John,
Do you know Mayor Adrian Perkins from Shreveport, Louisiana? He's a graduate of West Point and Harvard Law School, he served three tours of duty in the military, and is now the mayor of his hometown. Since the pandemic started, Mayor Perkins has been on the front lines to keep his community safe, and has continued to lead initiatives fighting for equality.
In this moment of upheaval, his voice is the kind that we want to help amplify. That's why Mike handed over his Instagram to Mayor Perkins yesterday. It's part of a new series, #MayorsTakeTheMic, where you'll get to hear from mayors who are fighting for their cities and towns:
While some think that divisive tweets will get them through the challenges we're facing, real leaders use social media to speak directly to their communities about positive solutions. They're helping people stay safe during the pandemic, sharing what they're doing to combat systemic racism, and much more.
Take a look at what Mayor Perkins shared yesterday, and stay tuned to hear from more leaders in cities across the country in the weeks ahead:
https://www.instagram.com/mikebloomberg/
Thanks,
Bloomberg Philanthropies
