With election day quickly approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic still surging, it is essential that our communities make a plan to vote and share that plan widely. We know there are attempts to suppress our vote so having a voter…
In the coming weeks, as we lead up to Reproductive Justice Week of Action and Election Day, we want to honor our foremothers and Black women today, who are transforming our world right before our eyes. Each of these Black…
We are excited to welcome the 2020-2022 class of our Next Generation Leadership Institute. The 12 fellows in this class of NextGen rock stars are awe-inspiring and devoted to serving their campus communities. They are dedicated to empowering their peers, advancing Reproductive Justice, and ending gender and racial discrimination while promoting better health outcomes for Black Women. Fellows hail from…
Next Generation Leadership Institute grows by 33%, unveils new curriculum, welcomes 2020-2022 class of HBCU student fellows WASHINGTON — In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda is proud to welcome a new class of Next Generation Leadership…
WASHINGTON — With protests continuing around the country to demand justice for Jacob Blake, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell issued the following statement: “When she refused to take the court,…
Do you have a voting plan? If not, voting rights activist Stacey Abrams says it’s a must and you may want to add it to your “To Do List”. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda’s CEO…
WASHINGTON — Today, the Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice released First Priorities, a detailed punch list of executive and agency actions for the opening days of an incoming administration. First Priorities is based on the Blueprint, a bold, intersectional, and…
On August 13, 2020, Black women finally catch up to what white men were paid last year WASHINGTON — Today, Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, marks the day when Black women catch up to what white men were paid last…
‘Sen. Kamala Harris is highly qualified and has a proven record of fighting for human and civil rights.’ WASHINGTON — Today, Joe Biden announced that Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) will be his running mate in the Democratic bid for…
Last week, Republicans in Congress decided that the American people are less critical than billion-dollar corporations. These elected officials who were put in office to do one job—represent their constituents—determined that states with depleted budgets and millions of American people…
