GLBC Takes Legislative Interns to Selma, Alabama, to Commemorate Bloody Sunday

ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) recently traveled with the GLBC’s legislative interns to Selma, Alabama, on Sunday, March 4, 2018, to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” The GLBC’s legislative interns were accompanied by State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), GLBC Vice Chairman, Rep. “Able” Mable Thomas (D-Atlanta) and Doree Henry, GLBC Program Director, with the support of State Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah), GLBC Chairman, and the GLBC Executive Board. Continue reading “GLBC Takes Legislative Interns to Selma, Alabama, to Commemorate Bloody Sunday”

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on President’s Plan to end Obamacare Subsidies

ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today condemned the recent announcement from the White House stating that the President will end Obamacare cost-sharing subsidies that assist low-income and working class families. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on President’s Plan to end Obamacare Subsidies”

Rep. Boddie Launches District 62 Youth Summer Meals Program to Combat Youth Hunger

ATLANTA – State Representative William Boddie (D-East Point), the Atlanta Community Food Bank and local elected officials recently launched the District 62 Youth Summer Meals Program. This initiative aims to combat youth hunger by identifying and promoting summer meals sites in District 62 that provide breakfast and lunch meals to youth in need. Continue reading “Rep. Boddie Launches District 62 Youth Summer Meals Program to Combat Youth Hunger”