ICYMI: Congressman Johnson Holds Interfaith, Public Policy Roundtable on Jan. 6 Insurrection

DECATUR, GA – On Thursday, January 6, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held a virtual roundtable discussion titled: "Root Causes of the Insurrection: Securing Democracy For All."

As part of a national day of observances and events, the Congressman's event featured Ray of Hope Pastor Dr. Rev. Cynthia Hale as moderator with a panel of special guests from the faith and public policy disciplines.

To watch the event on Facebook, click HERE. To view it on YouTube, click HERE.

The esteemed panelists included: Bishop Reginald T. Jackson of the AME 6th Episcopal District of Georgia; DeanLawrence Carter, Dean of the MLK, Jr. Chapel at Morehouse College; Imam Plemon T. El-Amin, Imam Emeritus of Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam; Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser, president of Interfaith Atlanta; Dr. Alan Abramowitz, Alben W. Barkley Professor of Political Science at Emory University; Rev. Amantha Barbee of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, GA; Dr. William H. Boone, Political Science Professor Clark Atlanta University;

The panel explored how last year's January 6 insurrection was a traumatic event that shook our democracy to its core. January 6, 2021, exposed America's original moral dilemma -- the demon of racism and white supremacy. As the country becomes increasingly multiracial and multicultural, efforts are underway to further destabilize our democracy.

The panel discussed the root causes underlying the insurrection, and what we must all do in 2022 to counter the ongoing attack on freedom all while ensuring the protection and preservation of our democracy. The interfaith and public policy discussion urged everyone in the audience to be inspired to act in 2022. Given that Georgia is a central locus and focus of the national battle for our democracy, this event was engaging, timely and extremely relevant.

To watch, click HERE. To view it on YouTube, click HERE.

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