25 LC 112 3256
Senate Resolution 387
By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Jackson of the
41st and Sims of the 12th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Chit Chat Communications on its 14th annual "Celebrating Women of
1
Color..." program; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Chit Chat Communications, founded in 1993 by Carla Morrison, has established3
itself as a distinguished public relations and marketing firm, serving esteemed clients across4
government, entertainment, sports, publishing, cultural and educational institutions, and the5
nonprofit sector; and6
WHEREAS, as a social enterprise public relations firm, Chit Chat Communications has7
expanded its impact beyond traditional media services by providing community outreach and8
event support, engaging communities throughout metro Atlanta and beyond; and9
WHEREAS, Chit Chat Communications, in collaboration with Sisters of Today and10
Tomorrow, produces the annual "Celebrating Women of Color..." program as one of its three11
signature events, inspiring, educating, and entertaining women ages 21 to 65 and girls ages12
11 to 18, as well as the broader community; and13
S. R. 387
- 1 - 25 LC 112 3256
WHEREAS, "Celebrating Women of Color..." is a distinguished "feel good" program that
14
fosters empowerment and connection through delicious cuisine, networking, entertainment,15
inspirational speeches, poetry, wellness activities, and other enriching experiences; and16
WHEREAS, this impactful program, held each March in observance of Women's History17
Month and International Women's Day, has reached its 14th year of uplifting and celebrating18
the contributions of women of color; and19
WHEREAS, "Celebrating Women of Color..." has featured an array of phenomenal keynote20
speakers over the years, including Kenya Jordana James, publisher of Black Girl Magazine;21
Georgia State Senator Connie Stokes in 2004; author and poet Mark Anthony in 2005;22
Georgia State Representative Alisha Thomas-Morgan in 2006; Rosemary Cloud in 2009, the23
first African American woman fire chief; R&B singer Chrisette Michele in 2010; Elle24
Duncan of V103 in 2010; Riverdale Mayor Evelyn Wynn-Dixon in 2010; music executive25
and community activist Karen Marie Mason in 2011; author and professor Dr. Stephane26
Dunn in 2011; author and professor Rabiyah Rah Karim-Kincey in 2011; the women and27
girls of Sisters of Today and Tomorrow in 2012; R&B Divas executive producer and cast28
member Nicci Gilbert in 2013; The Houston's "On Our Own" executive producer Wanda29
Shelley in 2013; Trumpet Awards founder Xernona Clayton in 2013; Connecticut women30
history makers in 2017, including Alexandria Givan, the first gold medalist in the hammer31
throw; Patricia Helliger, the first Black woman captain of the New Haven Police Department;32
Alderwoman Tyisha Walker, the first woman president of the New Haven Board of Alders;33
and Doris Dumas, the first woman elected president of the Greater New Haven NAACP;34
metro Atlanta mayors in 2018, including Deana Holiday-Ingraham of East Point, Elizabeth35
Carr-Hurst of Fairburn, and Angelyne Butler of Forest Park; Historian in Heels Dr. Karcheik36
Sims-Alvarado, author of Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968, in 2019; Zina37
Brown, VP of NABFEME, and actress Lisa Renee Pitts in 2021; and Lorraine38
S. R. 387
- 2 - 25 LC 112 3256
Cochran-Johnson, CEO of DeKalb County, and Sheriff Melody Maddox of DeKalb County
39
in 2025; and40
WHEREAS, Chit Chat Communications has remained steadfast in its mission to inspire,41
motivate, empower, educate, and entertain, ensuring that women of color are celebrated,42
uplifted, and recognized for their invaluable contributions to society.43
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body44
commend Chit Chat Communications upon its 14th annual "Celebrating Women of Color..."45
program for their unwavering dedication to empowering and highlighting women and girls46
and extend best wishes for continued success.47
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed48
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Chit Chat49
Communications.50
S. R. 387
- 3 -