Closer Look with Rose Scott

Sarah Owings, a local immigration attorney and founder of Owings MacNorlin Immigration Law , discusses Federal Judge Andrew Hanen's recent ruling that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is unlawful . Plus, Joli C. Cooper, the executive director of the GreenLight Fund Atlanta , and Michael Taylor, the ATL site director for the Center for Employment Opportunities , discuss the goals of the C...

Daniel E. Dawes, the executive director of Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, and Dr. Aletha Maybank, the chief health equity officer and senior vice president of the American Medical Association, discuss the new Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship . Meridith Ford, the owner of Cremalosa, discusses her Decatur-based gelato shop being named best ice cream i...

The Policing Alternatives & Diversion (PAD) Initiative has expanded citywide . Moki Macias, the executive director of PAD, and Chyna Quarker, the referral coordinator for PAD, discuss expanding the initiative. Plus, Brent Leggs, the executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, explains how a new grant will help persevere Black culture and address racial inequity in...

SnapNurse founder Cherie Kloss discusses the history, mission and vision of her company. She also shares how the online staffing platform is responding to the nationwide nurse shortage amid the pandemic. Plus, Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigative reporter Alan Judd discusses his latest article about a former state attorney’s claims that she was fired for “potential violations of state and fe...

Brenda Smeeton, the legal director at the Georgia Justice Project, and Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady discuss the Cobb Second Chance Desk.  Plus, Nsé Ufot, the chief executive officer of the New Georgia Project , discusses pending lawsuits filed against the state of Georgia for its new controversial voting law and what has to happen in these cases for voter registration groups and...

The Georgia Board of Education recently passed a resolution banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) from being taught in public schools. In a series of conversations, “Closer Look” show host Rose Scott talks with several guests about truths, misconceptions and the long-term implications of banning CRT from K-12. We now hear from Marie Mower, an Atlanta parent, who discusses her concerns about the acade...

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat discusses several topics, including combating violent crime amid the pandemic and his desire to lease or buy the Atlanta City Detention Center . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spelman College President Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell discusses a new partnership between Blackstone Launchpad and the Atlanta University Center Consortium that aims to expand students' access to entrepreneurship. Plus, certified master chef Daryl Shular is the founder of the Shular Hospitality Group and the founder of the SHULAR Institute , the first Black-owned culinary arts school in the United S...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is happening this weekend. Atlanta Track Club's Executive Director Rich Kenah returns to “Closer Look” with an update on what runners and spectators can expect at the two-day event and the safety measures in place to keep everyone safe amid the pandemic.   Plus, infectious disease expert Dr. Carlos del Rio discusses the spread of...

Dr. Rodney Lyn, the new dean of the School of Public Health at Georgia State University, talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, his new appointment and his vision for the School of Public Health. Plus, Tom Bruton is a senior scientist at Green Science Policy Institute. Bruton discusses a new report that he co-authored about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) being found in most popul...

WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest coronavirus-related news.  Plus, Majesty and his wife Elize Gayle, the founders of Evo Group Holdings , discuss how they are reimagining and creating neighborhoods that are sustainable and affordable for all Atlantans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is suing the Georgia Department of Labor, citing unprocessed unemployment claims and failure to address appeals during the pandemic. Emily Early, the senior supervising staff attorney for the SPLC’s Economic Justice Project, discusses how the labor department is violating state law. Plus, Greta deMayo, the executive director of the PATH Foundation, discusses...

Andrea Young, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, will talk with Rose about the Department of Justice’s latest move to sue the state of Georgia over the state’s new voting law.   Plus, WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” for Feedback Friday. Rose and Whitehead take calls from show l...

Plus, Dr. Harry Heiman, a clinical associate professor in the Division of Health Management and Policy at the School of Public Health at Georgia State University, discusses the new two-shot COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Cancer Society has a new leader. Dr. Karen Knudsen, the new CEO of the American Cancer Society, talks about her new role and vision for the organization. Plus, Tracey Pendley, Georgia’s 2020 Teacher of The Year, shares her thoughts about Critical Race Theory and the long-term implications of banning it from K-12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Heather Alhadeff, the assistant general manager for planning for MARTA, discusses proposed plans to extend the Atlanta Streetcar between Edgewood Avenue and south of Ponce de Leon Avenue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Gonzalez, the executive director of GALEO (Georgia Assoc. of Latino Elected Officials), discusses a new report that highlights the 2020 growth and engagement of the Latino voters in Georgia.   Plus, Atlanta City Planning Commissioner Tim Keane and Vanessa Lira, the design assistant director for the City of Atlanta, discuss repurposing parking spaces into outdoor seating areas. Plus...

Bill White, the CEO and chair of the Buckhead City Committee , shares his thoughts on the push for lawmakers to pass legislation next year that would allow Buckhead residents to vote on the community becoming a new city. Plus, Tiffany A. Player, an assistant professor of history at Georgia State University , talks about the history of Juneteenth and the importance of it now being recognized as a f...

Dr. Stephanie Behm Cross, the principle investigator for Georgia State’s CREATE Teacher Residency Program, and Alexandra James, a recent graduate of Georgia State University's Middle- Level Education program, and a rising second-year resident in CREATE, discuss how the program equips educators with resources, emotional and instructional support to create equitable schools. See omnystudio.com/liste...

The Georgia Board of Education recently passed a resolution banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) from being taught in public schools. We hear reactions from Dr. Laura Renée Chandler, Oglethorpe’s first vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Dr. Richard Benson, an associate professor in the Department of Education at Spelman College.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

While veterans are getting vaccinated, some may still be hesitant. Denis Richard McDonough, the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, discusses ongoing efforts to get veterans and their families vaccinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Weith-Smith, the founder, president and lead consultant of Custom Human Resource Solutions (CHRS) , joins “Closer Look” to discuss returning to work amid the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darius Billings of The Athlete's Foot, talks about the StAART program , a new initiative aimed at driving Black ownership through franchising.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Deana Ingraham talks about East Point’s response during the pandemic. She also discusses the state of East Point’s infrastructure and ways the city could benefit from President Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Cook, the University of Georgia’s vice provost for diversity and inclusion and strategic university initiatives, talks with Rose about UGA’s new and enhanced plan to address diversity and inclusion over the next five years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.