According to the National Institutes of Health, at least 26 million women and girls between the ages of 15 and 50 are living with uterine fibroids in the United States. Linda Goler Blount, an epidemiologist and the president and CEO of Black Women's Health Imperative, and Tanika Gray Valbrun, the founder of The White Dress Project, discuss symptoms, treatment and why more research and policy changes are needed to examine why Black women are disproportionately affected by the condition.

Plus, the Movement for Black Lives was created to foster a national space for Black people to learn, organize and have dialogues about political conditions. Rukia Lumumba, the director of the Movement for Black Lives’ Electoral Justice Project, discusses her organization’s efforts to inform voters ahead of the 2024 election.

Lastly, “Papa DIDN’T Take No Mess” is a musical about James Brown. The musical will run from Oct. 17–Nov.1., at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in Decatur. Dr. Deanna Brown, “The Godfather of Soul’s” daughter, and Jeremy Cormier worked together to produce the show. They talked with show host Rose Scott about the production and the importance of keeping Brown's legacy alive.

According to the National Institutes of Health,&nbsp;at least 26 million women and girls between the ages of 15 and 50 are living with <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537747/#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20an,and%2050%20have%20uterine%20fibroids.&amp;text=More%20than%2015%20million%20of,associated%20symptoms%20or%20health%20concerns.&amp;text=On%20average%2C%20African%20American%20women,larger%20and%20more%20numerous%20tumors." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">uterine fibroids in the United States</a>. <a href="https://bwhi.org/lindagolerblount/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linda Goler Blount</a>, an epidemiologist and the president and CEO of Black Women's Health Imperative, and <a href="https://www.thewhitedressproject.org/tanika" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tanika Gray Valbrun</a>, the founder of The White Dress Project, discuss symptoms, treatment and why more research and policy changes are needed to examine why Black women are disproportionately affected by the condition.Plus, the <a href="https://m4bl.org/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Movement for Black Lives</a> was created to foster a national space for Black people to learn, organize and have dialogues about political conditions. <a href="https://electoraljusticeproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rukia Lumumba</a>, the director of the <a href="https://electoraljusticeproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Movement for Black Lives’ Electoral Justice Project</a>, discusses her organization’s efforts to inform voters ahead of the 2024 election.Lastly, <a href="https://jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF0yF9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHahGodSxUlnLUYf3DvfILiTBndqL7_fBP_Pe_x1Dk2n1-dY-kqrA9c6HmA_aem_pW_0Rp_UpZsEYdDaR_VFTg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Papa DIDN’T Take No Mess”</a> is a musical about James Brown. The musical will run from Oct. 17–Nov.1., at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in Decatur. Dr. Deanna Brown, “The Godfather of Soul’s” daughter, and Jeremy Cormier worked together to produce the show. They talked with show host Rose Scott about the production and the importance of keeping Brown's legacy alive.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Black women are disproportionately affected by uterine fibroids; Movement for Black Lives sparking national dialogue with voters ahead of 2024 presidential election; New stage production spotlights the life and legacy of the musical legend James Brown 

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