With the signing of SB 202 by Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia moves to widely suppress the votes of Black and Brown citizens, and inadvertently, offers the Democrats their first and best chance to move DC statehood out of the party platform and into reality. While the Party has technically supported statehood since 1988, that support has rarely translated into vocal…
First things first: there is no magic wand or time travel machine that will erase the last 400 years of American history. No president’s speech or federal law will ever expunge the wounds that have long been inflicted on Black families and communities. And, despite the current movement to remind America that our lives matter, we are far from having…
Biden must repair damage caused by incompetent Trump’s rampage across our democracy December 8, 2020 Click here to see more Biden must repair damage caused by incompetent Trump’s rampage across our democracy December 8, 2020 Click here to see more Leave a comment Contact Us This website does not provide any legal advice or representation. If you are interested in…
My Story: A. Scott Bolden Aug 7, 2020 Being one of a handful of African American managing partners of a global law firm, I am often asked why I became a lawyer. My dad, retired Judge Raymond Bolden, a powerful role model, leader and strong father figure, is the reason. Coming from humble beginnings, having been orphaned as a child…
Joe Biden’s Eastland comments show he doesn’t get Democrats need black voters to win in 2020 June 21, 2019 Republicans know that the last three Democratic presidents won because they motivated black people to vote in huge numbers. Why don’t Democrats? Click here to see more Joe Biden’s Eastland comments show he doesn’t get Democrats need black voters to win…
COMMENTARY: U.S. Attempt to Erase Harriet Tubman June 12, 2019 With uniquely American hypocrisy, the Trump Treasury Department has pushed back the 2016 plan to put escaped slave and Underground Railroad heroine Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill… Click here to see more COMMENTARY: U.S. Attempt to Erase Harriet Tubman June 12, 2019 With uniquely American hypocrisy, the Trump Treasury…
Letter to a Rainmaker, 27 Years Later September 27, 2018 Click here to view the original post. Dear A. Scott: It has been a minute since we last checked in with one another. Over 85 million dollars in revenues generated later for Reed Smith (“RS”), I think we have a lot to talk about, my friend. Letter to a Rainmaker,…
