The Local Take With Kiplyn Primus
Saturday Mornings 8am
The Local Take with Kiplyn Primus features discussions about critical issues facing Atlanta and profiles of organizations doing important work in the communities served by WCLK. As public broadcasters it is part of our mission to engage with the community and feature people and issues that aren't always covered by mainstream, commercial media outlets.
Kiplyn Primus is a graduate of Howard University and Clark Atlanta University and has a long career in public and commercial media. She is a veteran facilitator for StoryCorps' Atlanta studio, and has written extensively on global and local initiatives for a number of publications.
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with Kenya Mitchell and Raeha Kim about the upcoming Royal Arts Gala, which works to empower the next generation of artists.
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with author, historian, and Morehouse graduate, Dr. Jeffry Ogbar about his newest book America's Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy
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Kiplyn Primus speaks to the artist Steve Allen about his exhibition Ancestral Origins: The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with Melanie Few a marketing pioneer about her success in the faith marketing arena. Her Super Bowl Soulful Celebration broadcast on CBS February 10th for its 25th Anniversary.
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with Precious Lovell an artist who works with fabric a family tradition that her ancestors embraced.
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with Dr. Bruce Waldholtz, a gastroenterologist from the American Cancer Society about the risk factors and warning signs of pancreatic cancer. Our colleague, Diane Larche passed from the disease in 2024.
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with Joy McCloud from the Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. about their upcoming Business Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs. This event takes place on Saturday, January 27th at Clayton State Unviersity
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with Stepp Stewart, Economy Jackson and Chef Ashley Keyes about their work with Public Relations Maven and founder of the Atlanta Family Food Fest about her impact on our community and their lives. Rest in Peace Diane Larche.
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with Pamela Perkins-Carn co-convener of the Ending Mass Incarceration Georgia Network about the 2024 Legislative Session.
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Kiplyn Primus speaks with State Representative Kim Schofield about HB861 a Menstrual Product Disclosure Law asks for the ingredients in female menstrual products to be listed on packaging. Laws recently passed in New York and California support this effort.