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WCLK Public Affairs

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Each week, alternating Saturdays, the public affairs program is comprised of four main shows: WCLK Profiles, The Local Take with Kiplyn Primus, CAUnow and Community Forum, respectively. WCLK Public Affairs features in depth news along with insightful commentary from noteworthy guests from the business, education, government, community and civic sectors.

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Description:

Each week, alternating Saturdays, the public affairs program is comprised of four main shows: WCLK Profiles, The Local Take with Kiplyn Primus, CAUnow and Community Forum, respectively. WCLK Public Affairs features in depth news along with insightful commentary from noteworthy guests from the business, education, government, community and civic sectors.

Language:

English

Contact:

Clark Atlanta University 111 James P. Brawley Dr., SW Atlanta, GA 30314 (404) 880-8296


Episodes
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April 16: Atlanta Semi-Annual College Prep Series

4/11/2016
The Office of Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell and the Princeton Review will host the 19th semi-annual College Prep Series beginning...

Duration:00:08:12

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New CAU Director Of Athletics J. Lin Dawson On The Importance Of HBCU Sports

12/21/2015
Clark Atlanta University President Ronald A. Johnson named J. Lin Dawson Athletic Director in November. As such, Dawson will oversee all of the CAU...

Duration:00:12:26

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CAU School of Social Work Celebrates 95 Years With October 3 Events

9/22/2015
The Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work at Clark Atlanta University presents a celebration of 95 years of educating competent social workers on...

Duration:00:11:43

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ATL Watershed Management Offers Opportunities To Small Business

8/7/2015
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is a proud supporter of WCLK. They also support small businesses. They are currently accepting...

Duration:00:11:03

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Youth Ensemble of Atlanta Celebrates 25 Years Of Community Performance Arts

8/6/2015
The Youth Ensemble of Atlanta celebrates 25 years of providing a cultural and creative outlet for African American Youth with their Taste of YEA...

Duration:00:11:36

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Atlanta Thyroid Cancer Support Group Forming

7/18/2015
Judy O'Reilly is a thyroid cancer survivor that we featured on Your Health Connection earlier this year. Thyroid cancer is relatively uncommon, and...

Duration:00:10:40

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Mandela Washington Fellows At CAU, Featured On The Local Take On WCLK

6/27/2015
Clark Atlanta University is proud to host the 2015 Washington Mandela Fellowship For Young African Leaders for the second straight year. During June...

Duration:00:34:17

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Giwayen Mata Salute To Men Featuring African Drums Sunday 3pm @ Drew Charte

6/26/2015
WCLK would like to thank our new Business Member Giwayen Mata, presenting a Salute To Men, an African drum and dance concert honoring the struggles,...

Duration:00:15:05

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WCLK Celebrates Fathers On The Local Take, Saturday at 7am

6/18/2015
WCLK celebrates dads this Father's Day Weekend with a special edition of The Local Take with Kiplyn Primus, Saturday morning at 7am. Writers and...

Duration:00:20:29

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Kiplyn Primus Talks With Georgia's New Commissioner of Community Supervisio

6/17/2015
WCLK's ongoing discussion about restorative justice issues continued on The Local Take With Kiplyn Primus on June 13 when she welcomed Georgia's new...

Duration:00:26:29

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WCLK Public Affairs Block Discusses African Americans In World War II on 71

6/5/2015
African Americans who fought in World War II helped win that war, and returned to America with the skills and ideals that helped lead to the subsequent...

Duration:00:16:35

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Human Sex Trafficking Problems, Solutions Saturday Morning 7a On The Local

5/21/2015
Human Sex Trafficking - Child Sex Trafficking- what do these terms really mean? We’ll discuss this and our city’s reputation as the #1 market for human...

Duration:00:22:36

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A Gentleman's Agreement And The Baseball Color Line @ SW Arts Center May 28

5/14/2015
WCLK's Kerwin D. Sims is not only a member of our development and pledge campaign teams, he's also a playwright and director. His latest play, A...

Duration:00:09:02

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WCLK At ABL's 37th Annual CEO Appreciation Luncheon Tuesday

5/9/2015
The Atlanta Business League's 37th Annual CEO Appreciation Luncheon takes place Tuesday, May 12 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. WCLK's Kiplyn Primus...

Duration:00:10:09

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GA DOT Partners with WCLK To Share Georgia Commute Options

5/5/2015
The Georgia DOT is a proud supporter of WCLK. Their current focus is on commute options that will achieve fewer cars on Atlanta roads, cleaner air for...

Duration:00:14:18

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WCLK Supports The United Way's 10th Annual Springtime Shoebox Campaign

4/23/2015
The United Way of Greater Atlanta's annual Spring Shoebox Campaign gives homeless women and children whimsically-decorated shoeboxes filled with...

Duration:00:09:10

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12th Annual David Scott Job Fair Friday 4/24 @ Georgia Intl Convention Cent

4/18/2015
Congressman David Scott's 13th District encompasses much of Atlanta's South and Southwest Metro Area, and much of WCLK's listening audience. His annual...

Duration:00:07:42

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Faron Manuel, CAU Student, Artist and Curator Talks Négritude and More On T

4/9/2015
Faron Manuel is a Clark Atlanta University student, artist and art curator. His latest effort as a curator is entitled Negritude, and is currently on...

Duration:00:10:16

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Light, Bright, and Damn Near White Author Michelle Gordon Jackson On The Lo

4/3/2015
Author, Columnist and Screenwriter Michelle Gordon Jackson takes on the One Drop Rule in her book Light, Bright, and Damn Near White: Black Leaders...

Duration:00:23:58

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Women 2 Women Conference March 14 Honors Pearl Cleage, Susan Taylor

3/3/2015
This year’s Women 2 Women Conference takes place on Saturday, March 14 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Downtown. This year’s keynote speakers include...

Duration:00:32:09