Night of Ideas Atlanta is an annual event that fosters late-night discussions geared toward addressing specific global issues. This year, WABE partnered with Villa Albertine, the Goat Farm Arts Center and Night of Ideas Atlanta to host the event, which featured live music, art and several panel discussions. The theme of this year’s program, which took place on March 29, was common ground. Rose Scott served as the moderator. Today, we will air the opening panel discussion. Rose asked panelists this question: To what extent is Atlanta a common ground for the different communities that call it home?

 

Guests included:

 

Illya Davis, a professor of philosophy at Morehouse College and the director of Freshmen and Seniors' Academic Success Programs 

 

Writer and publisher Walid Hajar Rachedi

 

TEDxAtlanta organizer Jacqui Chew

 

Gigi Pedraza, the executive director and founder of the Latino Community Fund Georgia

 

Saba Long, the executive director of Atlanta Civic Circle

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