GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
We need to make sure we have livable wages, access to good education, and affordable healthcare. And most importantly, we need to make sure that people realize we are not to be played with.”
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
Dee Dawkins-Haigler, president of the Organization of World Leaders, emphasized the power and unity of Black women, saying, “We are mothers, we are educators, we are caregivers, we are business owners, we are voters, and we are united. We make up one of the most consistent voting blocs in the country.
We need to make sure we have livable wages, access to good education, and affordable healthcare. And most importantly, we need to make sure that people realize we are not to be played with.”
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
Legislators need to listen, because we are voting our issues. Over 300,000 Black women have lost jobs or been pushed out of work, and that is a crisis that cannot be ignored. We will continue to show up, organize, and forge ahead because we are determined to create opportunities for our communities.”
Dee Dawkins-Haigler, president of the Organization of World Leaders, emphasized the power and unity of Black women, saying, “We are mothers, we are educators, we are caregivers, we are business owners, we are voters, and we are united. We make up one of the most consistent voting blocs in the country.
We need to make sure we have livable wages, access to good education, and affordable healthcare. And most importantly, we need to make sure that people realize we are not to be played with.”
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and convener of GA BWR, spoke passionately at the press conference, stating, “Black women have come together to advocate for our issues.
Legislators need to listen, because we are voting our issues. Over 300,000 Black women have lost jobs or been pushed out of work, and that is a crisis that cannot be ignored. We will continue to show up, organize, and forge ahead because we are determined to create opportunities for our communities.”
Dee Dawkins-Haigler, president of the Organization of World Leaders, emphasized the power and unity of Black women, saying, “We are mothers, we are educators, we are caregivers, we are business owners, we are voters, and we are united. We make up one of the most consistent voting blocs in the country.
We need to make sure we have livable wages, access to good education, and affordable healthcare. And most importantly, we need to make sure that people realize we are not to be played with.”
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
The event, organized by the Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), featured a press conference and culminated in a dynamic luncheon where Georgia state legislators engaged in an open dialogue with the women about critical issues.
Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and convener of GA BWR, spoke passionately at the press conference, stating, “Black women have come together to advocate for our issues.
Legislators need to listen, because we are voting our issues. Over 300,000 Black women have lost jobs or been pushed out of work, and that is a crisis that cannot be ignored. We will continue to show up, organize, and forge ahead because we are determined to create opportunities for our communities.”
Dee Dawkins-Haigler, president of the Organization of World Leaders, emphasized the power and unity of Black women, saying, “We are mothers, we are educators, we are caregivers, we are business owners, we are voters, and we are united. We make up one of the most consistent voting blocs in the country.
We need to make sure we have livable wages, access to good education, and affordable healthcare. And most importantly, we need to make sure that people realize we are not to be played with.”
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
The event, organized by the Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), featured a press conference and culminated in a dynamic luncheon where Georgia state legislators engaged in an open dialogue with the women about critical issues.
Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and convener of GA BWR, spoke passionately at the press conference, stating, “Black women have come together to advocate for our issues.
Legislators need to listen, because we are voting our issues. Over 300,000 Black women have lost jobs or been pushed out of work, and that is a crisis that cannot be ignored. We will continue to show up, organize, and forge ahead because we are determined to create opportunities for our communities.”
Dee Dawkins-Haigler, president of the Organization of World Leaders, emphasized the power and unity of Black women, saying, “We are mothers, we are educators, we are caregivers, we are business owners, we are voters, and we are united. We make up one of the most consistent voting blocs in the country.
We need to make sure we have livable wages, access to good education, and affordable healthcare. And most importantly, we need to make sure that people realize we are not to be played with.”
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
More than 300 Black women leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on the first day of the 2026 legislative session, sending a powerful message to lawmakers: Black women are united, unapologetic, and unstoppable.
The event, organized by the Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), featured a press conference and culminated in a dynamic luncheon where Georgia state legislators engaged in an open dialogue with the women about critical issues.
Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and convener of GA BWR, spoke passionately at the press conference, stating, “Black women have come together to advocate for our issues.
Legislators need to listen, because we are voting our issues. Over 300,000 Black women have lost jobs or been pushed out of work, and that is a crisis that cannot be ignored. We will continue to show up, organize, and forge ahead because we are determined to create opportunities for our communities.”
Dee Dawkins-Haigler, president of the Organization of World Leaders, emphasized the power and unity of Black women, saying, “We are mothers, we are educators, we are caregivers, we are business owners, we are voters, and we are united. We make up one of the most consistent voting blocs in the country.
We need to make sure we have livable wages, access to good education, and affordable healthcare. And most importantly, we need to make sure that people realize we are not to be played with.”
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights
More than 300 Black women leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on the first day of the 2026 legislative session, sending a powerful message to lawmakers: Black women are united, unapologetic, and unstoppable.
The event, organized by the Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), featured a press conference and culminated in a dynamic luncheon where Georgia state legislators engaged in an open dialogue with the women about critical issues.
Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and convener of GA BWR, spoke passionately at the press conference, stating, “Black women have come together to advocate for our issues.
Legislators need to listen, because we are voting our issues. Over 300,000 Black women have lost jobs or been pushed out of work, and that is a crisis that cannot be ignored. We will continue to show up, organize, and forge ahead because we are determined to create opportunities for our communities.”
Dee Dawkins-Haigler, president of the Organization of World Leaders, emphasized the power and unity of Black women, saying, “We are mothers, we are educators, we are caregivers, we are business owners, we are voters, and we are united. We make up one of the most consistent voting blocs in the country.
We need to make sure we have livable wages, access to good education, and affordable healthcare. And most importantly, we need to make sure that people realize we are not to be played with.”
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of RISE, underscored the urgency of the moment, especially with elections on the horizon. “This is not just another day at the Capitol. This is a very important year for our community.
We have elections,” she said. Hector, a nationally recognized youth leader, continued, “They’re trying to take us back. They’re trying to take our voting rights, they’re trying to take away the rights that we have for our bodies, and today Black women in Georgia say no longer. This is not going to be the last day that we show up to the Capitol this year in these kinds of numbers.”
A wide range of concerns were voiced during the Black Women U3: United, Unapologetic, Unstoppable 2026 luncheon.
Women raised personal and community-specific issues directly with lawmakers, including the burdens of aggressive homeowners associations that are pushing some people to the brink of foreclosure, the need for required bereavement leave to help individuals grieve after a loss, and the urgent need for stronger safety regulations in high school sports after the tragic loss of a student-athlete.
State legislators, including Rhonda Burnough (77th District), Viola Davis (87th District), Sheila Jones (60th District), and Kim Schofield (63rd District), took part in the luncheon, engaging with the concerns of the women and discussing current legislation shaping Georgia’s future.
The event was supported by over 36 women’s organizations, including Atlanta Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Organization of World Leaders; ProGeorgia; NCNW, and many more.
GA BWR is a key initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, a nonprofit organization focused on year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
#BlackWomen #GeorgiaPolitics #2026Elections #BlackWomenUnite #PoliticalPower #BlackVoices #CommunityAction #VoterMobilization #GeorgiaStateCapitol #WomensRights