It’s been nearly 200 years since the founding of the first African Institute in the United States. Since that time, historically Black colleges and universities continue to influence society and impact diverse students of every race and cultural background. On Wednesday’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we spoke to Chicago PBS News AnchorBrandis Friedman about her new documentary, “Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs.”

Following the Trump Administration’srepeal of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, “Closer Look,” is joined by Diamond Spratling, the founder and executive director of Girl + Environment. Through her work, she raises awareness about what’s harming the environment, plus trains and teaches Black and Brown women to advocate for climate solutions. She shares how President Trump’s actions could harm vulnerable communities.

It&rsquo;s been nearly 200 years since the founding of the first African Institute in the United States. Since that time, historically Black colleges and universities continue to influence society and impact diverse students of every race and cultural background. On Wednesday&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; we spoke to Chicago PBS News Anchor<a href="https://news.wttw.com/about"> </a><a href="https://news.wttw.com/about">Brandis Friedman</a>&nbsp;about her new documentary, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/opportunity-access-uplift-the-evolving-legacy-of-hbcus/">Opportunity, Access &amp; Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs</a>.&rdquo;
Following the Trump Administration&rsquo;s<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/02/president-trump-delivers-biggest-regulatory-relief-in-history/"> </a><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/02/president-trump-delivers-biggest-regulatory-relief-in-history/">repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency&rsquo;s 2009 Endangerment Finding</a>, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;is joined by <a href="https://www.girlplusenvironment.org/team">Diamond Spratling</a>, the founder and executive director of Girl + Environment. Through her work, she raises awareness about what&rsquo;s harming the environment, plus trains and teaches Black and Brown women to advocate for climate solutions. She shares how President Trump&rsquo;s actions could harm vulnerable communities.

"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.