The Women of Color Political Alliance empowers women and promotes multicultural equality

The third annual Women of Color Political Alliance Luncheon celebrated five distinguished ladies, elected officials, and candidates across metro Atlanta on Sunday. They shared visions of inspiring women and the larger electorate as they discussed reproductive rights and protecting democratic freedoms. Plus, the event highlighted the importance of supporting an agenda that affects multicultural women.& The small, intimate luncheon of women leaders in different communities and cities across Metro Atlanta is important for giving visibility to women of color candidates who sometimes receive less attention than other candidates. State Senator Sonya Halpern, a Democrat from Atlanta, invigorated the audience with her personal story of the importance of celebrating Black culture and focusing on giving attention to HBCUs.& Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, a Democrat from Atlanta, delivers a speech during a luncheon on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Atlanta. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) “There is a huge barrier to us taking that leap of faith and trying to dive into what has historically been a man’s world,” said Halpern. “Even today in the Georgia General Assembly, you can see that Georgia is exactly what you think it is on the one hand and is totally different than you...