Deondra Rose is an associate professor of political science and history who serves as the Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. She joins “Closer Look” to discuss her latest book, "The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy." The book explores the history of HBCUs and the distinctive role they have played in shaping American democracy since 1837.

 

Plus, Amanda Lee Williams used her love for improv to help address her father’s needs during his battle with memory loss. Now, she’s the program director for Improving Care Through Improv. She has teamed up with experts from Emory and Georgia State University to help train other caregivers and prepare them for unexpected moments. Rose talks to Williams,  Dr. Candace Kemp, a gerontology professor at Georgia State University and Dr. Ted Johnson from Emory University's Department of Medicine. They discussed more details about the program. Williams also provided an improv demonstration about how they prepare caregivers to talk with someone who is experiencing memory loss.

<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/prEQC9rok2To3BgTofXTq9GRx?domain=sanford.duke.edu/">Deondra Rose</a> is an associate professor of political science and history who serves as the Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. She joins &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; to discuss her latest book, "The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy." The book explores the history of HBCUs and the distinctive role they have played in shaping American democracy since 1837.
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Plus, Amanda Lee Williams used her love for improv to help address her father&rsquo;s needs during his battle with memory loss. Now, she&rsquo;s the program director for <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pjmjC0RNW9u6o3DtDhoT9DXn4?domain=news.emory.edu">Improving Care Through Improv</a>. She has teamed up with experts from Emory and Georgia State University to help train other caregivers and prepare them for unexpected moments. Rose talks to Williams,&nbsp; <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_3FbCgJOwksV02xT2i1T47NM0?domain=cas.gsu.edu/">Dr. Candace Kemp</a>, a gerontology professor at Georgia State University and <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/jrr8CjRjznup5qMi7sBTmvzog?domain=med.emory.edu">Dr. Ted Johnson</a> from Emory University's Department of Medicine. They discussed more details about the program. Williams also provided an improv demonstration about how they prepare caregivers to talk with someone who is experiencing memory loss.

"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.