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Rev. Markel Hutchins

@revmarkel

National Lead Organizer and CEO @faithandblue, an initiative of @movementFWD. Baptist Minister. Social Justice Advocate • 404.605.7000

 Atlanta, Georgia
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Joined July 2009
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I've become increasingly concerned about the rise of illicit vape products among young people. After digging deeper, what I found was troubling. I share my thoughts in my recent @ajc op-ed. Read it here: ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/geor…
Opinion: Poorest Georgia communities are paying the price for illicit vapes

Opinion: Poorest Georgia communities are paying the price for illicit vapes

Georgia needs better policy to address the rise of illicit vapes, which are harming marginalized communities most. Veer away from prohibition and toward harm reduction.

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@cspanwj27 May 2024
TUES| Atlanta-based MovementForward CEO and Faith & Blue lead organizer Rev. Markel Hutchins (@revmarkel) discusses police-community engagement and the role of the faith community. Watch live at 8:00am ET!
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@DCPoliceDept8 Oct 2023
MPD kicked off the National @FaithandBlue Weekend at the @NLEMuseum with faith leaders and law enforcement focused on building safer and stronger communities. Special thanks and appreciation to @MovementFWD and @DCPoliceFdtn
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Opinion: Grant makers should invest in bridging divides between the police and community members. That means supporting groups that emphasize the humanity of each camp rather than promoting divisive messages. @StandTogether @revmarkel @BriannaNuhfer phlnthrp.com/459NFhz
Extreme Rhetoric on Policing Has Led Donors Down an Unproductive Path

Extreme Rhetoric on Policing Has Led Donors Down an Unproductive Path

Grant makers need to make sure the loudest voices in the room aren’t stopping them from investing in meaningful community-engagement efforts that bring police and residents together to develop just...

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Official announcement of the inaugural Professionalizing Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Training (PLECET) National Conference, May 3-6, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia. Watch it here: youtu.be/u8N8ThtyHaw
Special Announcement to LE Agencies - PLECET Conference 2023

Special Announcement to LE Agencies - PLECET Conference 2023

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2023 - 10am ETMEDIA ADVISORYNew Nat...

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Have an officer you appreciate? Nominate them today by joining our partners @Flock_Safety for this year's #Solved Awards 🏆
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@flocksafety6 Mar 2023
We are excited to kick off our third annual #Solved Awards this week! Nominate your fellow officers for a job well done, and the winners will receive a Flock #Solved pin as well as lunch for their team courtesy of Flock Safety: ow.ly/k1bG50Na7fV
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🚨 BREAKING: FOP National President “Infuriated” by Description of Assault by Memphis Officers “The event as described to us does not constitute legitimate police work or a traffic stop gone wrong."
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I am heading to Topeka, Kansas to deliver the Keynote Address during the city's MLK Weekend Celebration. #revmarkel #markelhutchins #movementforward #faithandblue #topeka #mlkday2023 #servantleadership wibw.com/2023/01/12/civil-ri…
Civil rights advocate shares message he’ll bring to Topeka’s Living the Dream banquet

Civil rights advocate shares message he’ll bring to Topeka’s Living the Dream banquet

Rev. Markel Hutchins founded Movement Forward. He'll be in Topeka for Saturday's annual Living the Dream banquet.

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Pitch PR@PitchPR096 Dec 2022
TODAY on The Dr. Phil Show, Pitch PR client Reverend Markel Hutchins takes the stage. He's CEO of Movement Forward (an organization working to protect, promote, and advance the civil and human rights of all people.)
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Despite the challenges we face, the future is bright. The renewed focus on community and police engagement I’ve seen across the nation is present like never before. We are providing an example of how partnerships in every American community will take us to a greater nation.
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We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend than having Sheriff Ryals sing gospel music! #FaithAndBlue
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@MiamiPD14 Oct 2020
From all of us here at MPD we want to say THANK YOU for the amazing show of support, performance, and heartwarming words from all of the staff and students at Sts. Peter & Paul School. We are so very thankful for your support @Jcolina67 @MoralesMiamiPD 🙏🏼🚔#faithandblue
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Just posted a photo @ Apache Junction, Arizona instagram.com/p/CkbClWysQ5c/…
Faith & Blue (@faithandblue) • Instagram photos and videos

Faith & Blue (@faithandblue) • Instagram photos and videos

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The Future of Police and Community Engagement after National Faith & Blue Weekend 2022 - Civil and Human Rights Leader Rev. Markel Hutchins linkedin.com/pulse/future-po… – at Georgia, USA
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National Faith & Blue@FaithandBlue24 Oct 2022
"Faith & Blue was such a beautiful and enriching and liberating experience." @mpdmontgomery at Flatline Church At Chisholm #FaithandBlue2022 #FaithandBlue
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Just posted a photo @ The Lawn on D instagram.com/p/CjsvAuSAaYT/… – at Montana, USA
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Nora Baston@SuperBaston11 Oct 2022
Last night’s Faith & Blue Marquee Event was absolutely amazing! Faith based leaders, PC Cox, Mayor Wu, elected officials, & our COMMUNITY came together to represent Boston’s strong partnerships!!! 💙🙏#FaithandBlue #policepartnerships #engagementeveryday @FaithandBlue @revmarkel
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Nora Baston@SuperBaston27 Sep 2022
Twelve years walking the beat with the community policing legend, Father Doc Conway! 💙🙏@ConwayDoc @writerstacey1 @itsivyscott @revmarkel #communityengagement #buildingrelationships #trust #Bowdoin #Geneva
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