Closer Look with Rose Scott

MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher discusses several topics, including a recent $1.4 million grant that the department received from Gov. Brian Kemp, the current state of policing and efforts to recruit new police officers. Alan Judd, an investigative reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discusses his series of investigative reports that reveal University of Georgia athletes often remain on the school’s football team despite sexual assault and domestic violence allegations. *Since the original broadcast of this interview, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution issued corrections to its recent investigation into the University of Georgia football program’s handling of sexual abuse allegations against its players and recruits.Leroy Chapman, the editor-in-chief of AJC, issued the following statement: “AJC editors and attorneys investigated each complaint raised by university officials in the letter and found two elements of the story that did not meet the news organization’s journalistic standards.”Read more here: https://www.ajc.com/neighborhoods/cobb/ajc-issues-corrections-in-uga-football-program-story/KH7YTUBWXJDNFHMFXRKYVGDYQA/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Georgia families of transgender children have filed a lawsuit against Georgia, citing that SB140 strips them of their right to make critical decisions about their children’s health care. Cory Isaacson, the legal director for the ACLU of GA, and Beth Littrell, the senior supervising attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center, discuss the latest.Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst discusses several topics, including a petition for Brookhaven to annex the Toco Hills and Biltmore Acres neighborhoods, Brookhaven’s 10th anniversary and his recent op-ed about the state of public safety following the Midtown mass shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden’s $400 Billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. Usha Rackliffe, a legal expert and an associate professor in the practice of accounting at Emory University, discusses the implications of the high court’s decision. Plus, Giselle Carson, a business immigration and compliance attorney in Jacksonville, Florida, and Justin Howell, the executive director of Atlanta’s International Rescue Committee, discuss Florida’s Senate Bill 1718  and how it will impact businesses and migrants in both Florida and Georgia. Lastly, for “Closer Look’s” Hip Hop @ 50 series, Rose talks with Master Gee, the founding member of the hip hop group The Sugarhill Gang and the executive director of The National Hip Hop Museum, and Jeremy Beaver (aka DJ Boom), the founder and collector for the museum. The guests talk about the evolution of hip hop, the importance of studying the artform and the mission of The National Hip Hop Museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action in colleges. Georgia State University law professors Tanya Washington and Anthony Michael Kreis discuss the implications of the ruling. Plus, Gwinnett County is working to address the affordable housing crisis. The county recently created the Housing and Community Development Division following the recommendation of a housing study. Matt Elder, the director of the division, discusses the new division, his top priorities and a recent proposal to spend leftover COVID relief funding to create affordable housing in Gwinnett County.Lastly, with temperatures potentially reaching the hottest they've been in 30 years this summer in Georgia, Rose talks with board-certified dermatologist Anthony Rossi of the American Academy of Dermatology about what precautions people should take to avoid serious skin damage or cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is National HIV Testing Day. Rev. Dr. Monte Norwood, the senior pastor for Bible Way Ministries International, talks about the importance of getting tested and how the faith community is helping to destigmatize the virus and elevate awareness and support.Plus, ATLDOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness discusses several topics, including his new role as Atlanta’s top transportation expert, the progress of a long-awaited resurfacing of DeKalb Ave., and how the city plans to use voter-approved infrastructure funding.Lastly, David Rubenstein, the co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group and the host of the new PBS series, “Iconic America,” talks with Rose about the new eight-episode documentary series that explores the dynamic and diverse stories of historic sites across the country, including Stone Mountain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of PRIDE Month, Rose talks with guests about the state of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community.First, Tim West, the executive Director of the LGBTQ Institute, and Giacomo Negro, a professor at Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business and the lead researcher for the 2022 Southern Survey, discuss the key findings of the survey that examines the quality of life for people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community in the South.Plus, Terence Stewart, the president of Atlanta Black Pride, and Chris McCain, the new executive director for the Atlanta Pride Committee, discuss PRIDE Month, DEI and the state of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community amid the ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking News: In an exclusive interview, Dekalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston tells Rose she will not pursue charges against several