The National Urban League has released a new report highlighting both the strides and the setbacks in local and federal policy reform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020. 

 

NUL President and CEO Marc Morial joins “Closer Look” to discuss “George Floyd Five Years Later: Was It a Moment or a Movement?”

 

Also, ICE is now serving administrative subpoenas to property managers to obtain records on current and former tenants. Decatur-based real estate attorney Eric Teusink shares an overview of the legal obligations of property owners receiving a subpoena and what ICE's move means for tenant privacy. 

The National Urban League has released a new report highlighting both the strides and the setbacks in local and federal policy reform in the aftermath of George Floyd&rsquo;s murder in 2020.&nbsp;
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NUL President and CEO <a href="https://nul.org/marc-h-morial">Marc Morial</a>&nbsp;joins &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; to discuss <a href="https://nul.org/george-floyd-five-years-later">&ldquo;George Floyd Five Years Later: Was It a Moment or a Movement?&rdquo;</a>
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Also, ICE is now serving administrative subpoenas to property managers to obtain records on current and former tenants. Decatur-based real estate attorney <a href="https://williamsteusink.com/our-firm/our-team/atlanta-real-estate-lawyer-eric-teusink/">Eric Teusink</a>&nbsp;shares an overview of the legal obligations of property owners receiving a subpoena and what ICE's move means for tenant privacy.&nbsp;

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New report reviews aftermath of 2020 racial justice protests; ICE seeks tenant records from property managers

A new report from Georgia State University reveals more than 4,600 people, 1,635 children in DeKalb County are without stable housing—many living in extended-stay hotels and paying more than average rental costs. The release of the study comes as Governor Brian Kemp announced a $50 million initiative addressing homelessness in Georgia.

For a special themed show focusing on homelessness in DeKalb County, “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott talked with co-leaders from Georgia State University’s Center on Health and Homelessness, who co-authored the study. Scott then talked with leaders of two local organizations working to address homelessness in DeKalb County.

Guests included:

Shannon Self-Brown, a distinguished university professor in the School of Public Health

April Ballard, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health

Greg White, the executive director of A Home for Everyone in DeKalb

Andrea Brantley, the executive director of Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb

Wanda Hunter, the program manager for Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb

Lastly, civil rights activist Claudette Colvin has died. She died on Tuesday at the age of 86. At the age of 15, back on  March 2, 1955, Colvin was arrested and charged for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated public bus to a white person, despite already being seated in the back of the bus, in the area designated for Black people. Ashley Roseboro of the Claudette Colvin Foundation talks more about Colvin’s life and legacy.

<a href="https://news.gsu.edu/2026/01/07/a-hidden-housing-crisis-gsu-researchers-document-families-living-in-extended-stay-hotels/">A new report</a> from Georgia State University reveals more than 4,600 people, 1,635 children in DeKalb County are without stable housing&mdash;many living in extended-stay hotels and paying more than average rental costs. The release of the study comes as Governor Brian Kemp announced<a href="https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-14/gov-kemp-announces-affordability-infrastructure-workforce-priorities-eggs"> a $50 million initiative</a> addressing homelessness in Georgia.
For a special themed show focusing on homelessness in DeKalb County, &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; program host Rose Scott talked with co-leaders from Georgia State University&rsquo;s Center on Health and Homelessness, who co-authored the study. Scott then talked with leaders of two local organizations working to address homelessness in DeKalb County.
Guests included:
<a href="https://publichealth.gsu.edu/profile/shannon-self-brown/">Shannon Self-Brown</a>, a distinguished university professor in the School of Public Health
<a href="https://publichealth.gsu.edu/profile/april-ballard/">April Ballard</a>, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health
<a href="https://www.ahomeforeveryoneindekalb.org/post/a-home-for-everyone-in-dekalb-welcomes-gregory-white-as-executive-director">Greg White</a>, the executive director of A Home for Everyone in DeKalb
<a href="https://www.familypromisenfd.org/copy-of-staff">Andrea Brantley</a>, the executive director of Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb
<a href="https://www.familypromisenfd.org/copy-of-staff">Wanda Hunter</a>, the program manager for Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb
Lastly, civil rights activist Claudette Colvin has died. She died on Tuesday at the age of 86. At the age of 15, back on&nbsp; March 2, 1955, Colvin was arrested and charged for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated public bus to a white person, despite already being seated in the back of the bus, in the area designated for Black people. <a href="https://www.claudettecolvinfoundation.com/news/claudette-colvin-joins-cbs-morning-as-a-part-of-lead-national-correspondent-david-begnauds-how-are-you-now-series">Ashley Roseboro</a> of the <a href="https://www.claudettecolvinfoundation.com/about">Claudette Colvin Foundation</a> talks more about Colvin&rsquo;s life and legacy.

New GSU report reveals more than 4,600 people reside in extended-stay hotels in DeKalb County; Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin dies at 86

The Trump administration says it is actively working to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education. If passed by Congress, the measure would shrink federal oversight and give more control to the states. “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott talks with Erika Mitchell, the former board chair of the Atlanta Board of Education. Mitchell discusses the current state of K-12 public education in the U.S. and shares the achievements and remaining challenges for urban school districts.

