Cicadas will soon start to emerge in Georgia and across the U.S. Dr. Samuel Ramsey, an entomologist and founder and director of the Ramsey Research Foundation, explains why cicada swarms happen, the habits of the insects, and their cycles. He also discusses what science still has to learn about cicadas.

Plus, we air WABE education reporter Juma Sei’s latest feature. The story spotlights graduating seniors at Benjamin E. Mays High School who have all been granted admission to attend Morris Brown College. 

Lastly, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives skyrocketed in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. But have DEI efforts shifted following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to end race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities? Rose talks with Nsenga Burton, an award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, Georgia State University professor and historian Dr. Maurice Hobson and  Illya Davis, a philosophy professor at Morehouse College and the director of New Students & Transition Programs. 

Cicadas will soon start to emerge in Georgia and across the U.S. <a href="https://www.drsammy.online/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Samuel Ramsey</a>, an entomologist and founder and director of the <a href="https://www.ramseyresearchfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ramsey Research Foundation</a>, explains why cicada swarms happen, the habits of the insects, and their cycles. He also discusses what science still has to learn about cicadas. Plus, we air WABE education reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/juma-sei/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Juma Sei’s</a> latest feature. The story spotlights graduating seniors at Benjamin E. Mays High School&nbsp;who have all been granted admission to attend Morris Brown College. Lastly, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives skyrocketed in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. But have DEI efforts shifted following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to end race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities? Rose talks with <a href="https://nsengaburton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nsenga Burton</a>, an award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, Georgia State University professor and historian <a href="https://cas.gsu.edu/profile/maurice-j-hobson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr.&nbsp;Maurice Hobson</a> and &nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ithink_uthink?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Illya Davis</a>, a philosophy professor at Morehouse College and the director of New Students &amp; Transition Programs.&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.