Diana Martha Louis is an assistant professor of women’s and gender studies at the University of Michigan. In her new book, Louis seeks to reframe some of the historical stories about Black people and mental health in the 19th century. The book is titled “Colored Insane: Slavery, Asylums, and the Politics of Mental Health in the 19th Century.” Combining literary and historical analysis, the book explores the asylum movement, slavery’s impact on the mental health of Black people, and how some historical beliefs about mental health still shape how some in the medical field view Black people’s mental disability in the present day.

Plus, the Working Families Party is an independent political organization focusing on making life better for working families. Recently, Fallon McClure, the deputy southeast regional director for WFP, joined a group of state legislators urging Governor Kemp to use the state’s surplus to cover the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Fallon talks with “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott about her overall thoughts on how lawmakers responded to the federal shutdown, how other federal cuts are impacting the lives of families, as well as the recent political shifts happening within growing progressive movements.

<a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/wgs/en/people/core-faculty/dmlouis.html">Diana Martha Louis</a> is an assistant professor of women&rsquo;s and gender studies at the University of Michigan. In her new book, Louis seeks to reframe some of the historical stories about Black people and mental health in the 19th century. The book is titled<a href="https://cup.columbia.edu/book/colored-insane/9780231212878/"> &ldquo;Colored Insane: Slavery, Asylums, and the Politics of Mental Health in the 19th Century</a>.&rdquo; Combining literary and historical analysis, the book explores the asylum movement, slavery&rsquo;s impact on the mental health of Black people, and how some historical beliefs about mental health still shape how some in the medical field view Black people&rsquo;s mental disability in the present day.
Plus, the<a href="https://workingfamilies.org/"> Working Families Party</a> is an independent political organization focusing on making life better for working families. Recently, Fallon McClure, the deputy southeast regional director for WFP, joined a group of state legislators urging Governor Kemp to use the state&rsquo;s surplus to cover the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Fallon talks with &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; program host Rose Scott about her overall thoughts on how lawmakers responded to the federal shutdown, how other federal cuts are impacting the lives of families, as well as the recent political shifts happening within growing progressive movements.

"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.

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