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🎙💼Attorney & Activist • #justicefighter • 13th President of @Georgia_NAACP • President of @Naacpatlanta #AphiA 🤙🏾 • @EmoryUniversity Alum

Atlanta, Ga.
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Gerald A. Griggs
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I am beyond thrilled and deeply honored to announce that I have been sworn in as the President of the The Georgia NAACP alongside our incredible new Executive Committee. It is a privilege to continue in this role and to work alongside such dedicated individuals who share a…
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We have a serious problem in this Country when @itsericathomas is subjected to racism in a Cobb County @Publix in front of her daughter. #gapol . #IStandwithErica thank you @RenittaShannon for alerting me and the @NAACPGA . #NoPlaceforHate .
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Why are the State Patrol arresting a State Representative during session? #gapol
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@mtgreenee Please cease from calling a “Civil War” under the guise of “National Divorce”. You sworn an oath to the UNITED STATES of America and the State of Georgia to represent us. Please represent all of the people.
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@mtgreenee "shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution" — U.S. Constitution, Article VI, clause 3
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Early voting lines in #DekalbCounty as Voting is in full swing for the #GeorgiaRunoffs #gasen #gapol . #GoVote Early
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The problem is not lack of training but in the absence of police accountability. Deacon #JohnnyHollman deserved the chance to contest a minor traffic ticket in court and should be alive today. #blacklivesmatter .
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3 years
Basically sums up the last 4 years. #ThisIsAmerica #TrumpInsurrection
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4 years
Let the record reflect that the @NAACP has NEVER endorsed @JoeBiden . We don’t endorse candidates as an organization. Per @iMajorWish President of @Georgia_NAACP .
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“Facts and evidence showed to the world that @Cannonfor58 committed no crime and should not have ever been arrested. We thank the district attorney for her thorough review of the evidence and are weighing our next legal actions.” #gapol #KeepKnocking #ProtectBlackwomen
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@Phil_Lewis_ Why didn’t they publicly announce the charges? And of course why is he charged in the first place?
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We have made contact with @Publix @PublixHelps on Veterans Memorial HWY to get the tape and information #IStandWithErica
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@RandPaul The DA is responsible for upholding the law and ensuring that justice is served. If he is doing his job, why are you calling for a member of the judiciary to be jailed?
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Rep. Erica Thomas who is 9 months pregnant who was with her 9 year-old daughter, was publicly berated and verbally assaulted this afternoon by a man who told her "to go back to where she came from", "that he knows all about her people", "you and your people are ignorant", 1/
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@mtgreenee No one is above the law.
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Under Georgia law, a prosecutor is disqualified from a case due to a “conflict of interest” only when the prosecutor’s conflicting loyalties could prejudice the defendant leading, for example, to an improper conviction. After two days of testimony, it still appears that the…
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Please help us find #CarleeRussell “25-year-old Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, called 911 around 9:34 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to a Facebook post from the #Hoover Police Department.” Please share and assist in the effort. #twitter .
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“From Civil Rights to Social Justice” @TEDxEmory @TEDx #justicefighter #tedx
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A jury found two paramedics guilty in the killing of #ElijahMcClain , whom they injected with an overdose of ketamine while he was held down by police. #SayhisName #JusticeforElijahMcClain
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There are ongoing concerns regarding the situation at the #CamdenCountyGa Jail. I have been made aware of four separate incidents by the #CamdenCountyNAACP , indicating a serious issue. It is evident that #Georgia is grappling with a problem of police brutality. The #GeorgiaNAACP
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@BrianKempGA are you going to speak on the hate that has been unleashed on your State now?
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Say his name #TyreNichols We stand in solidarity. #gapol
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2 years
The confederate monument in Brunswick, GA coming down this morning! #TakeDownHate #GeorgiaNAACP #NAACP
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@Martina Today is another dark day in American Jurisprudence. The Supreme Court should not be in the business of taking rights away. #gapol #SCOTUS Racial Diversity should be a strength in America. #NAACP
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"that he knows all about her people", "you and your people are ignorant", and that "she was an ignorant SOB". This all occured at the Publix in Mabelton, Georgia. This racist and primative behavior is not acceptable in a Civilized Society! 2/ from Rep. Boddie.
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Currently happening on the steps of the State Capitol. Students sitting in for #VotingRights #gapol
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@RandPaul The role of a District Attorney is to uphold the law, protect the community, and seek justice for victims of crime. Wouldn't those duties require him to investigate and prosecute crimes?
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@MorePerfectUS Ensuring that the next generation is well-prepared for a successful school day is critical, and more states should take note of this example.
