Naomy Grand’Pierre is an Olympian and an Atlanta-based Haitian swim coach. She’s coaching her brother, Alexandre Grand’Pierre, 21, and Mayah Chouloute, 14, as they compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Alexandre is the third person in his family to compete in the Olympics. The siblings discuss the pride they feel in their journey and representing Haiti.  

Naomy Grand’Pierre is an Olympian and an Atlanta-based Haitian swim coach. She’s coaching her brother, Alexandre Grand’Pierre, 21, and Mayah Chouloute, 14, as they compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Alexandre is the third person in his family to compete in the Olympics. The siblings discuss the pride they feel in their journey and representing Haiti.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"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.

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Siblings with Atlanta ties represent Haiti in 2024 Olympics

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.

Headline: Trump’s Reelection and the Influence on Georgia Politics; Artist discusses Sculpture Honoring the late Congressman John Lewis

Studies have dubbed Atlanta the most overvalued housing market, with homes priced 50% higher than where they should be. Georgia voters say the housing crisis is among their top issues, and there’s mostly bipartisan agreement from voters about how federal authorities should address the problem. That’s according to new research from Dr. Steven Kull, director of the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland.



Rose talks with Kull and Terri Lee, the president and CEO of Atlanta Housing. Kull discusses his findings and how a second Trump administration might address the issue. Lee explains Atlanta’s approach to solving its housing crisis.  

Studies have dubbed Atlanta the most overvalued housing market, with homes priced 50% higher than where they should be. Georgia voters say the housing crisis is among their top issues, and there’s mostly bipartisan agreement from voters about how federal authorities should address the problem. That’s according to <a href="https://publicconsultation.org/housing/in-swing-states-bipartisan-majorities-favor-federal-government-actions-to-make-housing-more-affordable/">new research</a> from <a href="Dr.%20Steven%20Kull,%20director%20of%20the%20Program%20for%20Public%20Consultation%20at%20the%20University%20of%20Maryland">Dr. Steven Kull</a>, director of the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland.
 
Rose talks with Kull and Terri Lee, the president and CEO of <a href="https://www.atlantahousing.org/">Atlanta Housing</a>. Kull discusses his findings and how a second Trump administration might address the issue. Lee explains <a href="https://www.atlantahousing.org/ah-board-approves-five-year-strategic-plan-to-create-preserve-10000-housing-units/#:~:text=AH%20Press%20Releases-,AH%20Board%20Approves%20Five%2DYear%20Strategic%20Plan,Create%2C%20Preserve%2010%2C000%20Housing%20Units&amp;text=ATLANTA%20%2D%2D%20The%20Atlanta%20Housing,over%20the%20next%20five%20years.">Atlanta’s approach</a> to solving its housing crisis.

Siblings with Atlanta ties represent Haiti in 2024 Olympics

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