Rev. Douglas Demetrius Prather

Rev. Douglas Demetrius Prather, a native of Atlanta, Georgia is a noted civil and social justice activist. From 1999-2005, Prather Served with distinction on the NAACP's National Board of Directors and Chaired the NAACP National Youth Work Committee. Contact Rev. Prather via email: [email protected].

Guest Commentary

Unjust and Undeserved

By Rev. Douglas Demetrius Prather Guest Commentator

Four years ago, almost to the date, with the world’s eye focused on the city of Atlanta and the State of Georgia, I stood with scores of people on the steps of the Georgia State Capital in Defense of Marcus Dixon, in opposition to mandatory minimum sentencing. There, on March 1st, we passionately pleaded with…

Four years ago, almost to the date, with the world’s eye focused on the city of Atlanta and the State of Georgia, I stood with scores…

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