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Chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta discusses the importance of mentorship; One year since abortion ban in Georgia; Professor discusses what’s next for student loan relief

Chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta discusses the importance of mentorship; One year since abortion ban in Georgia; Professor discusses what’s next for student loan relief

Closer Look with Rose Scott

July 20, 202349m 40s

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Show Notes

Sidney Barron, the new board chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, discusses his new role, the history and mission of 100 Black Men of Atlanta and the transformative power of effective mentorship.

 

Plus, today marks one year since Georgia’s law banning abortion at roughly six weeks of pregnancy took effect. We will air WABE reporter Jess Mador’s latest report that dives into the ongoing fight for abortion rights.

 

Lastly, the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. Usha Rackliffe, an associate professor in Accounting at Emory University, discusses Biden's follow-up plan and how soon it could provide relief to borrowers.

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