The Democratic National Convention is underway this week in Chicago. Atlanta-based political strategist Fred Hicks returns to “Closer Look” to provide an analysis of the convention’s opening night and what to expect in the coming days of the event. 

Plus, Briana B. Franklin, the president and CEO of The Prosp(a)rity Project, talks about how the nonprofit organization is working to close the Black generational wealth gap and educate others about the current $2 trillion predatory lending crisis.

Lastly, August is Black Philanthropy Month. We hear from Giving GAP CEO Heather Infantry and Alicia Rivera, the CFO of Feeding Georgia Families, and Mallorye Crowell, the founder and President of The Higher Foundation. They talk about how Giving GAP is helping Black-led nonprofits access funding and the challenges they face.

The Democratic National Convention is underway this week in Chicago. Atlanta-based political strategist <a href="https://fredhicks.com/bio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fred Hicks</a> returns to “Closer Look” to provide an analysis of the convention’s opening night and what to expect in the coming days of the event. Plus, <a href="https://www.theprosparityproject.org/meet-the-team" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Briana B. Franklin</a>, the president and CEO of <a href="https://www.theprosparityproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Prosp(a)rity Project</a>, talks about how the nonprofit organization is working to close the Black generational wealth gap and educate others about the current $2 trillion predatory lending crisis. Lastly, August is Black Philanthropy Month. We hear from <a href="https://givinggap.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giving GAP</a> CEO Heather Infantry and Alicia Rivera, the CFO of <a href="https://www.feedinggafamilies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feeding Georgia Families</a>, and Mallorye Crowell, the founder and President of <a href="https://higherfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Higher Foundation.</a> They talk about how Giving GAP <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-5ILhQMr06/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">is helping Black-led nonprofits access funding</a> and the challenges they face.

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"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.