Plus, it’s day two of the 2026 Georgia legislative session. State Senator Sonya Halpern joins the program to discuss the latest happenings at the state capitol, bills she's backing and those she's not. She also discusses some of the other legislative priorities for Georgia’s Senate Democrats.

President Trump signed the "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" executive order last year, calling for the removal of “improper," "divisive or anti-American ideology" from federally funded establishments, such as the Smithsonian Institution. Tuesday is the deadline for the museum to provide documents about current and upcoming exhibitions and events, which could put its $1 billion budget at risk. Karen Comer Lowe, a curator, cultural strategist, and art advisor, shares her thoughts about how this effort undermines scholarly independence, artistic and curatorial freedom.

The Trump administration says it is actively working to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education. If passed by Congress, the measure would shrink federal oversight and give more control to the states. &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; program host Rose Scott talks with Erika Mitchell, the former board chair of the Atlanta Board of Education. Mitchell discusses the current state of K-12 public education in the U.S. and shares the achievements and remaining challenges for urban school districts.
Plus, it&rsquo;s day two of the 2026 Georgia legislative session.<a href="https://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/member.aspx?Member=4985&amp;Session="> State Senator Sonya Halpern</a> joins the program to discuss the latest happenings at the state capitol, bills she's backing and those she's not. She also discusses some of the other legislative priorities for Georgia&rsquo;s Senate Democrats.
President Trump signed the<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/restoring-truth-and-sanity-to-american-history/"> "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History</a>" executive order last year, calling for the removal of &ldquo;improper," "divisive or anti-American ideology" from federally funded establishments, such as the Smithsonian Institution. Tuesday is the deadline for the museum to provide documents about current and upcoming exhibitions and events, which could put its $1 billion budget at risk. <a href="https://www.karencomerlowe.com/about">Karen Comer Lowe</a>, a curator, cultural strategist, and art advisor, shares her thoughts about how this effort undermines scholarly independence, artistic and curatorial freedom.

Former Atlanta Board of Education Chair on the current state of public education; Democratic State Senator shares top legislative priorities; Art curator responds to Trump administration’s mandates on museums

The Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is spearheading an initiative to help support small businesses within the corridor’s overlay in preparation for the FIFA World Cup. We hear from Natalie Jones, the Atlanta Beltline project manager for the Business Solutions Office, Anthony Pope, the co-founder and design principal of Atelier 7 Architects, and Latrice Rochelle and Xavier John of PARLAY Savory Saloon. They discussed strategies for vendors and small businesses to reap revenue from the influx of visitors when the world’s largest sporting event comes to Georgia. Across the eight games Atlanta will host, an estimated range between $500 million to more than $1 billion is expected to be pumped into the Atlanta area’s economy. They also shared details about what other small business owners can do to ready their businesses for the surge in World Cup visitors, including applying for the Beltline Business Ventures accelerator program. 

Plus, Marci Collier Overstreet is the 10th Atlanta City Council President. The longtime elected official campaigned on leading Atlanta forward. Now, one week into her four-year term, Overstreet returns to “Closer Look” to talk more about how her tenure as a city council member, representing District 11 in Southwest Atlanta, prepared her to take on the role of council president. President Overstreet also discussed her leadership style and plans to work collaboratively with fellow council members, ensuring that economic development projects include binding community benefits. Overstreet also explained why she had to recede her initial committee appointments.

The Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is <a href="https://beltline.org/blog/atlanta-is-getting-world-cup-readyand-so-should-your-business/">spearheading an initiative</a> to help support small businesses within the corridor&rsquo;s overlay in preparation for the FIFA World Cup. We hear from Natalie Jones, the Atlanta Beltline project manager for the<a href="https://beltline.org/work/small-business/beltline-business-ventures/"> Business Solutions Office</a>,<a href="https://www.atelier7llc.com/team-members/anthony-vincent-pope"> Anthony Pope</a>, the co-founder and design principal of Atelier 7 Architects, and Latrice Rochelle and Xavier John of<a href="https://parlaysavorysaloon.com/"> PARLAY Savory Saloon</a>. They discussed strategies for vendors and small businesses to reap revenue from the influx of visitors when the world&rsquo;s largest sporting event comes to Georgia. Across the eight games Atlanta will host, an estimated range between $500 million to more than $1 billion is expected to be pumped into the Atlanta area&rsquo;s economy. They also shared details about what other small business owners can do to ready their businesses for the surge in World Cup visitors, including applying for the<a href="https://beltline.org/work/small-business/beltline-business-ventures/"> Beltline Business Ventures</a> accelerator program.&nbsp;
Plus,<a href="https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/council-members/council-president-marci-collier-overstreet"> Marci Collier Overstreet</a> is the 10th Atlanta City Council President. The longtime elected official campaigned on leading Atlanta forward. Now, one week into her four-year term, Overstreet returns to &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; to talk more about how her tenure as a city council member, representing District 11 in Southwest Atlanta, prepared her to take on the role of council president. President Overstreet also discussed her leadership style and plans to work collaboratively with fellow council members, ensuring that economic development projects include binding community benefits. Overstreet also explained why she had to recede her initial committee appointments.

Atlanta Beltline initiative to support small businesses in preparation for FIFA World Cup; Atlanta City Council Pres. Marci Collier Overstreet promises strengthening community engagement 

New report reviews aftermath of 2020 racial justice protests; ICE seeks tenant records from property managers

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