Historian and researcher Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado has developed a theorem she describes as a starting point for translating the harm of slavery into monetary value.  Sims-Alvarado, an assistant professor of Africana Studies and the Director of Public History and the chair of the Fulton County Reparations Task Force, plus Dr. Amanda Meng, the secretary of the task force and a Georgia Tech professor, led the research effort that culminated in a 650-page Harm Report. The professors discussed their findings in detail on today's "Closer Look with Rose Scott."

<p>Historian and researcher <a href="https://morehouse.edu/directory/karcheik-sims-alvarado">Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado</a> has developed a theorem she describes as a starting point for translating the harm of slavery into monetary value.&nbsp; Sims-Alvarado, an assistant professor of Africana Studies and the Director of Public History and the chair of the <a href="https://fultoncountyga.gov/reparationstaskforce">Fulton County Reparations Task Force</a>, plus <a href="https://www.cc.gatech.edu/people/amanda-meng-0">Dr. Amanda Meng</a>, the secretary of the task force and a Georgia Tech professor, led the research effort that culminated in a 650-page Harm Report. The professors discussed their findings in detail on today's "<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>."</p>

"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.

<p>"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.</p>