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Congratulations to the Justin Pearson and Justin Jones for the impressive wins tonight. #TNPOL #Tennessee2 #tennessee3
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The Fulton County Board of Ethics concluded it lacks the authority to address two complaints against District Attorney #FaniWillis . This decision weakens defense attorneys' argument that Willis breached county ethics regulations in the election interference case. The board was…
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@Ericperrytv @FOX5Atlanta Why was he reaching for his gun when the suspect was basically complying?
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1 year
Why was this necessary in response to the police involved death of #TyreNichols in #Atlanta ? I will note for the record that all the protests in Atlanta were peaceful last night. #gapol
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Given the nature of our National discussion, it's worth noting that " #woke " is an adjective originating from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) that conveys a state of heightened awareness and vigilance regarding racial prejudice and discrimination.
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My client @Cannonfor58 has been released from custody and we plan to vigorously defend against these charges. All requests for comment should be forwarded to her attorney. #istandwithpark #gapol
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I stand with the #TenneseeThree .
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BREAKING: Judge Scott McAfee has decided that Fulton County DA #FaniWillis WILL NOT be removed from prosecuting the racketeering case against Donald Trump. However, due to concerns regarding potential bias, either she or the special prosecutor she had a relationship with must…
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@AttorneyGriggs boldly shares the Black American experience with Atl-Right Leader @RichardBSpencer in episode 4 of #AmericanRaceTNT .
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Gerald A. Griggs
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So @realDonaldTrump brought Black Voices for Trump to the #5thDistrict , so we brought the real citizens of Atlanta with questions for the President. #GoodTrouble
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The Civil War was fought over African chattel Slavery. To the former Governor of South Carolina @NikkiHaley . Here is an excerpt from the Secession document from the neighboring State of South Carolina.         “An increasing hostility on the part of the non-slaveholding…
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Say their names #Georgia . We have Police Brutality Problem in Georgia just like Tennessee. #gapol #TyreNichols #NAACP
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The Florida NAACP and the @NAACP warned everyone against the dangerous environment in Florida do to @RonDeSantis ’s policies. #flapol
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@kathygriffin I know that you directed this post towards the divorced women, but as someone who’s gone through a divorce, it takes time and it’s just like dealing with a death. I am praying for you my friend and lifting you up my friend.
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No one should be treated this way. #RoderickWalker is a son, brother, father and native of Atlanta. Release him from the Jail. #justicefighter in solidarity with @georgia_naacp @cochranfirm_atl ✊🏾Protest at the Jail Tomorrow at 2 pm. #BlackLivesMatter . This is why we March!!!
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BREAKING: Charges upgraded to Murder in the #BothamJean Case by the Dallas DA according to @rolandsmartin
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5 years
@staceyabrams Please see.
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Salute to #Eminem for the kneel during #HalfTimeShow . #SuperBowl
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BREAKING: Fulton County DA #PaulHoward will file a lawsuit Friday against the U.S. Justice Dept. amid an investigation over the police shooting of 26-year-old #JamarionRobinson , who was shot at least 59 times in 2016. #JusticeforJamarion #NFLBoycott #BlackLivesMatter @shaunking
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Moments ago, #TravisMcMichael confirmed that #AhmaudArbery was merely running when he first encountered him. #JusticeforAhmaud .
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@RepMTG No one is above the law. Let the legal process play out.
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@Acyn No one should be above the law. That is a basic principle of American jurisprudence. Full Stop
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Atlanta has a police brutality problem. #SaytheirNames #atlpol #gapol #EnoughIsEnough . Address the longstanding issues people have been marching for since 2020. Release the tape on #NygilCullins and take decisive action on these cases. #NAACP
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@RepMTG Is this an attempt at satire?
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2 years
Young people and students are speaking out against the educational censorship bills that are currently moving through the Georgia State Capitol. #gapol No on #HB888
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@7Veritas4 Very interesting from demand for speedy trial to a plea right before trial starts. That discovery must have been something to see.
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A judge Tuesday refused to dismiss misconduct charges against former Brunswick DA #JackieJohnson , a former Georgia prosecutor accused of hindering the investigation into the 2020 killing of  #AhmaudArbery . For the sake of the family of Ahmaud, we need to keep our eyes on this…
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Newly released dash cam video of officer admitting to falsifying a police report #JusticeforDesmond #DesmondMarrow #justicefighter
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@Publix @PublixHelps no one has reached out to @itsericathomas to check on her and you have not released the tape. @shaunking Unacceptable
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All roads lead to #brunswickga #IRunWithMaud #AhmaudArbery Spread the Word.
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Here is the main question that we need answered in the case. How does a passenger of a minor traffic infraction get beaten like this? #RoderickWalker #BlackLivesMatter
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We are celebrating the change in Georgia. #gapol #CountEveryVote Rally #justicefighter
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On the road to #Selma with 3 🚌. 57th Anniversary of #BloodSunday and still we march demanding more protections for #VotingRights . #NAACP
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As the president of the @GeorgiaNAACP , given the events that occurred this morning on the campus of @EmoryUniversity & @emorycollege , I am requesting a meeting with the President of the University to discuss the events on the campus as soon as possible.
