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The Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Releases First Priorities for an Incoming Administration

August 14, 2020
In Our Own Voice
Abortion Rights, Affordable Health Care, Comprehensive Sex Education, Contraception, Human Rights, Press Release, Reproductive Justice, Statement

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…

Black women demand pay equity

August 13, 2020
In Our Own Voice
Human Rights, Press Release, Reproductive Justice, Statement

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…

Black women applaud Biden’s choice for VP

August 11, 2020
In Our Own Voice
Media Relations, Press Release, Statement, Voting Rights

‘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…

Black Women Mourn Death of Rep. John Lewis, Vow to Continue His Quest for Justice

Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Yesterday, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a lifelong champion of civil rights and equality died. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice…

Black women condemn Supreme Court birth control decision

“The Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision to restrict access to essential health care mandated by the Affordable Care Act, especially in the midst of a public health crisis, is a disgrace. Black women, who already face enormous barriers to healthcare will be disparately impacted by this grave injustice."

Black women to Democrats: Defend our rights or don’t count on our votes

Once again, House Democrats will attach the Hyde Amendment to ban abortion coverage for poor women in the appropriations bill. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell issued the follow statement in response...

Black communities applaud U.S. Supreme Court abortion decision

Today the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June Medical Services, LLC v. Gee to overturn Louisiana’s law requiring doctors who provide abortion care to have hospital admitting privileges, which would have left only one doctor to provide abortion care in the entire state.

Black women demand D.C. statehood

Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President & CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill granting statehood to Washington, D.C. (H.R. 51). In Our Own Voice: National…

Black women applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting Dreamers

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that the Trump administration cannot carry out its plan to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has allowed nearly 800,000 young people to avoid deportation and remain in the U.S.

Black women applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting LGBTQ workers from discrimination

Today the Supreme Court issued a ruling that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person's sex, also protects LGBTQ workers.