Pinky Cole Hayes, the CEO and founder of Slutty Vegan, shares vision for expanding her plant-based restaurant chain, the importance of philanthropy and her partnership with Pepsi Dig In. The initiative aims to spotlight the best Black-owned restaurants across the country as part of Pepsi’s Restaurant Royalty program. She also makes a big announcement first on today’s show.

 

Plus, award-winning journalist Tracie Powell reflects on her decades-long career in media that paved the way for her to create The Pivot Fund. The venture philanthropy organization is dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news organizations.

<a href="https://sluttyveganatl.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinky Cole Hayes</a>, the CEO and founder of Slutty Vegan, shares vision for expanding her plant-based restaurant chain, the importance of philanthropy and her partnership with <a href="https://www.pepsidigin.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pepsi Dig In</a>. The initiative aims to spotlight the best Black-owned restaurants across the country as part of <a href="https://www.pepsidigin.com/celebrate-restaurant-royalty/#nominate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pepsi’s Restaurant Royalty program</a>. She also makes a big announcement first on today’s show.&nbsp;Plus, award-winning journalist <a href="https://thepivotfund.org/our-team" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tracie Powell</a> reflects on her decades-long career in media that paved the way for her to create <a href="https://thepivotfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pivot Fund</a>. The venture philanthropy organization is dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news organizations.

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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.