Guest Editorial: A Thoughtful Critique on House Bill 888

By State Representative Mesha Mainor (D-Atlanta)  (1,151 words)

            When I first read House Bill 888, I thought to myself, people must remember there are Black children with their own histories who are enrolled in Georgia schools, too. How do I know this? I have two Black daughters in the Atlanta Public School System. I was willing to move from great schools in Sandy Springs to a failing school in Atlanta because my youngest child needed a more diverse environment.

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Rep. Brad Thomas Introduces Legislation to Prohibit “Critical Race Theory” and Related Curriculums in Public Schools

ATLANTA – State Representative Brad Thomas (R-Holly Springs) today introduced House Bill 888, legislation that seeks to prohibit certain curriculums, such as critical race theory and the 1619 Project, from being taught in Georgia public schools.

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