Georgia Advancing Communities Together

CALLING ALL FAITH LEADERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS & ADVOCATES! 📣🙏🏾

Georgia ACT is proud to uplift our partner, the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, for The Pilgrimage for Voting Rights on June 17, 2026.

As Georgia’s Special Session begins, communities across the state are coming together to raise our collective voices for fair representation, voting rights, and a democracy that works for everyone.

Throughout the Special Session, coalition partners will host advocacy events, prayer gatherings, rallies, Juneteenth celebrations, and community actions focused on protecting voting rights and ensuring fair maps for all Georgians.

📍 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church
220 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Order of Events:
🙏🏾 Interfaith Prayer Service to start the Coalition Press Conference
📣 Coalition Press Conference | 9:00 AM
🚶🏾 Pilgrimage for Voting Rights | 11:00 AM
Line-up immediately following the press conference
🚌 Caravan Day of Action with Georgia NAACP | 12:00 PM
Liberty Plaza

Featured speakers include:
Bishop Michael Mitchell, NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson, Jeanne Lewis, Nathaniel Smith, Dr. Melinee Calhoun, Pastor Garland Higgins, Jackie Killings, Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Rev. Dave Dunn, Rev. Dia Crabtree, Rev. Dr. Higgins, Rev. E.N. Hill, Rev. Iya Estee Nena Haynes-Dillard, Rev. Leon Ward, Rev. Toni Belin Ingram, Georgia NAACP President Gwen Westbrooks, and many more.

Georgia ACT also recognizes the coalition partners shown on the flyer, including the Partnership for Southern Equity, League of Women Voters of Georgia, Unitarian Universalist Georgia Legislative Action Network, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Georgia NAACP, CAIR Georgia, Circle Sanctuary, Black Voters Matter, Faith in Public Life, Georgia Equality, and additional faith and civic partners.

This is a critical moment for our state. Together, we will show lawmakers that Georgians are paying attention and expect fair representation, transparent government, and equal access to the ballot.

Our vote. Our power. Our future.

Georgia, your voice matters! 🗳️
The runoff election is Tuesday, June 16. Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM, and every vote helps shape the future of our communities.
Before you go, confirm your polling location and view your sample ballot through Georgia’s My Voter Page: mvp.sos.ga.gov
Show up. Stand up. Vote.
CivicEngagement

Congratulations, Chaplain Dr. Cynthia Newkirk! 🎓✨

Georgia ACT proudly celebrates our member and volunteer, Chaplain Dr. Cynthia Newkirk, on the remarkable achievement of earning both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Southwest Georgia Theological Seminary.

Dr. Newkirk’s commitment to faith, service, leadership, and community reflects the heart of Georgia ACT’s work, building stronger communities through purpose, compassion, and action.

Please join us in congratulating Chaplain Dr. Cynthia Newkirk on this well-deserved milestone!

Strong communities start at home and are strengthened by leaders who serve.