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United & Unstoppable: Black Women Take on the Georgia Capitol 2026

This video is an edition of Atlanta Up Close featuring guest Helen Butler. The host, Maria Boynton, introduces Helen Butler, who is known for bringing information on civil rights, human rights, and voter rights. Helen Butler is the executive director of the People's Agenda, which was founded by Dr. Joseph Lowery, who is referred to as "the dean of the civil rights movement". The People's Agenda, in affiliation with the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, convenes the Black Women's Roundtable. The discussion focuses on the Georgia legislative session. 2025 Legislative Session: At the start of the 2025 session, hundreds (about 300 to 400) of Black women showed up, which led to a change in session protocols. Last year's issues included maternal health for Black women, as their maternal death rates are much higher than any other ethnic group. They worked with Representative Lydia Glaze and others on bills related to maternal health. Wins were secured in this area, including a bill introduced by Representative Glaze that was passed. Other issues discussed last year included education, specifically the voucher and choice systems, which the speaker says are not beneficial because they take money from public education and direct it to private schools. 2026 Legislative Session: The start of the 2026 legislative session for the Georgia General Assembly is Monday, January 12th. Black women will be back at the Capitol on January 12th. The day will begin with a live radio broadcast of Wake Up with D from WCLK at 8:30 a.m.. The group will also talk to legislators and then have lunch together at the Sloppy Floyd building, where a panel will discuss how women can stay engaged throughout the year, not just on the first day of the session. The main issues for the 2026 session will be: Affordability, economics, and making communities thrive based on public policy. Affordable health care and affordable housing. A livable wage, not a minimum wage. Voting rights. Education. The Goal and Call to Action: The goal of showing up at the Capitol is to make lawmakers understand the power of Black women, who are one of the largest voting demographics in Georgia. The group is "united," "unapologetic," and "unstoppable" in asking for policies that will improve their communities and ensure they get the representation and resources needed, which their tax dollars paid for. Anyone interested in joining the initiative at the State Capitol on Monday, January 12th, can sign up at bit.ly/blackwomen2026. The group will be wearing their "Black Women U3" t-shirts. The event is primarily targeted at Black women, including Black girls and collegiate students, but anyone with a like mind is encouraged to show up. Butler advises people to check their voter registration status on mvp.sos.ga.gov, which is "My Voter Page," to ensure they are registered and haven't been purged from the rolls. This is also where people can update their information, such as address or name changes, or correct their ethnic origin. People should also know what races are up for election, including special elections, like a congressional race on March 10th. The rules for provisional ballots have changed: if a voter goes to the wrong polling location, they can only get a provisional ballot that counts after 5:00 p.m.. However, if a voter forgets their ID, they can still get a provisional ballot. It is crucial to stay engaged and hold elected officials accountable, not just by voting, but by communicating issues to them. Voting makes a difference, as demonstrated by the recent statewide election for the Public Service Commission, where voter turnout changed two of the commissioners who had previously supported corporations over the people. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest from V-103 Atlanta! SUBSCRIBE:    / v103   V-103: http://www.V-103.com TWITTER:   / v103atlanta   FACEBOOK:   / v103atlanta   INSTAGRAM:   / v103atlanta   #vote #blackvoters #stateupdates #election #atlantamedia