Monday marks what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday. Akinyele Umoja, a professor in the department of Africana Studies at Georgia State University, talks more about the Muslim minister and civil and human rights leader’s life and legacy, from his early years when he was known as “Detroit Red” to his period within the Nation of Islam. Professor Umoja also discusses his own involvement in the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement. 

INSERT: We continue with WABE’s “Server South” series. Residents in Fayetteville brace for rapid data center development, basically in their backyards, we air WABE Southside reporter DorMiya Vance’s latest report.

Plus, for “Closer Look’s” Class of 2025 graduation series, we hear from Winter Jones. The standout graduate is part of Spelman College’s largest-ever graduating class, consisting of 694 students. While earning her degree, Jones became an astronaut scholar and worked with NASA on reducing emissions from supersonic jets. Now, Jones talks with Rose about her academic journey and her dreams of becoming an aerospace engineer.

Monday marks what would have been <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/02/23/nx-s1-5304339/malcolm-xs-daughter-ilyasah-shabazz-reflects-on-the-legacy-of-the-civil-rights-leader">Malcolm X</a>&rsquo;s 100th birthday. <a href="https://cas.gsu.edu/profile/akinyele-umoja/">Akinyele Umoja</a>, a professor in the department of Africana Studies at Georgia State University, talks more about the Muslim minister and civil and human rights leader&rsquo;s life and legacy, from his early years when he was known as &ldquo;Detroit Red&rdquo; to his period within the Nation of Islam. Professor Umoja also discusses his own involvement in <a href="https://linktr.ee/FreeTheLand?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacbWMw-Gckoz4LXQz2MVuHhOgGKa65rzi7QvIyIMi07xdWzi4KiTPCTdYtUAw_aem_QmBKr1U8GPkoZrG340a7Pg">the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement</a>. 
INSERT: We continue with <a href="WABE&rsquo;s%20&ldquo;Server%20South&rdquo;%20series">WABE&rsquo;s &ldquo;Server South&rdquo; series</a>. Residents in Fayetteville brace for rapid data center development, basically in their backyards, we air WABE Southside reporter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/dormiya-vance/">DorMiya Vance</a>&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/south-atlanta-residents-brace-for-major-data-center-development/">latest report</a>.
Plus, for &ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo; <a href="https://www.wabe.org/closer-look-graduation-series-2025/">Class of 2025 graduation series</a>, we hear from Winter Jones. The standout graduate is part of Spelman College&rsquo;s largest-ever graduating class, consisting of 694 students. While earning her degree, Jones became an astronaut scholar and worked with NASA on reducing emissions from supersonic jets. Now, Jones talks with Rose about her academic journey and her dreams of becoming an aerospace engineer.

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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.