Congratulations to the President-Elect and Vice President-Elect
Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris! Finally, after four long years, we can restore decency and respect back to the presidency. We also applaud this historic…
Black women reject confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela…
Black women provide COVID relief funding for communities because elected officials failed
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Emergency COVID Relief Fund to provide aid in seven cities. WASHINGTON — In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive…
Black women reject nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — This week, the U.S. Senate began the confirmation hearing of…
Sexual Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice Partner Statement on SCOTUS Vacancy
Justice Ginsburg was a tireless guardian of the Constitution, an outspoken protector of equality under the law and a lifelong advocate for fairness and justice. As leaders of the movements…
Black women call for an end to business as usual in the face of ongoing police violence
Black women mourn death of Justice Ginsburg, vow to continue the struggle for equality
Statement from Marcela Howell, founder and president of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Tonight, the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda announces next generation of RJ leaders
Next Generation Leadership Institute grows by 33%, unveils new curriculum, welcomes 2020-2022 class of HBCU student fellows WASHINGTON — In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda is…
Jacob Blake Statement
WASHINGTON — With protests continuing around the country to demand justice for Jacob Blake, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell issued…
The Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Releases First Priorities for an Incoming Administration
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…
Black women demand pay equity
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…
Black women applaud Biden’s choice for VP
‘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.)…
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…
Black women condemn Supreme Court birth control decision
Black women to Democrats: Defend our rights or don’t count on our votes
Black communities applaud U.S. Supreme Court abortion decision
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…
Black women applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting Dreamers
Black women applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting LGBTQ workers from discrimination
Black voters matter, too
Letter to House and Senate Leadership on Federal Policing Priorities
Reproductive Justice advocates applaud Senate introduction of HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act
We stand for reproductive health as U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Pennsylvania cases
Black women demand action on Black maternal health crisis
150+ Groups: We Can Protect Democracy Even as We Safeguard Our Health
Wage gap compounds coronavirus burden on Black women
Black women celebrate Rev. Lowery’s life
Black women call on lawmakers to do more to support them during the pandemic
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda seeks next generation of leaders for two-year paid fellowship opportunity
Historic Improvements in Women’s Health and Well-Being: Reflecting on Ten Years of the ACA
On the tenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we want to make one thing perfectly clear: the ACA is the greatest advancement for women’s health in a generation.…
Voting Rights Coalition Letter: Protect Voting Rights and Public Safety in Response to COVID-19
Dear Members of Congress, Governors, and State Election Officials: The co-chairs of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights’ Voting Rights Task Force, and undersigned organizations, write to urge…
Black women leaders denounce Trump’s latest attack on health care access
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the Trump administration announced an overhaul of the Medicaid program…
Black women leaders denounce SCOTUS decision targeting low-income immigrants
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to allow the Trump administration to…
Black women leaders denounce HHS attack on Californian’s access to abortion care
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda and Black Women for Wellness Today, the Department of Health and Human Services threatened to withhold federal funding…
Black women leaders call for Reproductive Justice to commemorate Roe V. Wade
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and President Marcela Howell Today is the 47th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe…
Black women denounce court’s decision to gut the Affordable Care Act
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Yesterday evening, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down the mandatory coverage…
Black women denounce high court’s decision to let Kentucky abortion restriction stand
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a Kentucky law that forces doctors to…
Black women applaud passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4)
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 (HR 4).…
Black women call on Supreme Court to uphold Reproductive Justice
Amicus brief outlines devastating consequences for women of color, lesbian and transgender Louisianans On December 2, 2019, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda joined partner organization…
We will carry on Rep. Elijah Cummings work — even as we mourn
Statement from Marcela Howell, founder and president of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda “Today, we all mourn the passing of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, a…
