The Westside Wise Podcast

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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

  1. P1: Bridging The Digital Divide With Venessa Harrison

    EPISODE 1

    P1: Bridging The Digital Divide With Venessa Harrison

    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 beyond!

    9 min
  2. P2: Bridging The Digital Divide With Venessa Harrison

    EPISODE 2

    P2: Bridging The Digital Divide With Venessa Harrison

    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 beyond!

    16 min
  3. P1: A Commitment To ATL's Westside With Byron Amos

    EPISODE 3

    P1: A Commitment To ATL's Westside With Byron Amos

    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.

    14 min
  4. P2: A Commitment To ATL's Westside With Byron Amos

    EPISODE 4

    P2: A Commitment To ATL's Westside With Byron Amos

    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.

    22 min
  5. P1: Spotlighting The Needs Of SW ATL With Marci Collier-Overstreet

    EPISODE 5

    P1: Spotlighting The Needs Of SW ATL With Marci Collier-Overstreet

    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.

    17 min
  6. P2: Spotlighting The Needs Of SW ATL With Marci Collier-Overstreet

    EPISODE 6

    P2: Spotlighting The Needs Of SW ATL With Marci Collier-Overstreet

    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.

    16 min
  7. P1: Protecting Legacy Residents On ATL's Westside With John Ahmann

    EPISODE 7

    P1: Protecting Legacy Residents On ATL's Westside With John Ahmann

    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.

    24 min
  8. P1: The Importance of Lead Testing for Westside Children with Eri Saikawa

    EPISODE 9

    P1: The Importance of Lead Testing for Westside Children with Eri Saikawa

    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.

    16 min
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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

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