A newly published Kindred Futures report examines the intersection of climate resilience and racial wealth equity in Atlanta. The report is titled "A Beloved Community, A Brighter Tomorrow.” The 68-page document breaks down how rising utility costs, extreme heat, flooding and other environmental harms extract wealth from Southwest Atlanta homeowners, renters and business owners. It also outlines collective action steps stakeholders can take to assist Black communities in protecting their assets and reducing vulnerabilities. On today’s Closer Look, we hear from Dr. Alex Camardelle, the vice president of policy and research at Kindred Futures. He shares some of the report’s key findings and policy recommendations.

From 1989 to 1993, Dr. Louis W. Sullivan served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under President George H.W. Bush. He’s also celebrated for his courageous choice that founded the Morehouse School of Medicine. During a recent visit to his home just outside of Atlanta, Dr. Sullivan sat down for a conversation with Closer Look host Rose Scott. To discuss his legacy and the need for the U.S. to remain curious and engaged with science, education, and public health.