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”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Las Vegas Shooting
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today condemned a mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Las Vegas Shooting”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Violence and Terror that Occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today condemned a car attack and other acts of violence against peaceful protesters that occurred in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Violence and Terror that Occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia”
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”