On August 5, 2025, we returned to Martha’s Vineyard for the second annual Building Reproductive Justice Power Brunch, a gathering rooted in the belief that storytelling is a form of power — and that representation is essential to justice. Martha’s…
Check Out the 2024 Annual Next Generation Leadership Institute Report As we usher in the new year, the Programs and Training Department at In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda is thrilled to celebrate the transformative work…
After 26 years of service to Black women, girls, gender-expensive people and the Reproductive Justice movement at large, it was an honor to celebrate U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee and give her, HER flowers.
As we close out Pride Month and reflect on the second anniversary of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision, it's vital to revisit the intricate connections between Black queer history and Reproductive Justice. The tapestry of Reproductive Justice is richly interwoven…
On June 19th, the United States will formally acknowledge Juneteenth for only the fourth time. Juneteenth celebrates the day enslaved people in Texas were officially given their freedom in 1865 – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. I…
As the flowers bloom and the air fills with the promise of new beginnings, there's no better time to celebrate the achievements of the 2024 Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI; Next Gen) fellows. Serving across seven Historically Black Colleges and…
During Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) (April 11th - April 17th), we take a moment to reflect on the progress achieved and the continued journey ahead. The Black Mamas Matter Alliance established BMHW to amplify the voices and experiences of…
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…
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…
During Black History Month, we reflect on the legacy of Reproductive Justice, a testament to the perseverance and resistance of Black women throughout history. The emergence of the Reproductive Justice movement was a critique of the narrow framing of the…