Local scholars reflect on Atlanta’s 1906 race massacre; Rebuilding the Atlanta Dream on and off the court.
September 23, 202251m 3s
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Show Notes
On this edition of Closer Look: Four days of violence by white mobs in September of 1906, left dozens of Black Georgians dead and scores more wounded. Georgia State University historian Maurice Hobson and Morehouse College professor Illya Davis reflect on the state of race in America and how important it is to know our past. And, Atlanta Dream Head Coach, Tanisha Wright is excited about the team’s potential and plans for rebuilding.
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