According to a new report from the American Institute for Boys and Men, there are now 50,000 fewer Black men enrolled in college as compared to pre-pandemic levels. Black men currently make up 26% of the population at HBCUs, but in the 1970s they made up 38% of the population. Dr. Darryl Holloman, the vice president for student affairs at Spelman College, discusses the decline of Black male students pursuing higher education degrees.

Plus, Jewel Wicker, an Atlanta-based award-winning entertainment reporter, discusses the current state of Georgia’s film industry as production companies are slowing on shooting movies and television shows in the Peach State, and why states like California are trying to lure film productions away from Georgia.

According to a <a href="https://aibm.org/research/hbcus-at-a-crossroads-addressing-the-decline-in-black-male-enrollment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new report from the American Institute for Boys and Men</a>, there are now 50,000 fewer Black men enrolled in college as compared to pre-pandemic levels. Black men currently make up 26% of the population at HBCUs, but in the 1970s they made up 38% of the population.<a href="https://www.spelman.edu/staff/profiles/darryl-holloman.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dr. Darryl Holloman</a>, the vice president for student affairs at Spelman College, discusses the decline of Black male students pursuing higher education degrees.Plus, <a href="https://jewelwicker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jewel Wicker</a>, an Atlanta-based award-winning entertainment reporter, discusses the <a href="https://georgia.org/blog/georgia-looking-ahead-future-film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current state of Georgia’s film industry</a> as production companies are slowing on shooting movies and television shows in the Peach State, and why states like California are trying to <a href="https://www.wabe.org/well-see-how-long-that-lasts-california-gov-newsom-proposes-film-tax-credit-increase-criticizes-georgia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lure film productions away from Georgia</a>.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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