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PHOTO CAPTION: John Lewis Good Trouble March and Votercade in Charlotte.<\/em><\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re fighting against voter suppression tactics like the unjust, illegal and wrongful purging of 200,000 Georgia voters; we\u2019re fighting intentional election misinformation; we\u2019re fighting efforts by Georgia legislators to impose more restrictions on absentee ballots that will affect the Runoffs…while Georgians are actively voting,\u201d exclaimed Barbara Arnwine, founder and president of the Transformative Justice Coalition.<\/p>\n
The John Lewis March and Caravan is designed to capture the Spirit of the Late Congressman\u2019s legacy of getting into Good Trouble. \u201cWe are here in Atlanta to ensure voters are able to vote in large numbers to Finish The Job,\u201d President Arnwine, continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the John Lewis spirit of overcoming suppressive odds; with the commitment of protecting and expanding access to the ballot box; with the determination for Georgians to not be denied voting rights, the John Lewis Good Trouble March and Votercade creates a level of excitement that inspires Black and Brown people to vote in the special election,\u201d President Arnwine stated.<\/p>\n
The Marches and Votercades – currently planned in 15 cities and growing – will bring attention to the urgent need for voters to finish the job they started by voting and also promote early voting.<\/p>\n
WHO:<\/strong><\/p>\n Attorney Barbara Arnwine, founder and president, Transformative Justice Coalition and president emeritus, Lawyers\u2019 Committee for Civil Rights Under Law<\/p>\n Helen Butler, executive director, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples\u2019 Agenda<\/p>\n Attorney Daryl Jones, board chairman, Transformative Justice Coalition<\/p>\n March coordinators from various counties<\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kick-off of John Lewis \u201cGood Trouble\u201d Marches and Votercades throughout Georgia<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong><\/p>\n DATE: Wednesday, December 9, 2020<\/p>\n TIME: 11 a.m. \u2013 12 Noon<\/p>\n WHERE: <\/strong><\/p>\n Site of John Lewis Mural<\/p>\n Corner of Auburn Ave. and Jesse Hill Jr. Drive<\/p>\n 219 Auburn Ave.<\/p>\n Atlanta, GA 30303<\/p>\n HOW:<\/strong><\/p>\n FOR MEDIA OUTSIDE ATLANTA A LINK TO VIEW ONLINE WILL BE AVAILABLE. For the link email: edmedia@dogonvillage.com or dianelarche73@aol.com or call 770.961.6200 or via text 818.613.9521.<\/p>\n For more information or to sponsor a John Lewis Good Trouble March and Votercade visit http:\/\/votingrightsalliance.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC):<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded by Barbara Arnwine, president emeritus of the lawyer\u2019s committee for civil rights Under the law, the Transformative Justice Coalition seeks to be a catalyst for transformative institutional changes that bring about justice and equality in the united states and abroad. Website: https:\/\/tjcoalition.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n MEDIA CONTACTS:<\/p>\n Edrea Davis \u2013 770.961.6200<\/p>\n