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…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, 59 Partners Release 2023 Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda
In this current moment of health, socio-economic, and political crisis, the Agenda offers a comprehensive guide for policymakers on centering and improving outcomes for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people. Washington, D.C.—Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive…
Black women lead the charge to Reproductive Justice victories on Election Day
Statement from In Our Own Voice President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Once again, Black women voters turned out in large numbers on Election Day, voting in support of Reproductive Justice and candidates who support legal abortion. Marcela Howell,…
New national polling data show Black women voters motivated by Dobbs decision to vote for Reproductive Justice
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda releases post-Dobbs poll showing Black women plan to vote to save their rights WASHINGTON — Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda released new data from…
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…
Black women demand justice for Pieper Lewis
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Polk County (Iowa) District Judge David Porter sentenced Pieper Lewis, a human trafficking and rape survivor, to closely supervised probation and ordered her to pay $150,000 in restitution to the rapist’s family. Lewis, a 17-year-old Black teen,…
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…