The Closer Look team heads to Break Coffee Roasters in Duluth for the October installment of “Coffee Conversations.” Rose talks with panelists about the most pressing issues facing their community, including affordable housing, transit and community safety. Guests include: David Collins, co-owner of Break Coffee Roasters, Georgia State Representative for House District 97 Ruwa Romman, Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris, Lisa Thompson, the president of the Duluth Business Association, Shamsun Nahar, the programs director for Center for Pan Asian Community Services and Anh Molloy, the vice president and treasurer of Duluth Fine Arts League.

The Closer Look team heads to&nbsp;<a href="https://breakroasters.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Break Coffee Roasters</a>&nbsp;in Duluth for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/events/coffee-conversations-with-rose-scott-8/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">October installment</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;“Coffee Conversations.” Rose talks with panelists about the most&nbsp;pressing issues facing their community, including affordable housing, transit and community safety.&nbsp;Guests include:&nbsp;David Collins, co-owner of Break Coffee Roasters,&nbsp;Georgia&nbsp;State Representative&nbsp;for House District 97&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruwa4georgia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ruwa Romman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.duluthga.net/government/mayor___city_council/mayor_nancy_harris.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://duluthbusiness.org/2023_board" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lisa Thompson</a>, the president of the Duluth Business Association, Shamsun Nahar, the programs director for&nbsp;<a href="https://cpacs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Center for Pan Asian Community Services</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.duluthfineartsleague.org/officers--board-of-directors.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anh Molloy</a>, the vice president and treasurer of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.duluthfineartsleague.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Duluth Fine Arts League</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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‘Closer Look’ guests gather at Break Coffee Roasters 

 

On today’s Closer Look, we begin our “Their Voice, Your Vote” series, in which host Rose Scott has in-depth conversations with the candidates for Georgia governor. We start with Republican candidate Chris Carr, who emphasizes economic growth, public safety, and keeping the state abortion law. Then, a discussion with Democratic candidate Jason Esteves, who is in favor of expanding Medicaid, ending the maternal mortality crisis, and fighting the Trump Administration’s impact on the economy.

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On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>, we begin our &ldquo;Their Voice, Your Vote&rdquo; series, in which host Rose Scott has in-depth conversations with the candidates for Georgia governor. We start with Republican candidate <a href="https://carrforgeorgia.com/">Chris Carr</a>, who emphasizes economic growth, public safety, and keeping the state abortion law. Then, a discussion with Democratic candidate <a href="https://www.jasonesteves.com/">Jason Esteves</a>, who is in favor of expanding Medicaid, ending the maternal mortality crisis, and fighting the Trump Administration&rsquo;s impact on the economy.

Their Voice, Your Vote: Chris Carr & Jason Esteves

Black mothers and other women of color continue to face serious health disparities during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Georgia has one of the highest Black maternal mortality rates in the nation. To bring awareness and work towards solutions, Black Mamas Matter Alliance is hosting the 9th annual Black Maternal Health Week. The event runs through April 11–17, and this year’s theme is "Rooted in Joy & Justice." On today’s “Closer Look,” we hear from Angela Aina, the co-founder and executive director of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. 

 

Then, Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based surveillance company, is facing increasing community pushback as it secures contracts with law enforcement agencies across the country. Flock cameras can be found across metro Atlanta – including in Chamblee, where the police department recently opened its Real-Time Crime Center. Among Flock’s loudest critics is Benn Jordan, who worked with technology experts and journalists to expose security vulnerabilities. 


Plus, Kathleen Bertrand, a celebrated Atlanta jazz vocalist and writer, recently became the focus of study for a group of Clark Atlanta University music students. Alongside her longtime musical director, Phil Davis—who also chairs the university’s music department—Bertrand will be featured in CAU’s Artist Showcase. On this edition of “Closer Look,” listen as they discuss this special event and their love of music. The CAU Jazztet Artist Showcase is free and will take place on April 16 at 7 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church.

