3 nov 1970 ano - Atkinson Elected

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Ed Atkinson is elected to the US House of Representatives for Atlanta. His journey started in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, through leadership in Georgia, working with groups like SNCC, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, or local grassroots organizations. He has been a vocal advocate for desegregation, voter rights, and economic empowerment for Black communities. By the late 1960s, Atkinson gained national attention, through organizing freedom marches or involvement in high-profile moments of the civil rights movement. As a Congressman from Georgia, Atkinson would focus on issues that directly impacted the Black community, including education reform, economic justice, housing, and law enforcement reform. They also worked closely with Valerie Cooper, serving as allies on key civil rights and social justice legislation.

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