Author: Opal Gay
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Field Note: M4BL Check-in
The following field note features an excerpt from a grant proposal collaboratively developed by organizers and organizations (including myself) previously engaged in the Movement for Black Lives’ Freedom Summer 2020 national campaign. Drawing from our collective experiences and research, this excerpt details our understanding of the successes, setbacks, and ongoing challenges in the city’s decarcerating…
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My Op-Ed in The Atlanta Journal Constitution: A Closer Look at Police Violence and Its Public Health Implications
After a year-long fellowship with the Southern Center for Human Rights, I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my op-ed in The Atlanta Journal Constitution. The piece, titled “Reducing Police Violence Will Make Georgia Safer, Healthier,” explores the deep-seated issue of police violence and its far-reaching implications on public health. In the op-ed, I discuss:…
Opal Gay Ph.D. 