Reckoning News Roundup: Antonio Brown to Run for Mayor of Atlanta If Elected, Would Become First Openly LGBTQ Person and Youngest
Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown, delivers a speech at the steps of City Hall, announcing his intentions to run for Mayor on Friday, May 14, 2021. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Last week, Atlanta City Council member Antonio Brown announced he would enter the Mayoral race. With Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms no longer seeking re-election, the Atlanta political landscape has exploded. Council member Brown made history in 2019 by becoming the first Black LGBTQ person elected to Atlanta City Council representing District 3. Many of us wonder, will Brown make history yet again? Here is the news roundup covering Brown’s announcement:
AJC
“Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown officially launches campaign for mayor”
Atlanta Intown Paper
“Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown joins mayoral race”
https://atlantaintownpaper.com/2021/05/atlanta-city-councilman-antonio-brown-joins-mayoral-race/
Project Q
“Antonio Brown launches bid to become Atlanta’s first LGBTQ mayor”
https://www.projectq.us/antonio-brown-launches-bid-to-become-atlantas-first-lgbtq-mayor/
Atlanta Voice
“City Councilman Antonio Brown announces run for Atlanta Mayor”