Data suggests women are registered to vote in the U.S. at higher rates than men – that includes two-thirds of eligible Black women. On today’s special edition of “Closer Look,” we begin conversations with specific voter blocks leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Show host Rose talks with several guests about what issues are top of mind for Black women in Georgia. Guests include: 

Natasha Murphy, the chief of staff for Black Girls Vote

Jasmine Bowles, the executive state director for 9to5 Georgia

Dr. Pearl Dowe, an African American studies and political science professor, who serves as the vice provost for faculty affairs at Emory University

LaTosha Brown, a social strategist and co-founder of Black Voters Matter

Jamine Moton, the CEO of the Atlanta-based company Skylar Security

Data suggests women are registered to vote in the U.S. at higher rates than men – that includes two-thirds of eligible Black women. On today’s special edition of “Closer Look,” we begin conversations with specific voter blocks leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Show host Rose talks with several guests about what issues are top of mind for Black women in Georgia. Guests include: Natasha Murphy, the chief of staff for <a href="https://blackgirlsvote.com/newsletter/summer-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Girls Vote</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=673943891447599&amp;id=100064959811198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jasmine Bowles</a>, the executive state director for <a href="https://9to5.org/chapters/georgia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">9to5 Georgia</a> <a href="https://aas.emory.edu/people/bios/faculty/dowe-pearl.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Pearl Dowe</a>, an African American studies and political science professor, who serves as the vice provost for faculty affairs at Emory University<a href="https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/our-purpose/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LaTosha Brown</a>, a social strategist and co-founder of <a href="https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Voters Matter</a><a href="https://www.jaminemoton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamine Moton</a>, the CEO of the Atlanta-based company <a href="https://www.skylarsecurity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skylar Security</a>

"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.