The City of Atlanta has a Human Relations Commission. Carden Wyckoff, the chair of Atlanta’s Human Relations Commission, and Bridgette Simpson, the co-founder and executive director of Barred Business, who was recently appointed to the commission, discuss the function of the commission and how members on the commission are working to make sure all Atlantans are treated fair.

 

Plus, As students across metro Atlanta return to school, a local social entrepreneur is working to make sure students have they school supplies they need for a successful school year. Blake Canterbury, the founder of Purposity, talks with Rose about the back-to-school initiative and how his nonprofit platform is using technology to meet the needs of people. 

The City of Atlanta has a <a href="https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/executive-offices/office-of-constituent-services/human-relations-commission" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Human Relations Commission</a>. Carden Wyckoff, the chair of Atlanta’s Human Relations Commission, and <a href="https://www.barredbusiness.org/who-we-are" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bridgette Simpson</a>, the co-founder and executive director of <a href="https://www.barredbusiness.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barred Business</a>, who was recently appointed to the commission, discuss the function of the commission and how members on the commission are working to make sure all Atlantans are treated fair. &nbsp;Plus, As students across metro Atlanta return to school, a local social entrepreneur is <a href="https://www.purposity.com/stories" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">working to make sure students have they school supplies</a> they need for a successful school year. Blake Canterbury, the founder of <a href="https://www.purposity.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purposity</a>, talks with Rose about the back-to-school initiative and how his nonprofit platform is using technology to meet the needs of people.&nbsp;

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Atlanta’s Human Relations Commission renews efforts to eradicate discrimination; Purposity launches back-to-school initiative to meet the needs of local students