Atlanta Voice marks 60 Years; Kimberly Adams becomes new Marketplace Morning Report host; New book by Malcolm X’s daughter explores his visit to Mecca

About this episode

The episode features discussions on the 60-year history of The Atlanta Voice, the new host of Marketplace Morning Report, and a book by Malcolm X’s daughter.

On today’s “ Closer Look with Rose Scott ,” Janis Ware, the publisher of The Atlanta Voice reflects on their 60 year history as the longest running Black-owned newspaper in the city. The publication’s inception began during the Civil Rights Movement, and Ware’s father was one of the founders.   Then, we met Kimberly Adams , the new host of “ Marketplace Morning Report .” She’ll lead the program starting June 8th and is promising to engage the audience with the latest headlines on the economy, society, and our democracy. Then, Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz shares her new book about her father, Malcolm X. She says Malcolm in the Desert: Wisdom from the Spiritual Transformation of Malcolm X speaks directly to those feeling overwhelmed by the pace of modern life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Rose Scott

Guests: Janis Ware, Kimberly Adams, Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz

Topics covered

• Black-owned newspaper
• Civil Rights Movement
• economy
• society
• democracy
• Malcolm X
• spiritual transformation

Keywords

• Atlanta Voice
• Kimberly Adams
• Marketplace Morning Report
• Malcolm X
• Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz
• Civil Rights Movement
• spiritual transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Atlanta Voice

Books & works: Malcolm in the Desert: Wisdom from the Spiritual Transformation of Malcolm X

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