On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: Ahead of his lecture at Emory University, we'll speak with Michael Banner, the dean of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge, about his latest book, "Britain’s Slavery Debt: Reparations Now!" Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News & WABE.org
🎉 Today marks 45 Years of Lois Reitzes on the WABE airwaves! The Georgia Association of Broadcasters have named her #Atlanta's longest serving radio host and the City of Atlanta has declared November 19th is Lois Reitzes Day. So, how should we celebrate? 🥳 CONGRATULATIONS, LOIS! ✨
🔊 AUDIO ON: A new podcast co-hosted by Rose Scott, produced by the Atlanta History Center & distributed by WABE dispells the longstanding myth that a Black community was drowned in the making of Lake Lanier. The six-episode series also explores the 1912 expulsion of the Black residents of Forsyth County. Learn more: https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/1912-forsyth-county/
#Georgia #LakeLanier
Coffee Conversations
Welcome to Black Coffee Atlanta! We’re here for our last Coffee Conversations with Rose Scott of 2024. Listen in as we discuss our democracy and the upcoming election. Listen at 12pm on WABE News.
First Day of School in Atlanta, 2024!
Thanks for letting us join in the fun on the first day of school, Hope Hill Elementary!
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Kamala Harris leading the Democratic ticket this November.
ONE LAST QUESTION: Rose Scott got #Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President: “We can and must deliver #Georgia.” #gapol #atlpol #2024Election #Democrats #KamalaHarris @followers WABE News WABE
The “Rose Pasta”! 🍝 🎙️☕️
At Cafe Amico in Roswell for Coffee Conversations, Rose enjoys the “Rose Pasta” so much, it made her do a happy dance! 🍝 🎙️☕️ Thanks to the Roswell location for hosting us!
Question ATL at Closer Look’s Juneteenth Special Program
Question ATL brings his rap, “Freedom Is Power” to Closer Look’s Juneteenth Special Program and even did some amazing freestyle! 🎤🎶
Get to know our next location for Coffee Conversations with Rose Scott. We're headed to The Ke'nekt Cooperative in Westview! Join us on Thursday, February 29th at 1pm for this FREE EVENT. Find all the details & RSVP at this link: https://www.wabe.org/events/coffee-conversations-with-rose-scott-10/
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