For a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott and the team head to downtown Atlanta for #Dragon Con 2024. The annual five-day event kicks off Thursday. It’s one of the largest multi-media gatherings focusing on pop culture, gaming, comics, fantasy and more. Rose speaks with panelists about the ongoing debate: Star Wars vs Star Trek. We hear from fans and creators from both major franchises. We also discuss how comics and film reflect modern society and politics. Plus, Rose gives prizes for the best cosplay/costume! Guests include: 

 

Dragon Con spokesperson Jo Garland 

 

Steven Taylor, The Arthritis Foundation, the Official Charity Partner of Dragon Con

 

Darrick Hargro, a writer and founder of 20th Place Media

 

Carlton Hargro, a writer and founder of 20th Place Media

 

Gerald L. Coleman, a philosopher, theologian, poet, and science fiction and fantasy author

 

L. M. Davis, an Atlanta-based writer and director of “ The Last Days of Chocolate”

 

Erin Macdonald, a science advisor for the Star Trek franchise

 

Timothy Zahn, a Hugo Award-winning author of more than forty original science fiction novels 

 

Afua Richardson, an award-winning comic book Illustrator, musician, and writer best known for her work on “Black Panther World of Wakanda”

For a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott and the team&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/events/closer-look-live-at-dragon-con/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">head to downtown Atlanta</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dragoncon.org/things-to-do/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Dragon Con 2024</a>. The annual five-day event kicks off Thursday. It’s one of the largest multi-media gatherings focusing on pop culture, gaming, comics, fantasy and more. Rose speaks with panelists about the ongoing debate: Star Wars vs Star Trek. We hear from fans and creators from both major franchises. We also discuss how comics and film reflect modern society and politics. Plus, Rose gives prizes for the best cosplay/costume! Guests include: &nbsp;Dragon Con spokesperson Jo Garland&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arthritis.org/about-us/leadership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steven Taylor</a>, The Arthritis Foundation, the Official Charity Partner of Dragon Con&nbsp;Darrick Hargro, a writer and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://20thplacemedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20th Place Media</a>&nbsp;Carlton Hargro, a writer and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://20thplacemedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20th Place Media</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://geraldcoleman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gerald L. Coleman</a>, a philosopher, theologian, poet, and science fiction and fantasy author&nbsp;<a href="https://lmdaviswrites.com/#:~:text=L.%20M.%20Davis%20is%20a%20speculative,BLACK%20SCI%2DFI.COM." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">L. M. Davis</a>, an Atlanta-based writer and director of “ The Last Days of Chocolate”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.erinpmacdonald.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Erin Macdonald</a>, a science advisor for the Star Trek franchise&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/34041/timothy-zahn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Timothy Zahn</a>, a Hugo Award-winning author of more than forty original science fiction novels&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afuarichardson.com/?v=32aec8db952d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Afua Richardson</a>, an award-winning comic book Illustrator, musician, and writer best known for her work on “Black Panther World of Wakanda”

"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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