Hundreds of people gathered in Atlanta and neighboring cities this past week for a series of victory parties and celebrations in honor of the presumptive president-elect Joe Biden.
Supporters who turned out to celebrate the new president expressed their excitement about a new direction for leadership in the United States. Words like “elated,” “free,” and “heartwarming” were used as they told me how they felt following the unfolding announcement and results.
“We went down to Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2008, and that was a moment,” one supporter told me.
“This,” he continued, gesturing to the crowds of people who had flocked to the streets in celebration, “is a moment. This is something we can all be proud of.”
These attendees, which included Democrats, Progressives, Independents, and Conservatives among others, toasted to a new era in leadership for the nation’s highest office.
Below, you will see the faces of some of the supporters who attended these rallies last week in Atlanta. I felt it was important to show you the faces behind some of the stories I’ve learned and shared already as an illustration of the real people — and dreams, goals, and concerns — behind the votes and numbers this past week.
[Editors Note]: It is here that I want to remind you of the premise of this project — we are more alike than different and most people are good. We the Voters is a non-partisan project; coverage of any group or event by We the Voters does not equal endorsement. As with all of my coverage in the past year, I hope it helps you gain a more full picture of the many pieces in the American puzzle.