We stand with LGBTQ workers as U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in discrimination cases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON — Tomorrow the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in three cases that will decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…
Black Women Demand Supreme Court Protect Abortion Rights in Louisana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Racine Tucker-Hamilton, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda 202.545.7660 or 301.922.8417 In response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to grant…
Black Women respond to the State of the Union Address and applaud Stacey Abrams’ leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEB 6, 2019 Contact: Loretta Kane (917-410-7242 or loretta@caminopr.com) Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Vice President Jessica Pinckney WASHINGTON —…
Black women applaud Pennsylvania injunction to stop rollback of birth control coverage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAN 14, 2019 Contact: Loretta Kane (917-410-7242 or loretta@caminopr.com) Statement of In Our Own Voice President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON –– Today, a federal court in…
Black Women applaud selection of Dr. Leana Wen as new president of Planned Parenthood
34 Reproductive Justice organizations and allies call on Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2018 Contact: Loretta Kane (917-410-7242 or loretta@caminopr.com) WASHINGTON- Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda the National Asian Pacific American Women's…
Black women leaders urge Congress to block Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUL 10, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and Executive Director…
Black women leaders urge Supreme Court to protect Roe V. Wade after Kennedy retirement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUN 27, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and Executive Director…
Black women stand with Muslims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement by Marcela Howell, founder and executive director of In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON, D.C. -…
Black women denounce latest attack on reproductive health and rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr_com / 212-255-2575 Statement by Marcela Howell, founder and executive director of In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON- Today, the…
Black women leaders stand against latest version of Trump’s “gag rule” on reproductive health care
For Immediate Release May 23, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement from In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON - last night, the Trump administration released a draft…
Black women leaders denounce Trump’s “domestic gag rule” on reproductive health care
For Immediate Release May 18, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement from In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON- Today, the Trump administration announced plans to reinstate a…
Groundbreaking reproductive justice report outlines action agenda for Black women’s rights
MEDIA ADVISORY April 2, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Activists, artists and local legislators gather for policy briefing on the health and wellbeing of Black women…
#WhenBlackWomenlead campaign highlights the most impactful leaders of our time: Black women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 In Our Own Voice celebrates Women's History Month by lifting up the Black women who are…
Black women denounce high court’s decision to allow North Carolina to stall redistricting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 19, 2018 Contact: Loretta Kane (917-410-7242 or loretta@caminopr.com) Statement from In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request from North…
Black women denounce new HHS “office of discrimination,” under disguise of conscience protections
For Immediate Release January 18, 2018 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement from In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Trump-Pence administration provided cover for…
New poll results reveal support for women’s reproductive health and rights among Dallas’ Black communities
MEDIA ADVISORY December 14, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR (alexa@caminopr.com or 212-255-2575) Groundbreaking reproductive justice report outlines action agenda for Black women's rights DALLAS - The Afiya Center will…
Black women applaud TIME’s Person of the Year 2017
For Immediate Release December 5, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and Executive Director…
Pittsburgh City Council Passes Will of Council Supporting Insurance Coverage for Abortion Care
For Immediate Release: November 20, 20I7 Contact: Sara Innamorato, sara@newvoicespittsburgh.org. 412.736.0938 Pittsburgh is now the thirteenth locality to send a strong message in support of affordable access to abortion care…
Philadelphia Reps. Morgan Cephas and Christopher Rabb speak at briefing on the state of Black women’s rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 New Voices for Reproductive Justice hosts Philadelphia reproductive justice report briefing in partnership with In Our…
Groundbreaking reproductive justice report examines the lives of Black women
MEDIA ADVISORY October 23, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 New Voices for Reproductive Justice hosts Philadelphia report briefing in partnershie_ with In Our Own Voice: National…
Black women denounce Trump’s latest attack on health care access
For Immediate Release October 12, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR (alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575) Statement of In Our Own Voice Executive Director and Founder Marcella Howell WASHINGTON -Today, Trump issued…
Black women denounce Trump’s new hurdles to birth control access
For Immediate Release October 6, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement from In Our Own Voice Executive Director and Founder Marcela Howell WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today,…
