As ‘Big Business’ Stays Quiet On Voter Laws, King, Lewis And Vivian Call For Corporate Courage

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That statement came after an open letter from Dr. Bernice King, Al Vivian and John-Miles Lewis—respective children of Dr. Martin Luther King, Rev. C. T. Vivian and Congressman John Lewis—urged Atlanta's corporate leaders to actualize their commitments to racial justice and speak out against the s...

"Corporate leaders have the greatest influence in Washington and on our state legislators," King tells, addressing the contents of her letter."They pay lobbyists and invest in campaigns. They need to use their leverage—their lobbying leverage—on Capitol Hill and at the state level."

History has shown this to be true. Birmingham was once set to be the south's economic engine, but the racial protests of the '50s and '60s weakened industry recruitment. Atlanta could experience this as well if these new laws bring about another wave of social upheaval, damaging the city's public appearance., she pleaded for her “friends across the country” to not boycott the state.

With Rev. CT Vivian and Congressman John Lewis' recent passing, as America experienced a racial reckoning that swept our nation in 2020, the Atlanta civic and business community rallied together and committed to driving systemic change. Words were said. Promises were made. Pledges were promoted. Embracing Atlanta's mantra of"the city too busy to hate," the business community became vocal champions of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

 

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Yeah, how about we get some Democrat honesty first? Let's stop the race baiting lies.

We don't want a DNC/Corporate Oligarchy. Resist

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