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RACE MASSACRE LAWSUIT: Survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are announcing a lawsuit against those who were involved in the tragedy, including the city of Tulsa. @AttorneyDamario #JusticeforGreenwood . #TulsaRaceMassacre MORE >>>
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@RealDeanCain @EcoGal1 Respectfully, the Black National Anthem was penned by James Weldon Johnson. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was a hymn written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900. His brother, John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954), composed the music for the lyrics. A choir of 500…
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#BREAKING A Chatham County judge has dismissed this lawsuit from the @realDonaldTrump campaign and the @GaGOP alleging that Chatham County elections officials improperly counted absentee ballots received after the state’s deadline. #gapol #CountEveryVote
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Marchers at the Women’s March in Atlanta, Ga called for ‘reproductive justice’ and chanted ‘ protect #WomensRights . #WomensMarch2021 #BansOffOurBodies #gapol .
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Say his name #TyreNichols We stand in solidarity. #gapol
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@Phil_Lewis_ Praying for their families and hoping the people in Florida demand change from their elected officials.
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@charliekirk11 Please research the case prior to commenting. The jury was clear on what they heard and what they decided. Mr. Herring had a car accident, waited for 20 minutes for the police and while having a medical emergency left to get medical help. When police didn’t arrive he left. Hannah…
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Please stop sharing that #Cleveland #murdervideo ... No need to comment...Please help find #SteveStephens for the Family of #RobertGodwinSr
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This case is going to trial in #ClaytonCounty on Monday. We need all eyes on this case. We must support the family of #KennethHerring . #gapol
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Latest update on the #KennethHerring murder trial in Clayton County, GA – justice in progress. Stay tuned for the unfolding legal developments. #ClaytonCountyGA #JusticeInProgress #JusticeforKennethHerring repost from @inkillingcolor
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@KevOnStage Man but that @Tubi commercial…
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Salute to @S_C_ for empowering the community with #4 :44
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To be clear @ye , #GeorgeFloyd didn’t die because of fentanyl, that conspiracy theory was debunked in court during a live-streamed trial. He died because #DerekChauvin kept his knee on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and forty-nine seconds. #Blacklivesmatter
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@CalltoActivism Lashing out in all Caps with a pending motion for a PO is not a good way to win said motion.
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I stand with the #TenneseeThree .
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@AtlantaMarch
Georgia Alliance for Social Justice
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Saturday at 10am we will march in solidarity with @womensmarch Location change to the cradle of Civil Rights @historicebc and down Auburn
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This morning, I saw this @ajc ad. Great job and thank you for including me #justicefighter
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@RonFilipkowski This cannot be serious...
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Tonight, @RockdaleGov made history by removing the #ConfederateMonument outside of the courthouse. #TakeDownHate . #NAACP was present to witness history. More monuments are coming down in #Georgia .
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Representative Cannon is in the process of being released from the jail now. #gapol #IStandwithPark
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Live at #NRA2DOJ
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@RepMTG For the first time in American history, a Former American President is a criminal defendant. #TrumpArrest #trumpindictment #Trump
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I will remind all elected officials and politicians, the 1st Amendment still applies in all 50 states and territories. Just a public service announcement from the NAACP. And for those in Georgia, the Georgia constitution says the following : “ no law shall be passed to curtail,…
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Exactly right and we need to elevate the great work that Defenders are doing daily to hold the system accountable. #justicefighter
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80% of arrested Americans can’t afford an attorney. Someone in your community might need a public defender someday. #DemandJustice #IJD2017
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We are sliding to the polls with @rolandsmartin and the Citizens of Clayton County. #justicefighter #BlackVotersMatter #LetsDoItAgain
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Wow. #TrapChurch was an experience from @ProfessorWorthy brought that #liberation message.
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Thank you for allowing @AtlantaMarch to be in solidarity #notonestepback #NRA2DOJ
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Women's March
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Shout-out to @AtlantaMarch for hosting a powerful #NRA2DOJ solidarity event in Atlanta.
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Yes he did, he provided the proof that 🔥🔥🔥 was behind the 💨💨💨
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My son Donald did a good job last night. He was open, transparent and innocent. This is the greatest Witch Hunt in political history. Sad!
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@Phil_Lewis_ Georgia has a police brutality and accountability problem. We need more details on this police involved incident. Thank you for covering this.
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@SIfill_ Oh, wow, Get away with what? Just the audacious act of following the rule of law! What's the rationale behind a sitting Senator targeting the Judge involved in a civil matter?
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For all things legal and social justice please turn the notifications on, don't miss anything. We have Movement work to do. #justicefighter .
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