Georgia's 50 Most Influential Women For 2007 

Cynthia McKinney

Former Congresswoman

As one of the most dedicated, independent-thinkers of our time, Cynthis McKinney continues to fight for the underdog.  Since making history in 1992 as the first African American woman to represent Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives, Cynthia has been a force to be reckoned with.  McKinney joined other civil rights leaders to file a lawsuit against Georgia's infamous second primary, instituted specifically for black disenfranchisement.  Later, she became a victim of the state's open primary, which was enacted for the same purpose.  From clean fuel public buses to constituent services, from Community Oriented Police to sound barriers along the interstate, Georgia's communities still benefit today from her tireless work for those who can not represent themselves.

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