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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ national profile continues its upward trajectory as she was tapped for an important position within the Democratic Party. President-elect Joe Biden nominated Bottoms to become vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. The longtime Atlanta city leader would be in charge of civic engagement and voter protection. Bottoms’ name recognition…

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recently confirmed in an official statement that she turned down President-elect Joe Biden‘s invitation to join his Cabinet. “Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was honored to have been offered a role in the Cabinet, which she respectfully declined,” Bottoms’ spokesperson said in the statement. “The Mayor’s focus remains on the people…

The White police officer who allegedly shot and killed Rayshard Brooks has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keyshia Lance Bottoms. According to WSB-TV, Garrett Rolfe filed the lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court. In the lawsuit, Rolfe said he was fired “without an investigation, without proper notice, without a pre-disciplinary hearing, and in direct…

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appears either to be losing focus on the goal of saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic or waging a personal war against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Kemp filed a lawsuit against Bottoms after she signed an executive order mandating that all residents wear face masks…

A difference in ideologies has led to an intense battle between the mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and governor of the state of Georgia, Brian Kemp. On July 10, Mayor Bottoms implemented an order to return Atlanta to Phase 1 of the reopening process to help lower the number of COVID-19 cases. According to…

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms decided to take matters into her own hands in the fight against COVID-19. On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Bottoms has said she will sign an executive order mandating that all residents wear face masks or coverings while in public places in the city of Atlanta, according to WABE. The announcement…

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms revealed she has tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday, July 6, 2020, Bottoms tweeted, “COVID-19 has literally hit home. I have no symptoms and have tested positive.” COVID-19 has literally hit home. I have had NO symptoms and have tested positive. — Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) July 6, 2020 In…

Atlanta experienced a violent holiday weekend that ended with multiple shootings and the death of an 8-year-old girl. The young girl, Secoria Turner, was riding in a car with her mother and friend near a makeshift memorial for Rayshard Brooks’ on Saturday, July 4, 2020, when the incident occurred, according to WSB-TV. Protests erupted after…

Two Black female dignitaries have recently been catapulted to the forefront of consideration as Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate. According to Politico and The Hill, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Florida Rep. Val Demings, D-Jacksonville, were just recently considered longshots and afterthoughts to join the Biden presidential ticket. However, Bottoms, in particular, has…

What started as a peaceful protest to bring attention to police brutality turned violent in Atlanta. On Friday, May 29, 2020, hundreds of protestors marched through downtown Atlanta to help shed light on the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died four days earlier in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a White police officer, Derek…

The impact of the global pandemic continues to go beyond just being simply a health issue. Political ideologies have turned a public safety matter into a racial issue. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms revealed that she was called a racial slur after encouraging her citizens to stay home after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp decided to…

Two days after Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms initially spoke out against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to prematurely allow some businesses in the state to reopen, she was met with hate. Kemp announced Monday, April 20, 2020, that the state would begin to relax social distancing and stay-at-home regulations for gyms, barbers, nail salons,…

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she and other state officials are “at a loss” to understand Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to partially reopen the state on Friday, April 24, 2020. Bottoms defied the governor when she implored Atlantans to “stay at home” for the time being to continue to thwart the spread of…

As the fallout from the COVID-19 continues, Atlanta’s mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has decided to implement an executive order. On March 18, Bottoms announced the creation of a $7 million fund to help those who have been affected by the virus, according to WSB-TV. The money will be allocated in different areas which will include,…

The 36th annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball hosted by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms serves as a premier fundraising gala and major social event focusing on raising awareness about the need and benefits of a college education, the students UNCF serves and the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities. The black-tie event, which was…

The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Atlanta has become a staple in the Atlanta community. For 36 years, the city’s mayor serves as host of the event which seeks to give back to the community. With the United Negro College Fund serving as a key institution that supports Black college students seeking higher education, the annual…

Despite one of the biggest social media firestorms we’ve seen in the past month, T.I. held his 14th annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway, yesterday, Nov. 26, as part of the Harris Community Works efforts to provide some measure of relief for individuals and families in need. Along with mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and council member, Andrea…

Atlanta is teaming up with My Brother’s Keeper and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued a call to action on Thursday, June 13, 2019, asking for 100 male volunteers to serve as “Big Brother” mentors to boys ages 6 to 14. “As the mother of three boys, I know…

Imagine a place where you could exchange thoughts and ideas with leaders across the globe, from startups to pioneers. Now add food, drinks, music, laughter with a few hundred phenomenal women. This place is real. It’s the Women in Construction, Engineering, and Related Services (WICERS) conference, which takes place in the heart of Atlanta every…

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will serve as the 2019 commencement speaker at Spelman College. The Atlanta-based HBCU for women announced on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, that Bottoms, a graduate of Florida A&M University, will speak at the college’s 132nd commencement ceremony on May 19. Serving in her first term as Atlanta’s mayor, Bottoms received national attention in 2017…