people who were arrested while protesting against the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Saturday marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis discusses life after the high court’s ruling and where the law stands now in Georgia and across the country. Hip Hop legends Arrested Development reflect on their path and influence on the genre and how the music has changed since their Grammy win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Dr. Caree J. Cotwright, an associate professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia, was recently named the director of nutrition security and health equity for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cotwright talks with Rose about her new role and how the U.S. is addressing health equity, obesity and improving access to healthy food.Plus, Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, a leading international expert in weather and climate from the University of Georgia, discusses weather models that show Atlanta could experience its hottest temperatures in three decades this summer. Shepherd also talks about how people of color are disproportionately affected by climate change, summer heat and storms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Kastorf, the legal advisor for Cop City Vote Coalition, discusses a referendum to cancel the lease for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center and the lawsuit targeting a City of Atlanta clerk’s rejection of the wording in a petition. (Note: Shortly after broadcast, the city clerk's office announced the petition has been approved. In a statement, coalition organizers say they are waiting for an official copy of the final petition before deciding on moving forward with the lawsuit.)The Atlanta City Council recently voted to change the penalties for parents or guardians of children who violate the city’s curfew. Plus, the latest on another attempt to put Jason Frazier on the Fulton Board of Elections. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the latest.Plus, a visit to the doctor changed Martinus Evans’ life forever. More than a decade ago, the former football player was advised to “lose weight or die.” Evans talks with Rose about his holistic approach to health and wellness, body positivity and his new book, “SLOW AF RUN CLUB: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 1, SB140 will become law. The legislation, that’s backed by Sen. Carden Summers and several other lawmakers, blocks trans youth from receiving hormone replacement therapy, as well as prohibits medical professionals from performing certain surgical procedures at hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities. We revisit Rose’s conversation with the Frame family. The family of four share the experience of raising an agender/non-binary child and the impact such legislation could have on families like theirs.Project Healthy Grandparents (PHG) is a free community service research project at Georgia State University. Dr. Patricia Lawrence, the director of PHG, Chris Fulton, a former grandchild enrolled in PHG who is now an advisory board member and director of operations at PHG is now, and Terryln Fulton, Chris’ grandmother, discuss how PHG aims to empower grandparent-led families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it's words or beats, storytelling is one of the ways the experiences of generations are carried forward. Juneteenthcommemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in America. In honor of Juneteenth, Closer Loom with Rose Scott broadcast live from the Atlanta History Center. Rose talks with guests about the importance of celebrating, honoring, and telling the stories of our ancestors & their lived experiences. Guests: Professor Elizabeth West,  the John B. and Elena Diaz-Verson Amos Distinguished Chair in English Letters in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University. Althea Sumpter, genealogy researcher and scholar. She also lectures on the Gullah Geechee culture and techniques on documentation for preservation of cultures and elder stories. Mama Koku, a renowned writer, storyteller, performer and teacher performs live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has announced a new focus strategy for the next decade. Fay Twersky, the president and director of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, and Kenny Blank, a director and board member at the foundation, discuss key areas of philanthropy and the foundation’s new rebranded identity. Plus, Brittney Brisco Perry, the executive director of the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses, discusses the state of Black-owned businesses in Georgia and the coalition’s inaugural Black Business and Community Expo, slated for Aug. 19,, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Owens, a Marine Corps veteran and cybersecurity executive, was recently elected as Mableton’s first-ever mayor. He talks with Rose about his top priorities for Georgia’s newest city. Plus, Eugenia Rho is an assistant professor of computer science at Virginia Tech, where she leads the SAIL (Society + AI & Language). Rho discusses a traffic stop study that sheds light on how a police officer’s first communication with a Black driver can determine the outcome of a traffic stop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, WABE Political Reporter Rahul Bali recaps the Georgia GOP Convention that occurred this past weekend in Columbus, Georgia. It includes statements from former President Trump about the investigation into his actions after the 2020 Election in Fulton County.Then, we speak with Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. There