Black Women Make their Voices Heard at the March on Washington
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…
Showing Up and Speaking Out at ESSENCE Fest
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 Joins Activists at the Women’s March in Washington, DC
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…
A Celebration of Black Joy: Marcela Howell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
“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…
Protecting Black Mamas Through Reproductive Justice
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…
The New Dangers Surrounding Period-Tracking Apps
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…
Building a Bolder and Brighter RJ Future
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…
A Spotlight on State Leadership: Reproductive Justice State Enhancement Initiative
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,…
Reproductive Justice is on the line in Kansas
Statement from Marcela Howell, president and CEO, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, Kansans are going to the polls to protect their communities and abortion access in their state by voting “no” on…