Trump, Haley make final bid in SC Primary; Live Read-a-thon celebrates Black authors

The South Carolina Primary is happening this weekend. Polls suggest Former President Donald Trump is leading against Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Both candidates are on the campaign trail in the Palmetto State today ahead of voters going to the polls on Saturday. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali join “Closer Look” from South Carolina to discuss the latest and why Georgians are paying close attention to this race.

In honor of Black History Month, the Center for Studies on Africa and Its Diaspora (CSAD) at Georgia State University is hosting a global read-a-thon to celebrate literature from Africa and the African diaspora. Edvige Jean-François, who serves as the executive director of CSAD, talks more about the event and how it aims to unite readers and strengthen cross-cultural connections.