On Thursday’s special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott talks with several guests about how topics related to race and racism are taught in K-12 and higher education. The guests also discuss the current wave of state legislation and policies that restrict teaching about race and racism. 

First, professors Illya Davis, Maurice Hobson, and Nsenga Burton talk about the importance of teaching a balanced and inclusive curriculum.

Lastly, Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, then talks with Rose about the 1619 Project and the academic concept CRT (critical race theory).

On Thursday’s special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott talks with several guests about how topics related to race and racism are taught in K-12 and higher education. The guests also discuss the current wave of state legislation and policies that restrict teaching about race and racism. First, professors <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/illya-e-davis-366877130/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Illya Davis</a>, <a href="https://cas.gsu.edu/profile/maurice-j-hobson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maurice Hobson</a>, and <a href="https://nsengaburton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nsenga Burton</a> talk about the importance of teaching a balanced and inclusive curriculum.Lastly, Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, then talks with Rose about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the 1619 Project</a> and the academic concept CRT (critical race theory).

"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.

"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.