I send love to my neighbors and those in the streets. I see and share your call for more than lip service in response to outrage. We must have systemic change at every level. What we are witnessing in GA is anguish, frustration and anger that demands a voice. 1/5

I recognize this moment because it is not new.

In 1992, Atlanta exploded with an impotent rage when Rodney King’s attackers went unpunished. I led protests, and I challenged leaders for their inaction. 2/5

Then, as now, my fellow Georgians deserve to live in a country where they are no longer targeted, harassed, and murdered at the hands of the state. They want Black lives to be valued.
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I promise to do all I can to ensure that every protest leads to real solutions. But as long as those who suborn injustice are in charge, nothing changes. 4/5

So we must vote. Not because voting is the only answer, but it is one that we can’t afford to ignore. I will fight to have every vote counted so we can elect leaders who value Black lives and will work to make our system just - for all. 5/5