Author: ATL Direct Staff

In a city built on progress and powered by people, Atlanta continues to elevate leaders who reflect the vibrant diversity of our communities. Mayor Andre Dickens has named Dewayne R. Queen as the new Director of the Division of LGBTQ Affairs in the Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Announced on the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges—the U.S. Supreme Court decision that secured marriage equality nationwide—this milestone appointment is both timely and symbolic. It reaffirms Atlanta’s unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion for all who call this city home. “As a city dedicated to creating opportunities for all,…