(ATLANTA) -- Joe Beasley lived what he believed.
We all bleed red.
With great regret, OpGov.ai shares the passing of the local Civil Right's activist who like Biblical leaders was jailed for his stance on all men being created equal.
Dec. 9 at 5:59 p.m., Beasley departed earth at 88, 18 days before his birthday. Born in Inman, Georgia, the local attained bachelor in science degree in criminal justice from Park College, graduating from Clark Atlanta University with his doctrine.
Beasley has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, CNN, and other notable media outlets according to the History Makers.
History Makers Joe Beasley Biography Page
In an exclusive interview, family spokesperson Latron Price shared his kin's life with OpGov.ai, noting his service on the Board of Directors of the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, who championed the Peachtree-Pine homelessness shelter and fought tirelessly for the unhoused and marginalized in the city.
Price shared insight on who Beasley was as a man.
“Dr. Beasley was a man of profound faith, anchored in the teachings of Christ and the call to serve,” Price said. “He was a loving man who extended that love to communities across the globe.”
Beasley had no problem calling out the highest in command as seen in his 2018 correspondence posted on the Joe Beasley Foundation webpage.
Joe Beasley Foundation Facebook Page, 2018 post by Joe Beasley
Carl Golden tells Facebook readers he watched Beasley closely.
"I listened to him," Golden writes, adding the more he watched and listened, the more interesting Beasley became. "I wanted to be around Joe as much as I could."
And he did.
"I am who I am and I have what I have today mainly because of Joe Beasley," Carl Golden writes on Facebook in comment on Tim Franzen's post under the Atlanta Economic Justice Program (AEJP).
AEJP Director, Franzen detailed his relationship with Beasley after being contacted by OpGov.ai.
“Joe wasn’t just a leader to me, he was my mentor,” Franzen writes. “I would not be the organizer I am today without his guidance, his support and the way he believed in me long before I believed in myself.”
Beasley taught Franzen how to negotiate with power, stand firm in his values, and step into his own voice, according to Frazen.
Dozens of Facebook users honored Beasley.
“The loss of a humble giant---all of our loss!,” Facebook user Richard Pellegrino said. “He was a mentor and example to me, as well, and so many others. And always showed up to support and kept in touch to support remotely.”
Sharon Hill recalls walking with Beasley, garnering hearts, thumbs up's and sad faces.
Carl Golden shares at length his love and respect for Joe Beasley, who passed on Dec. 9.
While Rosalind Harris writes "a might oak has fallen," Mercedes Binns writes, "I am Sooo Sorry to hear that My KingBrotha Joe Beasley has Transitioned.
"I feel so proud to have known him and to have shared  a little of that space with him," Binns writes. "I am sure that the MostHighGod will say to him that his Work was Well Done."
Sharon J. Hill comment on Tim Frazen's Facebook post announcing the passing of Civil Rights Activist Joe Beasley
Felicia Morris follows noting Beasley's frontline battles for justice.
"What a legacy," Morris rights.
Mercedes Binns, Felicia Morris comment on the passing of local icon Joe Beasley
Said legacy goes on in the Joe Beasley Foundation.
Joe Beasley Foundation Facebook Photos
“Through the Joe Beasley Foundation he poured himself into expanding education, health, conflict resolution, and economic opportunity,” Franzen said.
Beasley had a global impact, serving on the boards of the Center of Constitutional Rights in New York, Afronet in Zambia, Afrobras in Brazil and founded African Ascension to develop economic and political ties throughout Africa.
Despite Beasley’s passing, his legacy and wisdom will continue to live.
“Those of us who learned from Joe will carry his lessons forward,” Franzen said. “His courage, clarity and deep love for all people will keep shaping this work for a long time to come.”
“Today we mourn,” Price said. “Tomorrow, we continue the work he showed us how to do.”
He is survived by three children and nine grandchildren and had lived in Atlanta since 1981.
OpGov.ai offers their condolences to Beasley and his family.
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