Newly-Named Leader Of Purpose Built Communities Shares How The Pandemic Is Changing Her Organization’s Approach To Racial Equity

Network member of Purpose Build Communities have provided free COVID-19 testing in Grove Park.

From protests to the pandemic, the events of the past year have led to many conversations about equity in our nation.

But how do we turn these conversations into actionable outcomes?

This was the focus of Closer Look host Rose Scott’s conversation with Carol Naughton, the new Chief Executive Officer of Purpose Built Communities.

“Achieving racial equity” is part of the mission statement of the national nonprofit, which has roots here in Atlanta.

Scott and Naughton discussed the intersection of affordable housing, public health and how the pandemic has affected the nonprofit’s operations in the New Year.

To hear the full conversation, click on the audio player above.