“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” As we mark the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Fannie Lou Hamer’s words remain relevant in our fight for Reproductive Justice. As we acknowledge the second Roe anniversary post the Dobbs decision, over a…
From September 22-26, the In Our Own Voice team hosted movement partners and friends for our 2023 National Policy Summit, Reimagining Policy in Pursuit of Black Reproductive Justice in Washington, D.C.
August 28, 2023, marked 60 years since the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda staff and partners marched in solidarity with thousands from across the country and President…
During ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda hosted an “I am a Reproductive Justice Voter” activation in the community corner and the response was overwhelming. Thousands of visitors came through and…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda hit the streets. June 24th marked one year since the Dobbs decision and since then, more people have been forced to carry unintended or unviable pregnancies to term, and denied…
“Is faith asleep, is it? Let’s wake it because today, this day is ours, let’s take it.” – poem written by Beah Richards and read by actor Lynn Whitfield Dozens of Black women gathered to do just that, ‘take the…
Hundreds of Black mamas and those who care about Black mamas found community at this year’s Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute hosted by The Black Mamas Matter Alliance earlier this month in Washington, D.C. Conference organizers say the…
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, cycle/period-tracking apps have left nearly one in three menstruators vulnerable to attacks on their privacy. What once was an easy way to map fertility, manage premenstrual symptoms and plan contraception use has now…
For the average college student, a weekend in the nation's capital may include exploring the incredible brunch scene or sightseeing the historical landmarks across the city, but for the 12 students entering the Next Generation Leadership Institute, they spent their…
In 2022, In Our Own Voice launched the Reproductive Justice State Enhancement Initiative, a state-national collaboration with four emerging Reproductive Justice (RJ) organizations. Through funding, training and leadership development, this program prioritizes enhancing the capacity and strategic impact of Black-founded,…
