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. 

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