Kimberly Sue Jackson (born August 25, 1984) is an American politician and Episcopal priest from the state of Georgia. A member of the Democratic Party, Jackson has represented the 41st district in the Georgia State Senate since January 2021. As a lesbian, she is Georgia's first openly LGBT+ state senator.
Kim Jackson | |
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| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 41st district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Henson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kimberly Sue Jackson August 25, 1984 West Virginia, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Stone Mountain, Georgia |
| Alma mater | |
| Website | Campaign website |
She was the first out priest of color to be ordained in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. She serves as a vicar at the Church of the Common Ground, giving services for the homeless. She has also been a college chaplain, a consultant, a parish priest, and an activist.[2][3]
Early life and education
editShe studied at Furman University, graduating in 2006, and later graduated from Candler School of Theology at Emory University with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.).[4] She moved to Atlanta at the age of 22.[5]
Personal life
editJackson is a lesbian.[6] She lives on a farm in Stone Mountain with her wife, Trina, an imam.[7][5]
References
edit- ^ "Out Down South: A VOX ATL Q&A With Georgia State Senator Kim Jackson". VOX ATL. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Meet Kim". Kim for Georgia. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Kimberly Jackson". The Episcopal Church. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Underwood, Tina (September 15, 2020). "Who will be LGBTQ Nation's Up & Coming Politician of the Year?". Furman University. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ a b Bagby, Dyana (October 11, 2017). "Atlanta church honors defrocked LGBT clergy with 'Shower of Stoles'". Georgia Voice. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Here Are All the Major LGBTQ+ Wins and Losses in the 2020 Election". Them. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Ritter, Ellie (February 6, 2020). "First-time candidate Kim Jackson running for state senate". Decaturish. Retrieved November 4, 2020.