The Westside Wise Podcast

The Westside Wise Podcast

The Westside Wise Podcast (WWP) brings like-minded community leaders, activists and organizers together to help find solutions to the many social challenges communities of color are facing in the new millennium. We believe that collaboration and a pooling of resources best helps address issues from affordable housing to social services to health and wellness. Presented by: Quest Community Development Corporation

Episodes

October 21, 2022 9 mins
Today’s discussion features Venessa Harrison, president of AT&T south east coastal states. AT&T is committed to closing the digital divide in underserved communities through providing very low cost and high quality internet service, opening AT&T Connected Learning Centers with community partners, and giving back to our schools, among other initiatives. We will hear about the work the organization is doing in Atlanta and...
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Today’s discussion features Venessa Harrison, president of AT&T south east coastal states. AT&T is committed to closing the digital divide in underserved communities through providing very low cost and high quality internet service, opening AT&T Connected Learning Centers with community partners, and giving back to our schools, among other initiatives. We will hear about the work the organization is doing in Atlanta and...
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Strengthening Our Commitment To Atlanta's Westside
Today’s discussion features Byron Amos, city of Atlanta district 3 council member and long time Vine City resident. Mr. Amos’ part of the city is currently experiencing unprecedented growth that has sparked fear in many residents and we will hear about initiatives that showcase his continued commitment to the westside.
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Strengthening Our Commitment To Atlanta's Westside
Today’s discussion features Byron Amos, city of Atlanta district 3 council member and long time Vine City resident. Mr. Amos’ part of the city is currently experiencing unprecedented growth that has sparked fear in many residents and we will hear about initiatives that showcase his continued commitment to the westside.
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Tune in for our conversation about all things southwest Atlanta! There are big changes happening in this part of the city and Councilwoman Collier-Overstreet dropped in to reaffirm her commitment to her constituents, and to ensure that their visions for their neighborhood are included in the fast changing landscape that surrounds them.
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Tune in for our conversation about all things southwest Atlanta! There are big changes happening in this part of the city and Councilwoman Collier-Overstreet dropped in to reaffirm her commitment to her constituents, and to ensure that their visions for their neighborhood are included in the fast changing landscape that surrounds them.
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Tune in for a conversation with John Ahmann as we take a trip down memory lane surrounding the amazing history of the westside of Atlanta, and the city in general. We also discuss the major changes happening on the westside, and the part that the Westside Future Fund is playing to ensure that legacy residents are given the opportunity to share in the interest and the investment that is being made in this part of the city.
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Tune in for part two of our conversation with John Ahmann as we take a trip down memory lane surrounding the amazing history of the westside of Atlanta, and the city in general. We also discuss the major changes happening on the westside, and the part that the Westside Future Fund is playing to ensure that legacy residents are given the opportunity to share in the interest and the investment that is being made in this part of the c...
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Join us for a conversation featuring Dr. Eri Saikawa centered on the EPA designated superfund site on the Westside of Atlanta. There is an urgent need for lead testing children living in the area but to date, there are no local resources or funding available to carry out this very important initiative. Please tune in to hear more and help us bring awareness to this matter.
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Join us for part two of our conversation featuring Dr. Eri Saikawa - centered on the EPA designated superfund site on the Westside of Atlanta. There is an urgent need for lead testing children living in the area but to date, there are no local resources or funding available to carry out this very important initiative. Please tune in to hear more and help us bring awareness to this matter.
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Join us for a conversation featuring Justin Cutler as we learn about all the awesome services that DPR offers residents of the City of Atlanta. DPR is MUCH more than you think so please tune in to hear about how you can get involved to increase the physical and mental health of yourself and fellow residents!
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Join us for part two of our conversation featuring Justin Cutler as we learn about all the awesome services that DPR offers residents of the City of Atlanta. DPR is MUCH more than you think so please tune in to hear about how you can get involved to increase the physical and mental health of yourself and fellow residents!
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Less than a year after being elected as the 61st mayor of the city of Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens revisits the Transform Westside Summit to share updates from efforts to “Move Atlanta Forward.”
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Tune in for a conversation with Donna Burnham, vice-president of 2-1-1 services from United Way of Greater Atlanta, as she talks about how her organization connects people to the resources they need to address everyday challenges of living, and those that develop during times of community emergencies.
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Tune in for part two of our conversation with Donna Burnham, vice-president of 2-1-1 services from United Way of Greater Atlanta, as she talks about how her organization connects people to the resources they need to address everyday challenges of living, and those that develop during times of community emergencies.
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“Howard Franklin, founder and CEO of Ohio River South, lobbyist by trade, and changemaker at heart, has his finger on the pulse of Atlanta! Tune in for a conversation all about the ATL from one of the most prolific leaders in our city!”
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“Howard Franklin, founder and CEO of Ohio River South, lobbyist by trade, and changemaker at heart, has his finger on the pulse of Atlanta! Tune in for a conversation all about the ATL from one of the most prolific leaders in our city!”
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August 2, 2023 17 mins
Tune in for a conversation all about Fulton County District 4 from Commissioner Natalie Hall!
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August 9, 2023 24 mins
Tune in for a conversation all about Fulton County District 4 from Commissioner Natalie Hall!
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Join us for a conversation with Kenya Gould, Program Manager for Standing with Survivors Program, with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation(AVLF) as we disuss how they create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.
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