It’s estimated that more than 300,000 Black women have left the workforce. Federal layoffs, budget cuts, and diversity, equity, and inclusion rollbacks are among the many contributing factors. While July data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows an overall national unemployment rate of 4.2%, that number rose to 6.3% for Black women—the highest it’s been since October 2021. For a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talks with several guests about the unfolding unemployment shift, as well as advice for landing new employment opportunities. Guests include:

 

Dr. Pearl Dowe, the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Emory University

Amber Cabral, the founder of the diversity, equity, and inclusive leadership-focused consulting firm, Cabral Co.

Sherry Sims, the founder of Black Career Women's Network

Alicia Thompson, impacted by job loss

Alicia Smith, impacted by job loss

Sandy, impacted by job loss

It&rsquo;s estimated that <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t02.htm">more than 300,000 Black women have left the workforce</a>. Federal layoffs, budget cuts, and diversity, equity, and inclusion rollbacks are among the many contributing factors. While July data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows an overall national unemployment rate of 4.2%, that number rose to 6.3% for Black women&mdash;the highest it&rsquo;s been since October 2021. For a special edition of &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; Rose talks with several guests about the unfolding unemployment shift, as well as advice for landing new employment opportunities.&nbsp;Guests include:
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<a href="https://aas.emory.edu/people/bios/faculty/dowe-pearl.html">Dr. Pearl Dowe</a>, the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Emory University
<a href="https://www.ambercabral.com/">Amber Cabral</a>, the founder of the diversity, equity, and inclusive leadership-focused consulting firm, Cabral Co.
<a href="https://bcwnetwork.com/sherry-sims/">Sherry Sims</a>, the founder of Black Career Women's Network
Alicia Thompson, impacted by job loss
Alicia Smith, impacted by job loss
Sandy, impacted by job loss

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 Labor Crisis: Black women’s unemployment rate increasing 

Georgia is home to more than 429,000 Latinos of voting age. However, some in the community believe both Democrats and Republicans have done a poor job of outreach to Latino voters, leaving 40% still undecided within days of early voting for the midterm election. And just like their community, Latinos have diverse priorities this election season: the cost of living, healthcare coverage access, immigrant rights & community dignity, education & in-state tuition access, civic engagement & voting resources. On a special edition of Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak to leaders of advocacy organizations about get out the vote efforts and their message about engagement before, during, and after the November election.

Georgia is home to more than 429,000 Latinos of voting age. However, some in the community believe both Democrats and Republicans have done a poor job of outreach to Latino voters, leaving 40% still undecided within days of early voting for the midterm election. And just like their community, Latinos have diverse priorities this election season: the cost of living, healthcare coverage access, immigrant rights &amp; community dignity, education &amp; in-state tuition access, civic engagement &amp; voting resources. On a special edition of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we speak to leaders of advocacy organizations about get out the vote efforts and their message about engagement before, during, and after the November election.

Latino Community defines priorities ahead of midterm elections

It's been six years since the opening of the Atlanta Department of Transportation, also known as ATLDOT. The department's staff is tasked with everything from street paving to building new sidewalks. And now they're asking for your input on what the department calls its Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Atlanta DOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness and Mobility Planning Director John Saxton talk about the process.

 

Also, there’s less than a week before early voting begins in Georgia for the midterms and less than a month until the general election. National polls show economic and cost of living issues matter most to voters. Today, Closer Lookspeaks to a panel of guests about what matters specifically to Georgians. We’ll hear about their quality of life and what will guide their votes for the upcoming election.

It's been six years since the opening of the <a href="https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/">Atlanta Department of Transportation</a>, also known as ATLDOT. The department's staff is tasked with everything from street paving to building new sidewalks. And now they're asking for your input on what the department calls its <a href="https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/comprehensive-transportation-plan/">Comprehensive Transportation Plan</a>. Atlanta DOT Commissioner <a href="https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/offices/office-of-the-commissioner/">Solomon Caviness</a> and Mobility Planning Director John Saxton talk about the process.
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Also, there&rsquo;s less than a week before early voting begins in Georgia for the midterms and less than a month until the general election. National polls show economic and cost of living issues matter most to voters. Today, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a> speaks to a panel of guests about what matters specifically to Georgians. We&rsquo;ll hear about their quality of life and what will guide their votes for the upcoming election.

ATLDOT wants community input on long term transportation plan; Georgia voters discuss issues ahead of election

Early voting in Georgia for the Midterm Election runs from Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30. However, for the Atlanta-based Carter Center, election observation is already underway. On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak with Avery Davis-Roberts, Director of the Carter Center's Democracy Program. She describes the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and misconceptions of election observers, and how they conduct a risk-limiting audit to confirm the accuracy of an election.

 

Then, Avant South returns to Atlanta, highlighting and supporting the city’s growth as a leading tech hub. We’re joined by Donnie Beamer, Senior Technology Advisor for the City of Atlanta. He shares how Avant South delves into the unique intersection of culture, innovation, and technology, highlighting the key catalyst role these elements play across industries. He also addresses concern about the growing presence of data centers in Atlanta and how AI might be used to eliminate jobs in the workforce.  

<a href="https://www.wabe.org/where-to-vote-early-in-metro-atlanta-for-2026-georgia-midterm-election/">Early voting in Georgia</a> for the Midterm Election runs from Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30. However, for the Atlanta-based <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/programs/democracy/">Carter Center</a>, election observation is already underway. On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we speak with <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/people/avery-davis-roberts/">Avery Davis-Roberts</a>, Director of the Carter Center's Democracy Program. She describes the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and misconceptions of election observers, and how they conduct a risk-limiting audit to confirm the accuracy of an election.
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Then, <a href="https://avantsouth.com/">Avant South</a> returns to Atlanta, highlighting and supporting the city&rsquo;s growth as a leading tech hub. We&rsquo;re joined by <a href="https://www.atltechhub.com/team/donnie-beamer">Donnie Beamer</a>, Senior Technology Advisor for the City of Atlanta. He shares how Avant South delves into the unique intersection of culture, innovation, and technology, highlighting the key catalyst role these elements play across industries. He also addresses concern about the growing presence of data centers in Atlanta and how AI might be used to eliminate jobs in the workforce. &nbsp;

Labor Crisis: Black women’s unemployment rate increasing

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