EdLanta Student Coalition Leader, Brian Dillard Jr. says Georgia Republicans are continuing un-American values like Trump.
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A Special Education Teacher In Georgia Ran for Schoolboard to Tear Down Years of Segregationist Ideals
Recently, longtime Gwinnett School Board Member, Mary Kay Murphy, is projected to have won her reelection campaign against Gwinnett County special education teacher Tanisha Banks. And yes, Tanisha is a Black woman whose name is added to the list of Black women across the country who ran for public office on a platform of equity. The 74 shared a powerful…
Black Women Continue to Make History in Georgia through Grassroots Efforts!
Karen Watkins was one of the recent candidates who won her district in the November 3, 2020 election. Watkins (D) defeated long-term incumbent Carole Boyce (R), of District 1 by 55,836 votes to 39,018 votes. Watkins brings forth a sector of stakeholder who in over the 200+ years of the Gwinnett school that hasn’t been represented. She is both Black…
Making a Seat at the Table for Black Students!
Black citizens across America are speaking out against injustices happening within every area of America. Although we’re talking about improving social dynamics by ending systemic racism not everyone has a seat at the table. Everyone is at the table about improving educational outcomes for Black students except for Black students. If senators, elected officials, and even Black women are reclaiming…