District Attorney Fani Willis of Fulton County Georgia received a warm welcome home on Sept. 17 with two fundraising events in Los Angeles.
At a reception at the L.A. Sentinel, Willis, a native of Inglewood, was introduced by Danny Bakewell, Sr., and surrounded with affirmations from supporters who gave financial contributions as well.
Willis shared, “I’m very humbled to be here getting the support of California. As you know, this is my home. But I think this significance is that we need to make sure that our entire community is safe. And that impacts Atlanta and Los Angeles just like it impacts Chicago […] we want to make sure that people are treated equitably and that the law applies to everyone.”
After addressing those who gathered, she took time to greet people individually and pose for photos with them. Members of that generous group, including notable community leaders, shared their sentiments about the importance of the event.
Dr. Jesse Sherrod, founder of the Association of Black Women Physicians of Los Angeles:
“It is important for us to support our own, but also support the truth. And I think that Attorney Willis has been standing in her truth and trying to make sure we get justice, and that people are held accountable for their misdeeds as well as their deeds.
Oh, I applaud her for her courage, especially in the state of Georgia. I’m from Mississippi, so that was a big step for her to stand up and to put the team together to bring it to court so that it could be addressed. So I’m just so proud of her for standing in her truth and for supporting justice and trying to make sure we enforce the Constitution of the United States of America.”
Laura Daniels Ball, president of Our Authors Study Club, Inc.:
“As we chart a new path. And so, it’s very important for us to make sure that we support those that are standing firm. You know, as the winds of change are trying to take us away from everything that our forefathers fought for, we know there needs to be change, but the basic principles need to remain. And so we need to support those that understand that while we’re making law, we’re making a new way.”
Ayuko Babu, executive director of the Pan African Film Festival:
“I am here today, first of all, because it’s a Black space. I wanted to see her in a Black progressive space. […] And because Fani is one of our daughters. I knew her father extremely well.”
Jewett A. Walker, Jr., president emeritus of the 100 Black Men of Los Angeles:
“It’s important that we support Fanny because we need people who are independent, who have the perspective of the people. Atlanta The Georgia community needs someone like her because she’s not beholden to special interests, and that’s rare in a person like her. And so when you can stand up against the powers that be and speak the truth, that’s someone we have to support.”
Attorney Fani Willis recently released a promotion video on X (formerly known as Twitter) using her @FaniforDA account to amplify her work and her mission. Learn more about her campaign and how to donate by visiting faniforda.com.
