Cornelius Taylor. Courtesy of family
ATLANTA - A coalition calling for "Justice for Cornelius Taylor" will host an event in Atlanta aimed at showing solidarity with people experiencing homelessness.
What we know:
Organizers are calling the gathering "Sleep Out, Speak Out," held in honor of Taylor, who was killed in January during an Atlanta city sweep of a homeless encampment along Old Wheat Street. Taylor was 46.
Today’s event will take place at John Wesley Dobbs Park and will feature testimonies from community members and advocates. Participants are invited to stay overnight or remain for only a few hours, and organizers are urging attendees to bring supplies for homeless residents, including blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing, hand warmers and food.
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The coalition says the event is intended to shine a light on ongoing concerns about how the city handles encampments and the treatment of unhoused people.