Closer Look with Rose Scott

Lawyer shares what’s troubling about authority of some sheriffs; UNCF turns 80; Georgia Tech accelerator aims to help food and beverage entrepreneurs


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Jessica Pishko is a journalist and lawyer. She joins “Closer Look,” to discuss her new book, "The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy."

 

Plus, the United Negro College Fund awards more than $ 1 million in scholarships to students of color every year. This year marks the organization’s 80th anniversary. Its theme is “Honoring the Legacy, Transforming the Future.” Justine Boyd, UNCF’s assistant vice president of regional development, talks with Rose about how the organization is celebrating 80 years and continuing its mission to connect students of color with a college education.

 

Lastly, Brandy Stanfield-Nagel, is co-director of the Georgia Tech Food and Beverage Accelerator, along with Aubrey Lenyard, who is also the founder of AubSauce. They discuss the launch of their new program created to help entrepreneurs get their food and beverage products on grocery store shelves. 

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