Fascinating Ohio: An author, safety entrepreneur and trauma researcher

After writing more than 150 books, Columbus native Michael J. Rosen is still not done. He continues writing children's books and adult poetry.Beyond writing, he is an artist of many forms, and a teacher. We’ll learn about all of his trades and more.Sometimes, it just takes one person to change something many people overlook. For Melanie Barrett, her late sister inspired her to create a company dedicated to making safe and stylish outerwear for people in wheelchairs.Research suggests that African American girls are significantly exposed to more traumatic stressors than children of other racial groups.That’s the statistic that inspires Black Girl Rising, a research project exploring urban adolescent African American girls’ experiences.It's all part of this week's Fascinating Ohio.Guests:Michael J. Rosen, authorMelanie Barrett, founder, Bailey BugFran Frazier, founder/executive director, Black Girl Rising