Media & Press
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
On Camera
A trusted voice on democracy, civic power, and Georgia politics — from national broadcast to community media.
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Tamieka joins panelists at The Institute for a conversation connecting the legacy of civil rights economics to contemporary organizing and civic power.
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Press & Media Coverage
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.
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.
It's Not the Economy, Stupid
Post-election analysis on race, gender, and the forces that shaped the 2024 presidential outcome.
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.
Voter Dynamics Reveal Complex Truths From 2024 Election
Analysis of the voter data and coalition dynamics that shaped Georgia's 2024 presidential election outcomes.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Foundation for a Just Society on Why Democracy Philanthropy Matters
ProGeorgia's model featured as a case study in strategic philanthropy for democracy infrastructure.
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 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.
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.
The Lurie Daniel Favors Show
Live on-air conversation on ProGeorgia's 2024 strategy, voter engagement, and the fight for democratic participation in Georgia.
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.
Atkins: Building Democracy 60 Years After the March on Washington
Connecting the legacy of the March to Georgia's present-day civic infrastructure work.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Georgia Organizers and Stacey Abrams Turned the State Blue
National profile on the organizing infrastructure behind Georgia's historic democratic transformation.
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.
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
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United to Vote
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