I spread the word of this event to numerous people I knew were out of work. Most I knew stood in line for hours hoping to gain employment only to find that they were part of a spectacle to gain statewide/national attention. While I realize the need is dyer and others are suffering in most parts of this country, I am sure that the Congressional Black Caucus could have reached their objective through another forum and not at the expense of others in despair. Not only was it a wasted day for those that stood there for those hours, it also placed their health in jeopardy. Not a well thought out initiative!

Thanks for this piece Yolande. Seems to me that this could have been better organized and at an indoor facility. If the objective was to display the huge numbers of blacks out of work, this was unfortunately a success.

I agree totally, Delores. When I received the email I immediately sent it to several young people who are job hunting. One young man who went at 8:30AM was still in line at 10:30AM. He called me several times and I had to give him a pep talk to hang in there because it would be worth it. Several hours later in the heat of the day, navigating a very cramped space, he left feeling overwhelmed and unsuccessful. This job fair was a great idea in theory, but unfortunately was very poorly executed.

I agree that the participants needed to be inside for the entire experience. It was a deadly situation around 2:00 pm. Also, Some reports state that some job seekers will be given interviews for next week. There were absolutely too many people for the promise of a few new jobs. More dialogue of success should have been given on Thursday. Also, I hope the Congressional Black Caucus speak louder within the Chambers of Congress to effectively hasten change. Unemployment checks are threatened to be cut off, Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security are threatened to be cut. A form of eugenics is being played out before us and we are allowing it to happen without effectively organizing and speaking out. It is time for us to get angry about what is happening and step up to the plate and do something, rather than nothing. I request the Leaders that we have elected to fight for us. Maxine Fight !!! John Lewis Fight !!! Hank Johnson Fight !!! Sanford Brown Fight !!!

Let me fairly state that the jobs fair was to bring jobs to the Atlanta area and awareness to the job crisis in America. Only a few jobs were given out for the 1000's that gathered and suffered in the heat.

Most job fairs are another way for the government to manipulate the mind-set of oppressed people in America to pretend that jobs are available.

The United States spends and borrows trillions of dollars for the military and wars; However, There are billions of United States Citizens suffering severely in America every day. This message is from freddy2bfree@gmail.com

You know, I have been a great supporter of our president, but I understand that he has several million dollars lined up for his re-election bid. The GOP candidates have just as much. Meanwhile these good looking, well dressed African-Americans stand out in the sun hoping for a job. Something is wrong with this picture.

Thankful. I did receive a job. Networking and following up are two good search methods. Best of luck and keep the faith!

Outstanding Dedra !!! It was a miracle how she and I met through John Lewis. See Dedra in the pictures w/ Congressman Lewis. I'm definately proud to call you Cuz and watching God at work !!! Luv, Yolande Minor

This is wonderful, Dedra. It is so nice to hear this. Congrats!!