are more than 1.2 million shipments of hazardous materials each day in America – many of it travels on the same road and rail lines as average commuters. PHMSA has also seen a rise in HAZMAT-related accidents over the past decade. Brown discusses roadway safety and what’s causing the spike.Also, Grady Health Systems plans to open to new outpatient centers south of I-20 to fill the void of emergency care following the closure of Atlanta Medical Center’s facilities. We speak to Grady President & CEO John Haupert about their effort to address the local healthcare needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, WABE’s Political Reporter Rahul Bali previews what to expect at this weekend's Georgia GOP Convention in Columbus, where former President Donald Trump is expected to attend.Then, WABE Political Reporter Sam Gringlas follows a family as they prepare for Georgia to enact restrictions on trans youth under SB 140. Also, we’re joined by the National Black Arts Festival and DJ Rasta Root about the depth, history, and current state of Hip Hop, and pay tribute to 50 years of the genre at a festival on Saturday, June 10th.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, Atlanta City Councilmembers Jason Dozier & Liliana Bakhtiari discuss the controversial vote to fund the Public Safety Training Center, which they both opposed. Then, the Atlanta Regional Commission says nearly two-million people will move to the Atlanta area by 2050. With $173 billion in federal, state, and local funds to spread among 20 counties, Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach says ARC is surveying residents on transportation priorities, with an intention to address climate change and equity.Also, a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to end race-conscious admissions to our nation’s colleges and universities. A Georgetown University study analyzed the potential impact on underrepresented communities. Dr. Tony Carnevale, the Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce explains the research and is joined by Professor Tanya Washington of Georgia State University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, Marlon Scott Kautz is one of the three Solidarity Fund organizers arrested last week on charges related to money laundering and charity fraud. Kautz believes they were targeted for their work with the “Stop Cop City” movement.Also, Atlanta City Councilman Matt Westmoreland gives his perspective on the controversial vote to fund the Public Safety Training Center and why he voted yes.Then, the city of Doraville reversed a decades-long ordinance banning public art. Find out how locals are bringing creativity back to the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly 15 hours of public comment, Tuesday morning, in a 11 to 4 vote Atlanta City Council members voted to fund the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Rose reports on the latest. Larry Williams, the president and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and Dr. Beverly Wright, the head of data science for Burtch Works, discuss the warning signs from tech experts about artificial intelligence (AI )and what it means for the future. Plus, Dr. Loretta Daniels, the director of the Technology Association of Georgia’s Bridge Builders program, discusses how TAG is working to diversify the technology industry through its Bridge Builders program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta City Council members are expected to vote today on the funding for the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE’s criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz joins “Closer Look” with the latest. Plus, Morehouse College recently received $1 million grant from JPMorgan Chase to support Black businesses in metro Atlanta. Morehouse President David Thomas and Alicia Wilson, the managing director and global head of philanthropy for North America at JP Morgan Chase, discuss the grant and an initiative to launch a regional network for organizations dedicated to serving entrepreneurs of color. Lastly, HB 147, a bill that requires schools conduct an active shooter drill near the start of each school year, goes into effect in Georgia on July 1st. Sarah Burd-Sharps, a senior director of Research at Everytown for Gun Safety, discusses research about the mental health impact of active shooter drills on students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Scott, a reporter with Atlanta Community Press Collective, discusses the ACPC’s article that investigates taxpayer costs for the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Plus, Nsenga Burton, an award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, was recently named as the new regional director of Clark Atlanta University’s Regional Center for Entrepreneurship. She talks with Rose about the regional center and her role as its new leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three organizers who have been linked to helping protesters fight against the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center have been arrested and charged. George Chidi, an Atlanta-based investigative journalist discusses the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy Cade, a longtime aide to Rosalynn Carter, and the vice chair of The Carter Center, and board member of Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, discusses Rosalynn Carter’s life and legacy and the former first lady’s decades-long work for advocating for caregivers and the reduction of stigma surrounding mental health.President Biden recently introduced legislation to eliminate junk fees. Gary Hufbauer, a senior researcher at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and Megan Hogan, a research analyst at Peterson Institute for International Economics, discuss why they are against the legislation and why the feel it could potentially drive costs higher.Kelly Callahan, the director of The Carter Center’s Trachoma Control Program, discusses the NGO’s global fight to end Trachoma, a contagious bacterial infection that can cause blindness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 presidential race is starting to take shape. