Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on May 16, 2014

NEW YORK --

THIS WEEK on Here and Now: May 18th, 2014

Coming up on Here and Now, award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson taking on an important new role that's more fact that fiction: "America's Diabetes Challenge - Get to Your Goals!"

We'll introduce you to a dedicated midwife who's saving the lives of babies under extreme circumstances in Uganda.

And: we'll fill you in on the health risk linked to gum disease and how a hi-tech treatment is getting to the root of the problem.

Later, a coversation with producer and actress, Sheryl Lee Raplh, about her latest project that brings the life of flambouyant disco star "Sylvester" to the stage.

But first, we're turning our attention to the kidnapping off nearly 300 young girls. They were taken from their boarding school in Nigeria by an extremist group known as Boko Haram. The mass abduction has sparked outrage and protest worldwide, including here in the tri-state area.

Joining us today is Aisha Al-Ada-Wee-Ya, founder of "Women in Islam, Inc"...an organization that focuses on human rights and social justice.

Recently on Here and Now: May 11th, 2014

Happy Mother's Day! Coming up on Here and Now, one woman's mission to save impoverished children in Rwanda.

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