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Atlanta's Cruel 'Cleanings' of Homeless Encampments Killed a Man on the Eve of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Dear friends,   Cornelius Taylor was a kind-hearted man who dreamed of a better future. On the eve of celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Cornelius was sitting inside his tent near Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King once served as co-pastor.   While he was still inside, a city worker rolled up in a bulldozer. And crushed him to death. Witnesses allege that workers didn't even check to make sure tents at the homeless encampment were empty before setting the construction equipment to work.   This senseless tragedy occurred as the city sought to "sanitize" the area for MLK Day festivities — a grotesque mockery of the very values Dr. King stood for.   This tragedy is made even more appalling by its timing. Dr. King was a fierce advocate for economic justice, decrying the systems that perpetuate poverty and inequity. For his namesake city to engage in such cruelty in preparation for celebrations of his life is a bitter irony that cannot be ignored.   Cornelius Taylor's death is not an isolated incident. It is the result of a long-standing, systemic failure to prioritize affordable housing and social support. These so-called "cleanings" do nothing to address the root causes of homelessness. Instead, they displace and endanger people who have nowhere else to go. Sign this petition to demand justice for Cornelius Taylor. Help us urge the city of Atlanta to immediately end its use of encampment clearings as a tool for "beautifying" Atlanta, and to increase funding for affordable housing and supportive services! Photo is courtesy of Atl Scoop.

Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team

P.S. We must hold Atlanta accountable for honoring Dr. King's true legacy: one of equality, justice, and care for the most vulnerable among us. Sign the petition.      Sign Now