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, discusses what Republicans are doing to strengthen their efforts this upcoming election and what President Biden must do to win another term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People across the globe are remembering the Queen of “rock ‘n’ roll.” Tina Turner died on Wednesday at her home in Switzerland. On Friday’s special edition of "Closer Look” show host Rose Scott talks with music historians, journalists and an artist about Turner’s life and legacy. Guests include: Dionne Farris, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer , Keisha Jackson, an Atlanta-based artist and vocal coach, Ray Cornelius, an arts and culture host at WCLK, Kristi York Wooten, a music journalist at GPB and Quentin Harrison, a historian, author and music reviewer for Albumism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “Closer Look” team head to Golden Drops Cafe for the May installment of Coffee Conversations. Rose talks with panelists from Latino/Hispanic community about the most pressing issues facing their community, including affordable housing, immigration, mental health services, transit and community safety. Guests include: Victor Ramierz, the owner of Golden Drops Café, Gigi Pedraza , the chief executive director of the Latino Community Fund Georgia, Belisa Urbina, the CEO of Ser Familia, Santiago Marquez, the CEO of the Latin American Association, and Andres Parra, the program manager for civic engagement and community organizer at the GALEO Impact Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jabari Cain, an associate professor in the Bagwell College of Education and the director of the Call Me MISTER program at Kennesaw State, and Alexander Shannon, a Tapp Middle School teacher and community partner for KSU Call Me MISTER program, discuss the lack of Black male teachers and efforts to increase the Black male teacher pipeline through the Call Me Mister and the Future MISTERs Academy programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue talks with Rose about a $66 million cut in funding and how the cut will hurt Georgia colleges and universities. Perdue also responds to a recent letter that he received from Lt. Gov. Burt Jones questioning DEI funding at Georgia institutions.Dan Huynh, the chief diversity partner at Morris, Manning and Martin, talks with Rose about how the local law firm is continuing its efforts to increase the number of people of color who go into the field of law, by exposing students at the high school level—amid efforts to stop DEI initiatives in schools and businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rose talks with WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali. First, Gringlas discusses the latest details on the Trump election probe. Bali then discusses several topics, including MARTA’s budget, medical cannabis in Georgia, and public transit between Athens and Atlanta. According to recent data, rent costs are dropping across metro Atlanta. However, finding affordable housing is still a struggle, especially for seniors. “Closer Look” producer LaShawn Hudson talks with Marsha Burges, a Clarkston senior, about the unexpected circumstances that forced her on a housing waiting list for several years and why there is very little housing agencies can do to expedite the process.Plus, historian and veteran journalist Richard Rothstein and his daughter, Leah Rothstein, recently co-authored , “Just Action.” They talk with Rose about the new book that explains how communities can challenge the government officials to undo housing segregationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Turner, the founder and CEO of Satisfeed, discusses how the nonprofit is helping a surge of families amid inflation and the ending of pandemic-era SNAP benefits.Plus, Hip Hop has a dress code. Elena Romero is an assistant professor of Advertising and Marketing Communications at FIT, and the co-curator of the fashion exhibit and co-editor of the book “Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop.” For “Closer Look’s” Hip Hop @ 50 series, Professor Romero talks with Rose about the roots and evolution of hip hop style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Title 42 recently expired. Santiago Marquez, the CEO of the Latin America Association (LAA), talks with Rose about how the association is preparing to respond to a possible influx of migrants to Atlanta. Kathy Armistead created the Feeney Legacy Project to memorialize her son, Feeney, who died on April 15, 2022, of a cocaine overdose. Armistead serves as the nonprofit’s executive director and her sister, Patti Feeney Matthews, serves as the treasurer. They talk with Rose about efforts to bring awareness to Georgia's medical amnesty law, which Feeney's friends were not aware of and could have saved his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfred Edmond Jr., the senior vice president and the executive editor of BLACK ENTERPRISE, discusses Black Enterprise's inaugural Disruptor Summit that’s taking place in Atlanta on June, 2-4th. Plus, NASA astronaut captain Victor Glover, who will