New opinion survey of African Americans to be released at ‘When Black Women Lead’ conference
MEDIA ADVISORY September 22, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Data show most do not think it is a good time to be Black in America WASHINGTON…
Black women leaders strategize to change business as usual in politics
MEDIA ADVISORY September 20, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 'When Black Women Lead' conference to focus on policies to advance Black women's rights WASHINGTON - In…
Black women leaders to brief the Congressional Black Caucus on the state of Black women’s reproductive health
MEDIA ADVISORY September 14, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr_com / 212-255-2575 Groundbreaking reproductive justice report findings to be presented at the Caucus's annual conference WASHINGTON - In Our…
Black women denounce suspension of Obama investigative rules on campus rape
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis (212-255-2575 or alexa@caminopr.com) Statement of In Our Own Voice Founder and Executive Director Marcela Howell WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Department…
Black women stand with Dreamers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 20I7 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@.caminopccom / 212-255-2575 Statement from In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Trump administration announced plans to end…
Black women continue fight for economic justice while Trump abandons equal pay protections
For Immediate Release August 31, 2017 Contact: Alexa Mauzy-Lewis, Camino PR alexa@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement from In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the White House revoked an Obama…
National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Condemns Racist Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2017 Contact: Loretta Kane (917-410-7242 or loretta@caminopr.com) In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda Condemns Racist Violence, Calls on Trump administration to take action Statement of…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda condemns racist violence, calls on Trump administration to take action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 20I7 Contact: Loretta Kane (9 I 7-4 I 0-724 2 or loretta@caminopr.com) Statement of Founder and Executive Director Marcela Howell WASHINGTON - In response to…
New report outlines action agenda for interlocking issues of reproductive, racial, criminal justice
For Immediate Release: June 27, 2017 Contact: Amy Lebowitz, Camino PR amy@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Report briefing puts human face to Black women’s reproductive justice challenges WASHINGTON — Today, In Our…
Black Women Denounce Killing of Charleena Lyles by Seattle police
Statement of In Our Own Voice Founder and Executive Director Marcela Howell WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Sunday, June 18, 2017, Charleena Lyles was shot dead, in her own home, by…
Black women call for more action to stop the attack on voting rights.
For Immediate Release May 15, 2017 Contact: Amy Lebowitz, Camino PR amy@caminopr.com / 212-255-2575 Statement from In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court let stand…
Black women denounce new Voting Commission
For Immediate Release May 12, 2017 Contact: Loretta Kane (917-410-7242 or loretta@caminopr.com) Statement from In Our Own Voice WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the White House announced the creation of…
Reproductive Justice Advocates Urge Senate Judiciary Panel to Block Confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch
For Immediate Release: March 15, 2017 For Interviews Contact: michelle@blackrj.org Washington, D.C. — In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health…
Women Win: U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
June 27 2016 Today the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a woman’s constitutional right to make her own decisions about her health, family and future— no matter where she lives. By…
National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Applauds the Introduction of the EACH Woman Act
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda thanks Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Louise Slaughter (D-NY), and more than 60 Members…
Press Release Archive (PDFs)
- In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Condemns Racist Violence
August 12, 2017 - New report outlines action agenda for interlocking issues of reproductive, racial, criminal justice
June 27, 2017 - Black Women Denounce Killing of Charleena Lyles by Seattle police
June 21, 2017 - Black women call for more action to stop the attack on voting rights
May 15, 2017 - Black women denounce new Voting Commission
May 12, 2017 - The Reintroduction of the EACH Woman Act, A Show of Strength and Unity
January 1, 2017 - Women Win: U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
June 27, 2016 - In Our Own Voice on Celebrating the 43rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Statement by Marcela Howell, Founder and Executive Director
January 21, 2016 - Clinic Violence is a Reproductive Justice Issue
January 21, 2016 - Black Women’s Organizations File U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Abortion Rights in Texas
January 5, 2016 - U.S. Supreme Court to Review Texas Law to Shut Down Clinics
November 13, 2015 - Black Reproductive Justice Activists Convene for a National Strategy Summit in Washington, DC
September 21, 2015 - New Voices Pittsburgh wins lawsuit against Pennsylvania Department of Health
August 11, 2015 - In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Applauds the Introduction of the EACH Woman Act
July 8, 2015 - Roe v. Wade 42nd Anniversary
January 22, 2015 - Policy Briefing
January 13, 2015 - Solidarity with Ferguson
December 2, 2014 - Announcement Joint Statement
October 14, 2014