State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) recently pre-filed legislation which would honor the first 33 Black state legislators of the Georgia General Assembly. House Bill 48 would authorize the state to create a monument recognizing these legislators at the State Capitol. “These incredible men fought countless battles just to represent Black voices at the Capitol, and a monument would allow … Continue reading "Rep. Gilliard Pre-Files Legislation To Honor First 33 Black Georgia State Legislators"