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
Featured Video
Panel Discussion
Tamieka joins panelists at The Institute for a conversation connecting the legacy of civil rights economics to contemporary organizing and civic power.
Documentary Feature
Featuring Tamieka Atkins as an honorary speaker at the 60th anniversary commemoration — connecting the March's legacy to Georgia's ongoing civic movement.
Press & Media Coverage
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.
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.
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 them.
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.
How Georgia Organizers and Stacey Abrams Turned the State Blue
National profile on the organizing infrastructure behind Georgia's historic democratic transformation.
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.
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.
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.
Voter Dynamics Reveal Complex Truths From 2024 Election
Analysis of the voter data and coalition dynamics that shaped Georgia's 2024 presidential election outcomes.
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.
In Action
March on Washington
United to Vote
Election Administration
Strategy Session
Tamieka is available for on-record interviews, broadcast appearances, written commentary, and expert briefings. Reach out to discuss your coverage.
Media Inquiry