In this current moment of health, socio-economic, and political crisis, the Agenda offers a comprehensive guide for policymakers on centering and improving outcomes for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people. Washington, D.C.—Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2023 Press contact: BerlinRosen, inourownvoice@berlinrosen.com In Our Own Voice Announces Regina Davis Moss as New President With an extensive background in public health and advocacy, Moss will helm the organization’s work to advance reproductive justice…
In reflection of Black Maternal Health Week, Regina Davis Moss, In Our Own Voice’s New President and CEO, released the following statement: “This Black Maternal Health Week arrives amid a troubling landscape for Black women, femmes, and gender expansive people.…
First Black person to lead a major political party WASHINGTON — Today, Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as their leader. Jeffries is the first Black person to hold the top leadership role in…
Last week, WNBA star Brittney Griner’s attorneys announced that she is being moved to a Russian penal colony. Griner, who was convicted for possession of cannabis oil, reportedly will face inhumane conditions and forced labor. In Our Own Voice: National…
Statement from In Our Own Voice President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Once again, Black women voters turned out in large numbers on Election Day, voting in support of Reproductive Justice and candidates who support legal abortion. Marcela Howell,…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda releases post-Dobbs poll showing Black women plan to vote to save their rights WASHINGTON — Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda released new data from…
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Polk County (Iowa) District Judge David Porter sentenced Pieper Lewis, a human trafficking and rape survivor, to closely supervised probation and ordered her to pay $150,000 in restitution to the rapist’s family. Lewis, a 17-year-old Black teen,…
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Lindsay Graham introduced a 15-week abortion ban. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President…
WASHINGTON — While Equal Pay Day 2022 came more than a week earlier than last year, suggesting that women might be making gains, that suggestion is false. The wage gap for women of color has actually widened. Black women will…
