Edwin Moses is recognized as one of the greatest athletes in the world. The Olympic champion used science and math calculations to dominate track and field. He went undefeated in the 400-meter hurdles for 122 consecutive races, for nine years, nine months, and nine days, between 1977 to 1987. But his life’s legacy reaches beyond sports and is now being told in a documentary, “MOSES-13 Steps.”  Moses talks with show host Rose Scott about the film that will debut at the 6th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21. 

<a href="https://olympics.com/en/athletes/edwin-moses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edwin&nbsp;Moses</a> is recognized as one of the greatest athletes in the world. The Olympic champion used science and math calculations to dominate track and field. He went undefeated in the 400-meter hurdles for 122 consecutive races, for nine years, nine months, and nine days, between 1977 to 1987. But his life’s legacy reaches beyond sports and is now being told in a documentary, “<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=edwin+moses+13+steps+film&amp;sca_esv=6d171d08af1b8f7f&amp;sca_upv=1&amp;rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS1057US1057&amp;sxsrf=ADLYWIJY2dgHXyJ0a9xEQUiRcd5-o1nExA%3A1726693446908&amp;ei=RkDrZpSKN6KSwbkPlf7j2QE&amp;oq=edwin+moses++13+&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEGVkd2luIG1vc2VzICAxMyAqAggAMgoQABiABBgUGIcCMgUQABiABDIGEAAYFhgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIESKwrUGhYlhxwAXgAkAEAmAG0AaAB5waqAQM0LjS4AQHIAQD4AQGYAgigAucFwgILEAAYgAQYsAMYogTCAgQQIxgnwgILEAAYgAQYkQIYigXCAgsQLhiABBiRAhiKBcICBRAuGIAEmAMAiAYBkAYEkgcDMy41oAfjSw&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&amp;vld=cid:c55847d6,vid:rUkfxQ4YI-k,st:0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MOSES-13 Steps.” </a>&nbsp;Moses talks with show host Rose Scott about the film that will debut at the <a href="https://morehousefilmfestival.eventive.org/films/666751c81c23ea003983d6d4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">6th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festiva</a>l&nbsp;on Saturday, Sept. 21.&nbsp;

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"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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New documentary spotlights the life of track and field icon Edwin Moses

As Georgians prepare for the holidays, some topics – such as religion and the 2024 election – could cause tension. DeAna Jo Vivian, a licensed therapist and the founder of 180 Counseling Practice, shares tips about how to avoid conflict, recognize triggers, take accountability and enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones.



It was recently announced that Dr. Helene Gayle has stepped down as president of Spelman College after taking a personal leave of absence. As the Board of Trustees of the women’s liberal arts college work on a plan to select the college’s next president, interim president Rosalind “Roz” Brewer will continue leading the institution. Brewer joins “Closer Look,” to discuss her top priorities during this transitional period in leadership.

As Georgians prepare for the holidays, some topics – such as religion and the 2024 election – could cause tension. DeAna Jo Vivian, a licensed therapist and the founder of <a href="https://www.180counselingpractice.com/about">180 Counseling Practice</a>, shares tips about how to avoid conflict, recognize triggers, take accountability and enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones.
 
It was recently announced that Dr. Helene Gayle <a href="https://apnews.com/article/spelman-college-president-atlanta-helene-gayle-5a13fe1607cdd97fe9a51b0621cd60dc">has stepped down as president of Spelman College</a> after taking a personal leave of absence. As the Board of Trustees of the women’s liberal arts college work on a plan to select the college’s next president, <a href="https://www.spelman.edu/leadership/index.html">interim president Rosalind “Roz” Brewer</a> will continue leading the institution. Brewer joins “Closer Look,” to discuss her top priorities during this transitional period in leadership.

Tips for avoiding family conflict amid the holiday season; New interim pres. discusses leading Spelman College during transitional period 

Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett joins “Closer Look,” to discuss the Justice Department's newly released report that found the conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane—and in violation of the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Commissioner Barrett further discusses the efforts of her and other local leaders to improve the jail through a Fulton County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council that was just dismissed by the county commission.



Plus, data suggest 13% of Georgia's population is food insecure. Farmer Patrick Muhammad with Your Faith Farms and tenisio seanima, a farmer and General Manager at Nature’s Candy Farms LLC, discuss possible long-term sustainable solutions to fight food insecurity, such as urban agriculture.

Fulton County Commissioner <a href="https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/commissioners/dana-barrett">Dana Barrett</a> joins “Closer Look,” to discuss the Justice Department's <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-finds-conditions-fulton-county-jail-georgia-violate-constitution-and">newly released report</a> that found the conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane—and in violation of the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Commissioner Barrett further discusses the efforts of her and other local leaders to improve the jail through a Fulton County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council that was just dismissed by the county commission.
 
Plus, data suggest 13% of Georgia's population is food insecure. <a href="https://your-faith-farms.myshopify.com/blogs/news/learn-about-patrick-s-muhammad">Farmer Patrick Muhammad</a> with Your Faith Farms and <a href="https://farmlandaccess.org/natures-candy-farms/">tenisio seanima</a>, a farmer and General Manager at Nature’s Candy Farms LLC, discuss possible long-term sustainable solutions to fight food insecurity, such as urban agriculture.

Fulton Co. Commissioner says jail fix ‘is not cheap’; Black farmers on combating food insecurity

Morehouse School of Medicine, with support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, launched a new initiative championing equity in fertility care for Black women. FertilityEquity is an e-learning program focusing on fertility care for Black women. It’s available to the public, but created for healthcare professionals and fertility clinic staff. Dr. Lasha Clarke, an assistant director of research and translation at the Center for Maternal Health Equity at Morehouse School of Medicine, talks more about the program. 



Data shows Black women entrepreneurs are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs. However, Black women entrepreneurs face a myriad of challenges, including a lack of venture capital investment, resources and mentorship. In an effort to empower Black girls and women entrepreneurs, Southern Black Girls Consortium recently launched the Dream Investment Program. LaTosha Brown, the visionary founder of the Southern Black Girls, discusses the goals of the program and its application process. The deadline to apply for the program, which is open to young women entrepreneurs between the ages of 14-24, is Sat. Nov.30.

<a href="https://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/2024/October/Fertility-Care-Disparities.php">Morehouse School of Medicine</a>, with support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, launched a new initiative championing equity in fertility care for Black women. <a href="https://resources.engagedmd.com/fertility-equity">FertilityEquity</a> is an e-learning program focusing on fertility care for Black women. It’s available to the public, but created for healthcare professionals and fertility clinic staff. <a href="https://centerformaternalhealthequity.org/about-us/meet-our-team/">Dr. Lasha Clarke</a>, an assistant director of research and translation at the Center for Maternal Health Equity at Morehouse School of Medicine, talks more about the program. 
 
Data shows Black women entrepreneurs are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs. However, Black women entrepreneurs face a myriad of challenges, including a lack of venture capital investment, resources and mentorship. In an effort to empower Black girls and women entrepreneurs, <a href="https://www.southernblackgirls.org/">Southern Black Girls Consortium</a> recently launched the <a href="https://www.southernblackgirls.org/dream-investment-program/">Dream Investment Program</a>. <a href="https://www.southernblackgirls.org/our-story/">LaTosha Brown</a>, the visionary founder of the Southern Black Girls, discusses the goals of the program and its application process. The deadline to apply for the program, which is open to young women entrepreneurs between the ages of 14-24, is Sat. Nov.30.

New documentary spotlights the life of track and field icon Edwin Moses

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