This week, leading up to our annual live show at the Atlanta History Center, Closer Look’s programming will be in honor of Juneteenth. 

 

On Monday, show host Rose Scott talks with Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado chairs the Fulton County Reparations Task Force. The Morehouse professor, who has studied the history and culture of African Americans for nearly 20 years, discusses the framework of reparations and the work of the county’s reparations task force. 

 

Scott then talks with Morehouse history professor Dr. Frederick C. Knight. Professor Knight discusses his new book, "Black Elders: The Meaning of Age in American Slavery and Freedom.” The book explores the experiences and relationships of African American elders during slavery through Reconstruction.

This week, leading up to our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/closer-look-live-juneteenth-special-tickets-902484614777" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">annual live show at the Atlanta History Center</a>, Closer Look’s programming will be in honor of Juneteenth. &nbsp;On Monday, show host Rose Scott talks with <a href="https://morehouse.edu/directory/karcheik-sims-alvarado" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado</a> chairs <a href="https://fultoncountyga.gov/reparationstaskforce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Fulton County Reparations Task Force</a>. The Morehouse professor, who has studied the history and culture of African Americans for nearly 20 years, discusses the framework of reparations and the work of the county’s reparations task force.&nbsp;&nbsp;Scott then talks with <a href="https://morehouse.edu/directory/frederick-knight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Morehouse history professor Dr. Frederick C. Knight</a>. Professor Knight discusses his new book, <a href="https://www.pennpress.org/9781512825664/black-elders/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Black Elders: The Meaning of Age in American Slavery and Freedom.”</a> The book explores the experiences and relationships of African American elders during slavery through Reconstruction.

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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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Should U.S. develop a system for reparations; the experiences of Black elders during slavery and Reconstruction  

The Georgia State University School of Public Health recently established a new center to better understand homelessness. The Center on Health and Homelessness will lead community-based research and work with organizations across Atlanta to develop evidence-based solutions to address homelessness and its related health issues. Professors Dr. Shannon Self-Brown and Dr. April Ballard, who co-lead the center, talk with Rose about the current state of homelessness in Atlanta, the new center and its top areas of focus.

Plus, the Atlanta History Center in partnership with WABE is launching a new podcast, “1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath.” The six-episode podcast hosted by Rose and Sophia Dodd, digital storytelling research manager at the Atlanta History Center, sheds light on the devastating story of more than 1,000 Black residents who were forced out of Forsyth County, Ga., and the ongoing impact it has on generations. Rose talks with Dodd and Kristian Weatherspoon, the vice president of digital storytelling for the Atlanta History Center, about the podcast and how it seeks to correct the historical record and dispel myths about Forsyth County and Lake Lanier. The first two episodes of the podcast will be available for streaming starting Nov.19th. Click here for more information.

The Georgia State University School of Public Health <a href="https://news.gsu.edu/2024/10/21/georgia-state-university-establishes-center-on-health-and-homelessness/">recently established a new center</a> to better understand homelessness. The <a href="https://chh.gsu.edu/">Center on Health and Homelessness</a> will lead community-based research and work with organizations across Atlanta to develop evidence-based solutions to address homelessness and its related health issues. Professors <a href="https://publichealth.gsu.edu/profile/shannon-self-brown/">Dr. Shannon Self-Brown</a> and <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/faculty/profile/index.php?FID=april-ballard-12866">Dr. April Ballard</a>, who co-lead the center, talk with Rose about the current state of homelessness in Atlanta, the new center and its top areas of focus.
Plus, the Atlanta History Center in partnership with WABE is launching a new podcast, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/atlanta-history-center-announces-new-podcast-on-wabe-1912-the-forsyth-county-expulsion-and-its-aftermath/">“1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath.”</a> The six-episode podcast hosted by Rose and <a href="https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/about-us/our-organization/">Sophia Dodd</a>, digital storytelling research manager at the Atlanta History Center, sheds light on the devastating story of more than 1,000 Black residents who were forced out of Forsyth County, Ga., and the ongoing impact it has on generations. Rose talks with Dodd and <a href="https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/about-us/our-organization/">Kristian Weatherspoon</a>, the vice president of digital storytelling for the Atlanta History Center, about the podcast and how it seeks to correct the historical record and dispel myths about Forsyth County and Lake Lanier. The first two episodes of the podcast will be available for streaming starting Nov.19th. Click <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/1912-forsyth-county/">here</a> for more information.

GSU launches Center on Health and Homelessness; New podcast focuses on expulsion of Black Forsyth County residents 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is often defined as a framework that advocates for the fair treatment and full participation of all people, with a special emphasis on groups who have been historically underrepresented, marginalized and/or discriminated against. However, many initiatives and programs are under scrutiny from college campuses to corporate America. Now, some experts believe it's time to reimagine and redefine how DEI initiatives are developed and implemented. On today's Feedback Friday edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we’re joined by Nzinga "Zing" Shaw, a veteran DEI consultant. She joins Rose to open up our phone lines and hear from listeners who weigh in about what’s working and what’s not working with DEI.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is often defined as a framework that advocates for the fair treatment and full participation of all people, with a special emphasis on groups who have been historically underrepresented, marginalized and/or discriminated against. However, many initiatives and programs are under scrutiny from college campuses to corporate America. Now, some experts believe it's time to reimagine and redefine how DEI initiatives are developed and implemented. On today's Feedback Friday edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we’re joined by <a href="https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/nzinga-shaw">Nzinga "Zing" Shaw</a>, a veteran DEI consultant. She joins Rose to open up our phone lines and hear from listeners who weigh in about what’s working and what’s not working with DEI.

Is it time to redefine DEI initiatives & programs?

WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali return to “Closer Look,” to discuss whether President-elect Donald Trump's staunch supporters from the Peach State will have a role in his new administration and review how Trump’s reelection could impact Fulton County’s election interference case. The reporters also preview the 2025 legislative session.



Plus, Basil Watson, a Georgia-based Jamaican artist and sculptor, recently sculpted the John Lewis Memorial. The 12-foot statue depicts Lewis with his hands over his heart. The “Closer Look” team caught up with Basil in front of the statue at the Decatur Square. Rose talks one-on-one with Basil about his approach to creating an artistic figure of the late congressman and civil rights pioneer that will be cemented into history for years to come. The new statue of Lewis replaces a Confederate monument that stood there for more than a century.

WABE politics reporters <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/sam-gringlas/">Sam Gringlas</a> and <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/">Rahul Bali</a> return to “Closer Look,” to discuss whether President-elect Donald Trump's staunch supporters from the Peach State will have a role in his new administration and review how Trump’s reelection could impact Fulton County’s election interference case. The reporters also preview the 2025 legislative session.
 
Plus, <a href="https://basilsculpture.com/home.html">Basil Watson</a>, a Georgia-based Jamaican artist and sculptor, recently sculpted the <a href="https://www.decaturga.com/community/page/john-lewis-statue-unveiling">John Lewis Memorial</a>. The 12-foot statue depicts Lewis with his hands over his heart. The “Closer Look” team caught up with Basil in front of the statue at the Decatur Square. Rose talks one-on-one with Basil about his approach to creating an artistic figure of the late congressman and civil rights pioneer that will be cemented into history for years to come. The new statue of Lewis replaces a Confederate monument that stood there for more than a century.

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