pilot Artemis II for an historic mission around the moon, talks with Rose exclusively about his upcoming mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Debbie Buckner, Claire Cox, the chair of Georgia STOMP, and Ashlie James, the secretary of Georgia STOMP, discuss Georgia’s 4% sales tax on menstrual products and the ongoing push for legislation to end what they call “period poverty.”Plus, Walker Ashley, an atmospheric scientist, disaster geographer and a professor of meteorology at Northern Illinois University, discusses the connection between climate change and the recent rise in tornadoes in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawndell Dawson, the director of the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services, discusses the goal of the new office and the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to preventing and combating domestic violence.Plus, Katha D. Blackwell, the CEO of Partnership Against Domestic Violence, discusses the latest local statistics, information and resources addressing domestic violence in Georgia.For “Closer Look’s” graduation series, Andi Kezh, a communications studies major and 2023 Oglethorpe University graduate, discusses the passion behind her research on the sociocultural beliefs toward cleft lip and cleft palates and what’s next for her after graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will present "Let Us March On..." a one-night-only theatrical reimagining of the March on Washington.WABE Reporter Stephannie Stokes continues her coverage of tax collection in Fulton County, which she reports outsources much of its tax collection to investors. Today, she looks at what happens when tax officials take a more active role.Kay Apkan – the Mom Trotter – has made a lifestyle out of taking trips around the world to help raise children in her family to be global citizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Veterans Affairs released a study of patients of color with mental health issues and found they have an overwhelming number of chronic pain cases. After testing nearly 400 Black Veterans at Atlanta’s VA healthcare system, they learned many require more intense therapy that they rarely receive. Herman Anderson is a Vietnam Veteran and Founder of Veterans Helping Veterans, Atlanta. He discusses the needs local veterans are still waiting to have addressed.Author Jonathan Eig discusses his new book, “King: A Life.” It’s the first full-life biography of Martin Luther King Jr. in decades. Eig shares new details on King’s family history and the role media and the federal government played in creating a negative public opinion of him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Walter Kimbrough, the Interim Executive Director for the Black Men's Research Institute at Morehouse College shares his criticism of Georgia’s Lt. Governor on Closer Look.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been nearly one year since Stonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble was sworn into office. Cobble talks with Rose about leading the city following the resignation and sentencing of ex-mayor Jason Leary. For “Closer Look’s’ Hip Hop @ 50 series, Rose talks with Arrested Development. The Atlanta-based hip-hop group, which started in the late 1980s, discuss their creative process, legacy and the current state of the hip hop genre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chandra Farley, the City of Atlanta's new chief sustainability officer, discusses several topics, including her new role and the city's mission of converting Atlantans to 100% clean energy.Cobb County police have arrested Deion Patterson. Authorities say the 24-year-old is the gunman who shot and killed one woman and injured 4 others at a Northside Medical building in Midtown on Wednesday. Atlanta City Council president Doug Shipman talks with Rose about how the city responded.The John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation recently took a group of students from Atlanta and Washington D.C. on a multi-city civil rights tour. Leslie Schaffer, a tour chaperone and a social studies instructor at Drew Charter School, and D'Angelo Taylor, an 11th grader at Drew Charter School, talk with Rose about their experience on the tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manny Garcia, a senior population scientist at Zillow, discusses apartment pricing discrimination and why BIPOC renters pay more in upfront rental costs.Liberation in a Generation is a national racial justice organization. Devin Barrington-Ward, the director of communications at Liberation in a Generation, talks with Rose about why his organization is pressuring the Biden administration to take action and protect tenants from rising rents and rent gouging.Michael Fischer, an associate broker and the president of the Atlanta REALTORS Association, and Andy Walden, the vice president of enterprise research and strategy at Black Knight, discuss the coastal home pricing divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia lawmakers recently cut $66 million from the University System of Georgia’s budget. Georgia House Rep. Tanya Miller joins the program to discuss a letter that Lt. Gov. Burt Jones sent to Sonny Perdue, the chancellor of the University System of Georgia, inquiring about how Georgia colleges are spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The City Schools of Decatur has a new leader. Dr. Gyimah Whitaker will take on her new role as superintendent in July. Whitaker talks with Rose about her career path and top goals for the district. For “Closer Look’s” graduation series Rose talks with Tierra Grant. The 2023 graduate of