Black mothers and other women of color continue to face serious health disparities during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Georgia has one of the highest Black maternal mortality rates in the nation. To bring awareness and work towards solutions, <a href="https://blackmamasmatter.org/about/">Black Mamas Matter Alliance</a> is hosting the<a href="https://blackmamasmatter.org/"> 9th annual Black Maternal Health Week</a>. The event runs through April 11&ndash;17, and this year&rsquo;s theme is "Rooted in Joy &amp; Justice." On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>,&rdquo; we hear from Angela Aina, the co-founder and executive director of the<a href="https://blackmamasmatter.org/about/"> Black Mamas Matter Alliance</a>.&nbsp;
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Then, <a href="https://www.flocksafety.com/">Flock Safety</a>, an Atlanta-based surveillance company, is facing increasing community pushback as it secures contracts with law enforcement agencies across the country. Flock cameras can be found across metro Atlanta &ndash; including in Chamblee, where the police department <a href="https://www.wabe.org/chamblee-police-chief-committed-to-privacy-rights-public-safety-with-real-time-crime-center/">recently opened its Real-Time Crime Center</a>. Among Flock&rsquo;s loudest critics is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BennJordan">Benn Jordan</a>, who worked with technology experts and journalists to expose security vulnerabilities.&nbsp;
 Plus, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PmFyvJI0cXPQnbCqlhiv9?si=cnQtGvKqQEia6qr8qEnzzw">Kathleen Bertrand</a>, a celebrated Atlanta jazz vocalist and writer, recently became the focus of study for a group of <a href="https://www.cau.edu/academics/schools-departments/school-arts-sciences/arts-sciences-undergraduate-programs/music">Clark Atlanta University</a> music students. Alongside her longtime musical director, <a href="https://www.cau.edu/directory/phillip-davis">Phil Davis</a>&mdash;who also chairs the university&rsquo;s music department&mdash;Bertrand will be featured in CAU&rsquo;s Artist Showcase. On this edition of &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; listen as they discuss this special event and their love of music. The CAU Jazztet Artist Showcase is free and will take place on April 16 at 7 p.m. at <a href="https://www.centralumcatl.org/">Central United Methodist Church</a>.

Black Maternal Health Week; YouTuber finds security flaws in Flock cameras; Jazz Artist Kathleen Bertrand collaborates with CAU Jazztet

On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we walkthrough Chamblee Police Department’s new $2 Million, state-of-the-art facility Real-Time Crime Center. Police Chief Michael Dieppa explains how officers and investigators will utilize dozens of cameras throughout the city as a crime solving, crime prevention, and public safety tool, while protecting citizens’ privacy rights.


Also, reports have tied Christian nationalists to the January 6th insurrection, attempts to turn over the 2020 election and the aggressive immigration tactics currently taking place in the U.S. Scott speaks with Joy Johnson, the lead organizer for the Georgia group of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. The organization is among the evangelicals who are becoming more outspoken and denouncing those beliefs, which often include underlying racism.

On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; we walkthrough <a href="https://www.chambleega.com/police_department/">Chamblee Police Department</a>&rsquo;s new $2 Million, state-of-the-art facility <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVAJtOZaAvE">Real-Time Crime Center</a>. Police Chief Michael Dieppa explains how officers and investigators will utilize dozens of cameras throughout the city as a crime solving, crime prevention, and public safety tool, while protecting citizens&rsquo; privacy rights.
 Also, reports have tied Christian nationalists to the January 6th insurrection, attempts to turn over the 2020 election and the aggressive immigration tactics currently taking place in the U.S. Scott speaks with <a href="https://www.wabe.org/new-chapter-of-christians-against-christian-nationalism-fighting-the-ideology-in-georgia/">Joy Johnson</a>, the lead organizer for the <a href="http://www.georgia-cacn.com/">Georgia group of Christians Against Christian Nationalism</a>. The organization is among the evangelicals who are becoming more outspoken and denouncing those beliefs, which often include underlying racism.

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