SR 473: Black Man Lab; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Black Man Lab, an organization founded by four Black fathers and their sons, for creating a space focused on mentorship, leadership development, and intergenerational learning among Black men. The resolution describes the group's mission of helping Black men develop what it calls authentic manhood and its history of holding large weekly gatherings aimed at encouraging Black men. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization, formally acknowledging its impact on individuals, families, and communities in Georgia.

• Formally honors the Black Man Lab organization for its work empowering and mentoring Black men.
• States the Senate's recognition of the group's mission of fostering leadership, personal growth, and community involvement.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Black Man Lab.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as resolutions of this type are symbolic statements by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors the Black Man Lab organization and its founders, Mawuli Davis, Jarrod Grant, Dana Watkins, and Melek Buford. It has no legal or regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing the organization's community work and providing it with a formal copy of the Senate's statement.

• The whereas clauses describe the Black Man Lab's founding by four Black fathers and their sons and its mission of mentorship and leadership development for Black men.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's official recognition and honor of the organization's contributions.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the Black Man Lab.

1. 2025-03-27Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration (Senate)
2. 2025-03-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)Primary sponsor
• Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
• Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)

• community recognition
• mentorship programs
• Black men's advocacy
• Georgia Senate resolutions