Supreme Court Decides to Throw Out Legal Challenge to Mifepristone
Today, the Supreme Court decided to throw out the challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone...
State Abortion Bans Threaten Nearly Seven Million Black Women
Bans compound threats to Black women including the Black maternal health crisis and barriers to economic stability Read the Report (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) and In Our Own Voice: National Black…
Florida Abortion Ban Will Be Devastating for Black Women in the South
On Wednesday Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off a major hub for abortion access in the South. In response, Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “Florida has been…
Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act Marks Step Toward Reproductive Justice
This week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced new rules allowing workers to seek accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act for abortion care and other pregnancy-related conditions including stillbirth, miscarriage and infertility treatments. In response, Dr. Regina Davis Moss,…
New Election Poll: The Lives and Voices of Black Families in 2024
Economic issues, reproductive freedom top voter concerns in new In Our Own Voice: Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda poll WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2024) – Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, released new polling data…
In Our Own Voice Launches 2024 “I Am A Reproductive Justice Voter” Campaign
Initiative is designed to bring more Black voters to the polls during pivotal election year Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda and state partner organizations launched the 2024 I Am A Reproductive Justice Voter campaign…
State of the Union: Restoring Roe v. Wade is Not Enough
In response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “Last night, President Biden reaffirmed his commitment to protecting our democracy and restoring Roe v…
Over-the-counter birth control is a welcome step toward contraceptive equity, but barriers remain
In response to the announcement that the oral contraceptive Opill will be available over the counter this month, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “For the first time, Americans will be…
Letter to President Biden: Uplift Reproductive Justice to Strengthen the State of Our Union
January 31, 2024 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, As you prepare to address a Joint Session of Congress on March 7, we write to urge you to…
Unleashing Tomorrow’s Leaders! The Next Generation Leadership Institute Fellowship
UPDATED JUNE 2024: The Next Generation Leadership Institute application period for 2024 has now closed. Get ready to mark your calendars because the Next Generation Leadership Institute Fellowship application is now live, and you do not want to miss this…