Georgia State University’s Perimeter College discusses overcoming domestic abuse, depression and anxiety and how it led her on a path to pursue a career in psychology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The findings of a new report suggest there could soon be an aviation mechanics shortage, which could trickle down to flight cancelations and delays. Brian Prentice, a consultant at Oliver Wyman firm, discusses the shortage of mechanics and the report. Dr. Joel English, the executive vice president of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, talks with Rose about the contributing factors to the declining interest in aviation maintenance and what the institute is doing to attract more people to the line of work.Lastly, The Roots Fund is a nonprofit working to help people of color pursue careers in wine-related fields. Ikimi Dubose- Woodson, the CEO and co-founder of The Roots Fund, and Aaron Monu, the co-founder of Wines for the Culture and a Roots Fund Scholar, talk with Rose about a new scholarship fund for metro Atlanta residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of the building once known as the McLendon Hospital is unknown. The now-gutted structure was used to provide healthcare services for Atlanta’s Black community during its operation between 1946 and the 1980s. Atlanta media mogul Alexis Scott and her brother were born at McLendon Hospital. Scott, along with David Mitchell, the executive director of the Atlanta Preservation Center, and Lisa Reyes, the president of Historic Hunter Hills, discuss efforts to preserve the hospital and the concerns they have about other Black historic sites across metro Atlanta.For “Closer Look’s’ Hip Hop @ 50 series, Rose talks with Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey, an associate professor of political science at Georgia State University, about the progression and the importance of Hip Hop being taught in K-12 schools and higher education institutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “Closer Look” team head to Waller’s Coffee Shop for the April installment of Coffee Conversations. Rose talks with panelists about the most pressing issues facing Decatur, including affordable housing, transit and community safety. Guests include Jason Waller, the owner of Waller’s Coffee Shop, Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett and Dan Whisenhunt, the founder and editor of Decaturish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Ip, editor-in-chief of the independent news site The Xylom and an environmental engineering undergraduate student at Georgia Tech, recently fact-checked what the City of Atlanta called “myths” about the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Ip talks with Rose about the findings of his report and the Georgia Tech communications department's response to his report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Aman, the executive director of Kate’s Club, and Fatima El-Amin, the Chief Judge of DeKalb County Juvenile Court, discuss the new pilot program Disrupting the Grief to Prison Pipeline – a partnership between Kate’s Club and the DeKalb Juvenile Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Rich McCormick is an emergency room physician and veteran. He was recently elected to serve Georgia’s 6th Congressional District. The new Republican leader talks with Rose about his top priorities for the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Filipovits is an attorney representing the family of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, also known as Tortuguita. Filipovits talks with Rose about the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s autopsy report that reveals the environmental activist was shot at least 57 times by officers in January near the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Alan Cowan, a student at Morehouse College and the CEO and co-founder of The Black Odyssey Society, and Maurice Ashley, the first African-American Grandmaster, discuss the first-ever HBCU Chess Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Kennesaw State University professors recently received a Spencer Foundation grant for a research project to incorporate Asian American history in Georgia school curriculum. Dr. Sohyun An, a professor of social studies education, and Dr. Theresa Alviar -Martin, an associate professor of curriculum and instruction, talk with Rose about their research and the need for diverse and complex stories of Asian American history to be taught in K-12 classrooms in Georgia.Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses an autopsy report from the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s office reveals that Tortuguita,” whose full name is Esteban Páez Terán, did not have gunpowder residue on their hands and was shot at least 57 times by officers in January near the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several Georgia State University faculty members and students oppose the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Dr. Makungu M. Akinyela, an associate professor in the Africana Studies Department at Georgia State University, and Niana Battle, a junior at Georgia State University majoring in public policy, discuss an open letter calling for GSU to disinvest in the controversial development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Shop of Stories recently launched the Banned Books Book Club. Justin Colussy-Estes, the manager of Little Shop of Stories, talks about the monthly event and discusses why the local bookstore decided to take action amid the recent wave of book banning across the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.