“Today’s decision is a devastating blow to our democracy and Black voters who have fought for generations to have our voices heard and our communities fairly represented.”
On this National Run for Office Day, the team at In Our Own Voice shares their perspectives on the profound impact of having individuals who mirror our identities and champion our values step into the realm of political leadership: Donna…
In response to the re-introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the U.S. House of Representatives today, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “Voting is a fundamental…
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Today marks an unsurprising yet grim day for our country’s so-called commitment to equal access to education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as the Supreme Court of the United…
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Lindsay Graham introduced a 15-week abortion ban. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President…
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…
Black women are sending a message to Congress and making sure our voices are heard loud and clear about protecting our voting rights. I was honored on Sept. 15 to stand in solidarity with some of my sisters and a…
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new state law making it more difficult to vote in a state that already has restrictive voting laws. Marcela…
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — On August 24, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4). Marcela Howell, founder and president of In…
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — As Women’s Equality Day (August 26, 2021) — the anniversary of women’s suffrage — approaches, Black women are still fighting as attacks on our voting rights…