Closer Look continues with its analysis of the Fulton County Reparations Task Force’s Harm Report. The eye-opening, over 600-page report details the harms suffered by Black people who were enslaved or lived during the Jim Crow era. Today, we’re also joined by WABE reporter DorMiya Vance for a discussion about what reparations Fulton County might owe for massacre and mass incarceration. Click here to read the full report.

 

Guests:

Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado - Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and the Director of Public History and Historic Preservation at Morehouse College and chair of the Fulton Reparations Task Force

Dr. Amanda Meng - Georgia Tech research scientist who also serves as the task force secretary and representing Fulton County District 3

Ann Hill Bond - member Task Force Research Committee

John Wright - researcher

WABE reporter DorMiya Vance

Closer Look continues with its analysis of the Fulton County Reparations Task Force&rsquo;s Harm Report. The <a href="https://www.wabe.org/600-page-reparations-report-reveals-harms-across-a-decade-of-enslavement-in-fulton-county/">eye-opening, over 600-page report</a> details the harms suffered by Black people who were enslaved or lived during the Jim Crow era. Today, we&rsquo;re also joined by WABE reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/dormiya-vance/">DorMiya Vance</a> for a discussion about what reparations Fulton County might owe for massacre and mass incarceration. <a href="https://fultoncountyga.gov/reparationstaskforce">Click here</a> to read the full report.
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Guests:
<a href="https://morehouse.edu/directory/karcheik-sims-alvarado">Dr. Karcheik&nbsp;Sims-Alvarado</a> - Assistant Professor of Africana Studies&nbsp;and the Director of Public History and Historic Preservation at Morehouse College and chair of the Fulton Reparations Task Force
<a href="https://www.amandahmeng.com/">Dr. Amanda Meng</a> - Georgia Tech research scientist who also serves as the task force secretary and representing&nbsp;Fulton County District 3
<a href="https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/author/ann-hill-bond/">Ann Hill Bond</a> - member Task Force Research Committee
John Wright - researcher
WABE reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/dormiya-vance/">DorMiya Vance</a>

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What Fulton County may owe in reparations

July 4th marks 250 years of America as an independent nation. We're a nation founded on principles centered around democracy, equality, separation of powers, plus checks and balances. On the eve of the country’s semiquincentennial, scholars and activists warn democratic norms are eroding due to the Trump Administration’s rapid changes to existing voting rights legislation, the expansion of executive powers and more. But does this moment feel like a pivot because of President Donald Trump’s actions, or an extension of the country’s overlooked history? In today’s special on WABE, we examine what is to be celebrated, especially at this moment of our nation’s history? In this episode, “Closer Look” presents “Spacious Skies: Sentiment and Reflection On America's Birthday.” We welcome guests back from our 2024 special, Georgia State University historians, Dr. Jody Noll and Professor John McMillian. Plus, a conversation with a prominent civil rights activist who represents one of the three lifetimes that make up the age of the country. We spoke with former Atlanta Student Movement leader Charles Black.

July 4th marks <a href="https://www.wabe.org/americas-250th-anniversary/">250 years of America</a> as an independent nation. We're a nation founded on principles centered around democracy, equality, separation of powers, plus checks and balances. On the eve of the country&rsquo;s semiquincentennial, scholars and activists warn democratic norms are eroding due to the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/donald-trump/">Trump Administration</a>&rsquo;s rapid changes to existing voting rights legislation, the expansion of executive powers and more. But does this moment feel like a pivot because of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s actions, or an extension of the country&rsquo;s overlooked history? In today&rsquo;s special on WABE, we examine what is to be celebrated, especially at this moment of our nation&rsquo;s history? In this episode, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rdquo; presents &ldquo;Spacious Skies: Sentiment and Reflection On America's Birthday.&rdquo; We welcome guests back from our <a href="https://www.wabe.org/what-will-the-temperament-of-america-be-in-2026-for-its-semiquincentennial/">2024 special</a>, Georgia State University historians, <a href="https://cas.gsu.edu/profile/jody-noll/">Dr. Jody Noll</a> and Professor <a href="https://cas.gsu.edu/profile/john-mcmillian/">John McMillian</a>. Plus, a conversation with a prominent civil rights activist who represents one of the three lifetimes that make up the age of the country. We spoke with former Atlanta Student Movement leader <a href="https://humanityinaction.org/person/charles-black/">Charles Black</a>.

Spacious Skies: Sentiment and Reflection On America's Birthday

For a special call-in show on Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott is joined by Georgia State University Constitutional law professor Tanya Washington. The longtime professor and law scholar talks with Scott about the layered goals, founding principles, and the framework of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.  Throughout the conversation “Closer Look” listeners shared reflections about America at 250, many highlighting the progress, as well as the persistent ongoing challenges.

For a special call-in show on Thursday&rsquo;s edition of<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/"> &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo;</a> host Rose Scott is joined by<a href="https://law.gsu.edu/profile/tanya-monique-washington/"> Georgia State University Constitutional law professor Tanya Washington</a>. The longtime professor and law scholar talks with Scott about the layered goals, founding principles, and the framework of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;Throughout the conversation &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; listeners shared reflections about America at 250, many highlighting the progress, as well as the persistent ongoing challenges.

Reflecting on America’s progress and challenges after 250 Years

This weekend in Atlanta, amid FIFA World Cup matches and fan events, there are two other activities synonymous with the upcoming 4th of July holiday: the world’s largest 10k run, Atlanta’s Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, and grilling. This year’s 57th annual race will feature runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants. The race is taking place as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. That means there’s a great chance people will be gathering in a backyard or at a nearby park. For a special call-in show on Wednesday, “Closer Look” host Rose Scott was joined by the Atlanta Track Club Executive Director and others for a discussion that focused on running and grilling. 

 

Guests included: 

Rich Kenah, the CEO of the Atlanta Track Club

 

Alec Sunwoo, the owner of Highland Runners

 

Sawyer Vanderwerff, a grill master and WABE’s senior operations coordinator

 

Tom Smith, an economist, a professor in the practice of finance at Emory University and a grill master

This weekend in Atlanta, amid FIFA World Cup matches and fan events, there are two other activities synonymous with the upcoming 4th of July holiday: the world&rsquo;s largest 10k run, Atlanta&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/peachtree">Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race</a>, and grilling. This year&rsquo;s 57th annual race will feature runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants. The race is taking place as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. That means there&rsquo;s a great chance people will be gathering in a backyard or at a nearby park. For a special call-in show on Wednesday,<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/"> &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo;</a> host Rose Scott was joined by the Atlanta Track Club Executive Director and others for a discussion that focused on running and grilling.&nbsp;
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Guests included:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/rich-kenah">Rich Kenah</a>, the CEO of the Atlanta Track Club
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Alec Sunwoo, the owner of<a href="https://www.highlandrunners.com/"> Highland Runners</a>
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<a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/sawyer-vanderwerff/">Sawyer Vanderwerff</a>, a grill master and WABE&rsquo;s senior operations coordinator
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<a href="https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/profiles/thomas-smith">Tom Smith</a>, an economist, a professor in the practice of finance at Emory University and a grill master

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