WASHINGTON — Today, Hip Hop Caucus President and CEO Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. issued the following statement in response to the Atlanta City Council’s vote to approve $67 million in funding for Cop City in Atlanta:

“Today, the Atlanta City Council passed $67 million in funding for Cop City, by an 11-4 margin, after more than 15 hours of near-unanimous public comments against it. While the Council’s decision is deeply disappointing and harrowing for the city’s public safety, this was a historic 24 hours for resistance. 

The people fighting back shattered every record of public turnout in Atlanta, Georgia and made it clear, unequivocally, that Atlanta residents are against Cop City. Over a thousand people turned out to speak and our resistance will continue with a week of action at the end of June. 

Hip Hop Caucus will not be slowed down by today’s decision. We will continue to build power with the local community and hold elected officials accountable.”

About Hip Hop Caucus 

Formed in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process. Through a collaborative leadership network, HHC addresses core issues affecting underserved communities. HHC programs and campaigns support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders.