Dr. Karida Brown, a professor of sociology at Emory University and author, and her husband Charly Palmer, an artist and illustrator and Spelman College professor, discuss the inspiration behind their new book, which is an anthology, titled, “The New Brownies’ Book: A Love Letter to Black Families.”

 

Today marks a pivotal moment in Atlanta’s history. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Atlanta Student Movement participated in a protest to desegregate the Rich's Department Store in downtown Atlanta. We revisit Rose’s conversation with organizer Dr. Lonnie King, Jr. He reflects on his life and his ongoing fight for civil rights.

<a href="https://www.karida.io/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Karida Brown</a>, a professor of sociology at Emory University and author, and her husband <a href="https://www.charlypalmer.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charly Palmer</a>, an artist and illustrator and Spelman College professor, discuss the inspiration behind their new book, which is an anthology, titled, <a href="https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/new-brownies-book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“The New Brownies’ Book: A Love Letter to Black Families.”</a> &nbsp;Today marks a pivotal moment in Atlanta’s history. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Atlanta Student Movement participated in a protest to desegregate the Rich's Department Store in downtown Atlanta. We <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/closer-look-remembering-the-atlanta-student-movement/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">revisit Rose’s conversation with organizer Dr. Lonnie King</a>, Jr. He reflects on his life and his ongoing fight for civil rights.

"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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