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Tamieka Atkins is a trusted voice in national media on democracy, civic power, voter engagement, and what it takes to lead in contested political environments. Her analysis has appeared in Forbes, Time Out, the AJC, Vox, Ms. Magazine, and more — and she is available for media inquiries, on-record commentary, and broadcast appearances.

"Real democracy begins when the people historically left out are brought in — resourced, trained, and supported to lead."

— Tamieka Atkins

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On Camera

Broadcast Appearances

A trusted voice on democracy, civic power, and Georgia politics — from national broadcast to community media.

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Appearances

Panel Discussion

The Freedom Budget: From Civil Rights to Economic Rights

Tamieka joins panelists at The Institute for a conversation connecting the legacy of civil rights economics to contemporary organizing and civic power.

Television · Broadcast · Digital Media

Press & Media Coverage

Featured In

2025
AJC
Opinion

Making Every Georgia Vote Count Means Removing Every Barrier to Participation

Op-ed on the structural barriers to democratic participation and what Georgia must do to protect every voter's right.

Ctr. for Effective Philanthropy
Commentary

The Imperative of Investing in Black Women's Leadership

Making the strategic case for why philanthropy must invest in Black women's leadership — not as a gesture, but as infrastructure.

2024
Ms. Magazine
Commentary

It's Not the Economy, Stupid

Post-election analysis on race, gender, and the forces that shaped the 2024 presidential outcome.

USA Today
Feature

Black Women Activists Grieve Harris' Loss, But Vow to Rest, Reflect and Remain Resilient

National coverage on Black women organizers processing the 2024 election and their commitment to the long-term work.

The Pinnacle Gazette
Feature

Voter Dynamics Reveal Complex Truths From 2024 Election

Analysis of the voter data and coalition dynamics that shaped Georgia's 2024 presidential election outcomes.

Atlanta Voice
Interview

ProGeorgia CEO on Challenges and Opportunities of the 2024 Presidential Election in Georgia

Invited interview on the strategic landscape heading into the most consequential election in Georgia's recent history.

USA Today
Feature

Russian Bomb Threats Were 'Outrageous' But Election Was Secure: US Official

National coverage on election security and voter intimidation in Georgia on Election Day 2024.

Buckeye Review
Feature

'When We All Vote' Rally: Celebrating First-Time Voters With Michelle Obama and Celebrities

Coverage of the When We All Vote rally uniting first-time voters, organizers, and national figures ahead of the 2024 election.

WSAV Savannah
News

Republican Groups Sue Chatham County, Six Others Over Absentee Ballot Counting

ProGeorgia cited as a key voice in the fight to protect absentee ballot access in Georgia's coastal counties.

Truthout
News

Republicans Refuse to Extend Voter Registration as Hurricanes Strike Southeast

ProGeorgia cited on the failure to extend voter registration deadlines as Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of Georgians.

Inside Philanthropy
Analysis

Foundation for a Just Society on Why Democracy Philanthropy Matters

ProGeorgia's model featured as a case study in strategic philanthropy for democracy infrastructure.

AJC
News

Georgia Voter Cancellation Website Leads to Election Year Worries

ProGeorgia's response to the state's controversial new voter roll tool and its implications for access and participation.

Georgia Recorder
News

Georgia Secretary of State Says Bug in New Web Voter Portal Briefly Spilled Personal Data

ProGeorgia's response to the state's data breach and its implications for voter trust and participation.

Rockwood Leadership
Announcement

Announcing the 2024 ProGeorgia Get Out the Vote: Art of Navigating Change Cohort

ProGeorgia's partnership with Rockwood Leadership to develop organizer capacity ahead of the 2024 election.

SiriusXM
Radio

The Lurie Daniel Favors Show

Live on-air conversation on ProGeorgia's 2024 strategy, voter engagement, and the fight for democratic participation in Georgia.

2023
Time Out
Award Feature

Eleven Amazing Women Who Changed the World in the Last Year

Woman of the Year recognition — alongside Stacey Abrams and Nse Ufot — for her role in Georgia's democratic transformation.

Washington Informer
Op-Ed

Atkins: Building Democracy 60 Years After the March on Washington

Connecting the legacy of the March to Georgia's present-day civic infrastructure work.

Sunday Civics
Podcast

Episode 266: The Civic Power of Community

Tamieka and L. Joy discuss state engagement tables, coalition strategy, and how community coalitions address state-level issues at scale.

Nonprofit Quarterly
Feature

ProGeorgia Leads the Local Movement to Counter Voter Suppression

In-depth profile of ProGeorgia's organizing model and its role as a national blueprint for countering voter suppression.

Fox28 Savannah
News

ProGeorgia Hosts Go Vote Georgia Advocacy Tour in Savannah

Coverage of ProGeorgia's statewide advocacy tour reaching underserved communities across Georgia ahead of the elections.

Georgia Trend
Award

Georgia's Top 500 Most Influential Leaders

Recognized by Georgia Trend magazine among the state's 500 most influential leaders for sustained civic and democratic impact.

2022
Forbes
Feature

3 Black Women Carrying On Stacey Abrams' Legacy By Getting Out The Vote

Tamieka Atkins recognized alongside other leaders sustaining Georgia's voter engagement infrastructure.

Ms. Magazine
Commentary

Black Women Voting Rights Organizers on the 2022 Midterm Elections

Invited public analysis on Black women, democracy, and political power heading into a critical election cycle.

State Voices
Case Study

ProGeorgia and Partners: Protecting Communities' Right to Social Connection and Accurate Information

A State Voices case study on ProGeorgia's text-based organizing and its role in combating misinformation.

2021
Facing South
Analysis

How Collaborative Funding Practices Transformed Civic Engagement in Georgia

Public analysis on how equitable philanthropic investment creates durable civic infrastructure — and what the rest of the country can learn from Georgia.

2020
Vox
Feature

How Georgia Organizers and Stacey Abrams Turned the State Blue

National profile on the organizing infrastructure behind Georgia's historic democratic transformation.

Represent Collaborative
Feature

Meet the Black Women Who Flipped Georgia

A landmark profile of the Black women organizers — including Tamieka Atkins — whose decade of work transformed Georgia into a battleground state.

Hive Fund
Q&A

Q&A With ProGeorgia's Tamieka Atkins on Sustaining the Work During Crisis

How ProGeorgia kept organizing through the pandemic — and why crisis makes the long-term work more urgent, not less.

In Action

March on Washington

United to Vote

Election Administration

Strategy Session

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Media Inquiry