For fifty years, the Southern Center for Human Rights has maintained a mission of fighting for equality, dignity, and justice for people impacted by the system. To mark the milestone, SCHR’s executive director, Terrica Redfield Ganzy, sat down with Closer Look host Rose Scott to reflect on the organization’s journey. Her memories reveal not just legal battles, but deeply personal moments that shaped her commitment.

 

Then, we revisit our interview with Poet Joshua Bennett. professor of literature and Distinguished Chair of the Humanities at MIT talks about his latest work, 'We (the People of the United States)'. It's a book of poetry that's "made to the measure of the modern world." Bennett shares why he's incorporating countless cultural references into the book, and how his work fits into the wider context of the USA's 250th anniversary.

<a href="https://www.schr.org/50th/">For fifty years</a>, the <a href="https://www.schr.org/">Southern Center for Human Rights</a> has maintained a mission of fighting for equality, dignity, and justice for people impacted by the system. To mark the milestone, SCHR&rsquo;s executive director, <a href="https://www.schr.org/people/terrica-redfield-ganzy/">Terrica Redfield Ganzy</a>, sat down with <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a> host Rose Scott to reflect on the organization&rsquo;s journey. Her memories reveal not just legal battles, but deeply personal moments that shaped her commitment.
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Then, we revisit our interview with <a href="https://www.wabe.org/who-belongs-in-we-poet-joshua-bennett-reflects-on-america-at-250/">Poet Joshua Bennett</a>. professor of literature and Distinguished Chair of the Humanities at MIT talks about his latest work, 'We (the People of the United States)'. It's a book of poetry that's "made to the measure of the modern world." Bennett shares why he's incorporating countless cultural references into the book, and how his work fits into the wider context of the USA's 250th anniversary.

"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.