Tag: Juandalyn Givan

Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Representation has little to do with skin color, and it’s time we toss it out of politics

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan needs to stop crying about how black and brown voters are being suppressed when she wants to suppress the votes which upended her quest for power.

'Don Lemon Disruption of Worship Service Act': Givan pushes Don Lemon-centered amendment in argument against church disruption bill

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday aimed at protecting worship services across the state, and despite the legislative progress, several Democrats, including State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), are not pleased with House Bill 363.

State Rep. Givan concerned Carlee Russell hoax threatens exclusively missing young black person 'Ebony Alert' legislation

The recent Carlee Russell kidnapping hoax captured the interest and subsequent ire of the nation, and Alabama Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) hopes all the negative attention won’t hurt the chances of her bill targeting missing black youth from passing.