Feisty Female Friday: Keisha Lance Bottoms.

The FFF this week is Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Keisha was born and raised in Atlanta. She earned a bachelor's degree in communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism and earned a JD  degree from GSU.

She was a prosecutor and represented children in juvenile court, became a magistrate judge in Atlanta, was elected to the Atlanta City Council, and then became executive director of Atlanta Fulton County RA. Keishawas elected mayor of Atlanta, the second African American woman to serve as mayor, declaring that Atlanta was a welcoming city that would remain open and welcoming to all. Keisha created the city's first LGBTQ advisory board, appointed the first director, and avidly supported the advisory board leadership.

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd,Keisha spoke to the demonstrators at a protest and encouraged them to vote, to change the US. She backed the wearing of masks during the COVID pandemic, was reported as a possible vice-presidential pick for Joe Biden, was named as a co-chair of the DNC, and named to the President's Export Council. Keisha was also a senior advisor for the Biden administration’s Office of Public Engagement.

She launched her campaign for governor with calls for investment in flood mitigation, water infrastructure improvements, the lowering of health care cost, additional farm and small business assistance. Keisha intends to increase public safety, improve women’s rights, address environmental and climate change issues, veterans and their families, lower the cost of groceries, offer increased tax relief, and to implement a temporary statewide pause on new data center construction.

Keisha’s family history can be traced back five generations to GA. She is involved with the #ATLSTRONG, Operation HOPE, Youth Entrepreneur Training Programs, RGF for Atlanta Small Businesses, Homelessness and Shelter Partnerships, and Youth Centers. Keisha is a member of the Links, AAMA, and has received an award from the LCCR for promoting equity for minority communities.

She is married, the mom to four adopted children, and lives in Atlanta.