Studies show Black male students who have a Black male teacher or mentor have better academic outcomes. Wednesday’s special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" was a themed show that focused on the importance of mentoring young Black boys. Show host Rose talks with several guests, including former professional athletes who exemplify the transformative power of mentorship through their athletic-based programs.

Guests include: 

CJ and Kelli Stewart are the co-founders of the L.E.A.D. Center For Youth

Trevon Wilbourn and Jahliel Callahan, students currently enrolled in the L.E.A.D. Center For Youth's Ambassador program

Walt Harris, a LaGrange native, a retired NFL Pro Bowler and the founder of the mentorship initiative Huddle 27

<a href="https://kappanonline.org/the-need-for-black-male-mentors-rodgers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Studies show</a> Black male students who have a Black male teacher or mentor have better academic outcomes. Wednesday’s special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" was a themed show that focused on the importance of mentoring young Black boys. Show host Rose talks with several guests, including former professional athletes who exemplify the transformative power of mentorship through their athletic-based programs.Guests include: <a href="https://www.lead2legacy.org/about-us/our-founder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CJ and Kelli Stewart</a> are the co-founders of the <a href="https://www.lead2legacy.org/about-us/our-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">L.E.A.D. Center For Youth</a>Trevon Wilbourn and Jahliel Callahan, students currently enrolled in the L.E.A.D. Center For Youth's Ambassador program<a href="https://huddle27.com/?page_id=115" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walt Harris</a>, a LaGrange native, a retired NFL Pro Bowler and the founder of the mentorship initiative <a href="https://huddle27.com/?page_id=115" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huddle 27</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.