ATLANTA (July 23, 2024) — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at noon, Sen. Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson) will be joined by Democratic Leader Gloria Butler (D–Stone Mountain) and Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark (D–Lilburn) in holding a joint Senate and House press conference on the State School Superintendent’s decision to block an AP African American Studies course.

EVENT DETAILS:
• Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
• Time: 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St., Atlanta, GA 30334
• This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Sen. Merritt, Leader Butler and Rep. Clark will be joined by a variety of guest speakers, including Parker Short, President of the Georgia Young Democrats, Nate Whipple, President of the Georgia High School Democrats, and Georgia teachers and students.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Sydney Horwitz at Sydney.Horwitz@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Nikki Merritt represents the 9th Senate District which includes portions of Gwinnett County. She may be reached at 404.463.2260 or via email at nikki.merritt@senate.ga.gov

Sen. Gloria Butler serves as the Senate Minority Leader. She represents the 55th Senate District which includes Gwinnett and DeKalb Counties. She can be reached at 404.656.0075 or via email at gloria.butler@senate.ga.gov