiative offers free virtual classes for the blind and visually impaired on Saturdays, from 12 – 1 p.m. Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Announces Angel Eyes Fitness & Nutrition to Extend 100 StrongerTogether Initiative”
Rep. Schofield Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture
ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on hair style and hair texture in Georgia. The legislation will be known as the “CROWN Act,” which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture”
Clayton County Legislators Announce Grant Funding for Arts Clayton, Inc.
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), along with State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park), recently announced that Arts Clayton, Inc. was selected as a Cultural Facilities Grant recipient. Arts Clayton, Inc. was awarded $60,000 in grant funding for special art projects Continue reading “Clayton County Legislators Announce Grant Funding for Arts Clayton, Inc.”
Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation for Women Legislators’ 2019 Annual Conference
ATLANTA – State Representatives Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), and Sandra Scott (D-Rex), along with City of Stockbridge Councilwoman Neat Robinson, recently attended the National Foundation for Women Legislators’ (NFWL) 2019 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together over 100 elected women from across the country to share policy ideas, network and engage in civil discourse. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation for Women Legislators’ 2019 Annual Conference”
Rep. Schofield Works to Secure New Lactation Pod at Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently worked with other state leaders to secure a new lactation pod, made by Mamava, to provide mothers with a private and sanitary space to nurse or pump at the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Works to Secure New Lactation Pod at Georgia State Capitol”