Georgia Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND) is a grassroots, woman-led, community-based organization and the local chapter of a national women’s organization that seeks to direct women's voices into a powerful movement for change. Georgia WAND was established in 1984 and has been at the forefront of finding ways for women in communities that have previously been outside of each other’s sphere of activism to work together on projects that affect us all. At our core, we see women as the agents of social change, at home, in the classroom, in the boardrooms, and in all levels of government. Our mission is to empower women to act politically to reduce militarism and violence and to redirect excessive military spending towards unmet human and environmental needs. 
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Thanks to all who attended our inspiring event with Congresswoman Barbara Lee

On behalf of Georgia WAND, the Women Legislators' Lobby (WiLL), the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, and Senators Nan Orrock and Emanuel Jones, we would like to thank you for your attendance in welcoming Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Democratic representative from California, to Atlanta on Sunday, June 28, 2009.

Over 125 friends, members and community supporters joined us as we honored our national "shero" at the LOFT at Castleberry Hill. We were thrilled to be able to host Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she discussed details of her  life that are revealed in her newly released book, Renegade for Peace & Justice: Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks for Me.  "Helen Thomas convinced me that I'd better write my own story before others wrote it."  Represenatiative Lee who now chairs the Congressional Black Caucus told stories of growing up poor and discovering her resilience and courage.  She held the audeince in rapt attention for about 20 minutes before taking several questions from the audience signing copies of her book which was a sellout!

Congresswoman Lee also spoke on the changing political climate of our country, the expected improvements in our government, and the  persoanl and professional challenges our new political representatives are facing.

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We would like to thank everyone that joined us to show their support ! If you enjoyed this event and would like to be included for our next event  consider becoming a member of WAND!

Hope to see you soon - Amanda Hill, Nichole Arnault, Bobbie Paul (for GA WAND)

 Senators Nan Grogran-Orrock and Emanuel Jones welcoming Congresswoman Barbara Lee