In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda (IOOV) is a partner in Creative Artists Agency’s (CAA) Full Story Initiative, an industry-wide effort to connect writers, filmmakers, producers, and other storytellers with the research, expertise, and resources needed to create more authentic, nuanced, and impactful stories.
Announced in October 2026, IOOV is bringing a Reproductive Justice perspective and expertise on Black women’s lived experiences to an expanding network of entertainment industry resources.
Connecting Research to Storytelling
Through our Narrative Power for Justice Initiative, In Our Own Voice is advancing research and creative partnerships that expand how Black women’s lives, experiences, and aspirations are represented in media and culture.
As a contributing partner to the Full Story Initiative Digital Toolkit, IOOV is providing resources to help entertainment industry professionals develop more informed and multidimensional portrayals of Black women, including:
- Research and insights on Black women’s experiences, representation, and Reproductive Justice.
- Guidance on narrative gaps and opportunities for more authentic storytelling.
- Case studies demonstrating how creative partnerships can bring new perspectives to film and television.
- Resources connecting storytellers with Reproductive Justice expertise.
Building Narrative Power Through Industry Collaboration
The Full Story Initiative recognizes that authentic storytelling is both culturally important and commercially valuable. By connecting creators with research, community expertise, and evidence of audience demand, the initiative helps make the case for more inclusive storytelling across the entertainment industry.
IOOV’s participation reflects our broader commitment to ensuring that Black women’s perspectives inform the stories being developed, the creative decisions behind them, and the cultural narratives that shape public understanding.
Explore IOOV's Storytelling Resources
Access IOOV’s research, storytelling guidance, case studies, and additional resources available through CAA’s Full Story Initiative Digital Toolkit.