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 Wednesday’s special edition of “Closer Look,” we begin conversations with specific voter blocks leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Host Rose Scott spoke with several guests about what issues are top of mind for Black women in Georgia.
First, Rose talks with Natasha Murphy, the chief of staff for Black Girls Vote, and Jasmine Bowles, the executive state director for 9to5 Georgia. They discuss the efforts by and for Black women to get out the vote and the importance of Black Women’s interests being reflected by their elected representatives.
Then, Dr. Pearl Dowe, an African American studies and political science professor who serves as the vice provost for faculty affairs at Emory University, and LaTosha Brown, a social strategist and co-founder of Black Voters Matter, discuss top issues that matter to Black women this presidential election cycle.
Lastly, Jamine Moton, the CEO of the Atlanta-based company Skylar Security, discusses the top issues concerning Black women business owners, including inflation and venture capital funding. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she talks about reproductive rights being challenged and how it could affect whether she has children or not.
