In response to the recent Gaza war protests on the campus of Emory University, Azadeh Shahshahani, the legal and advocacy director for Project South, explains why the organization is standing in solidarity with students and asking for a thorough investigation regarding the heavy presence and actions of law enforcement.
Plus, Frances Kunreuther and Sean Thomas-Breitfeld, the co-executive directors of The Building Movement Project, discuss the new report “The Push and Pull: Declining Interest in Nonprofit Leadership.” The report examines how "pushing" people of color into leadership positions at nonprofits can have negative effects, and sometimes create organizational issues around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Lastly, for “Closer Look’s graduation series,” we hear from James McMahon. The 2024 graduate of Georgia State University talks about the obstacles he’s faced as a legally blind student and his journey to earning a second degree in history.
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Georgia Assoc. of Black Women Attorneys discuss organization’s mission; Lawsuit filed after GA man’s wrongfully arrest due to facial recognition technology
New DeKalb Schools program addresses teacher shortage; New report examines how Atlanta’s Tax Allocation Districts impact communities of color; Atlanta-based music journalist talks top music of 2023
How Georgia’s multibillion dollar surplus can be used to address key issues within the state
‘Closer Look’ guests discuss possible ways for spending Georgia’s nearly $11 billion surplus
News outlets review signatures collected by “Stop Cop City” coalition; Gwinnett County Board of Education Chair advocates for inclusive religious holiday calendar
CNN’s Victor Blackwell on his career journey, new show; Santa Dee on centering DEI through Santas of Color Coalition
Atlanta City Council Pres. recaps 2023 politics; Breaking down what new climate assessment means for Georgia
Nationwide effort to diversify tourism industry; Santa Rick on the importance of diversity, hope and imagination
FBI warns about terrorist groups’ attempts to influence kids; Organized Noize on their contributions, journey in Hip-Hop
CEO of Atlanta Housing stepping down; Report: End of race-conscious college admissions “adding stress” to Asian Americans
Norman Lear remembered as TV trailblazer; Runoff results for Atlanta school board; Pharmacy deserts rise in Georgia; Sensory-friendly Santas create inclusive holiday experiences
Advocates addressing farmers’ mental health crisis; Morehouse students’ debt cleared; Young author discusses his passion for fighting climate change
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“Closer Look’s” 2023 World AIDS Day Special
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New Oglethorpe University President makes history; New book focuses on Mollie Moon’s fundraising for civil rights movement
Rosalynn Carter honored at memorial service; Report reveals imbalance of diverse representation; Challenges of pandemic on medical industry chronicled in new memoir
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