In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda

In Our Own Voice (IOOV) and the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) recently released an issue brief detailing how the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has impeded access to abortion, disrupted economic futures and put the health and lives of millions of Americans at risk. Black women in particular have borne the brunt - the majority of Black women of reproductive age in the United States – 57% – live in states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion. Learn more from IOOV President and CEO Regina Davis Moss and NPWF President Jocelyn Frye about the findings from the brief and ways that policymakers can strengthen access to and coverage of abortion in order to provide dignified and safe pregnancy and birth outcomes, equitable health care, and the social, economic, political, and cultural supports needed for Black people and families to thrive.

❗ TOMORROW❗ Join us HERE for a #LinkedInLive between our own Regina Davis Moss, PhD, MPH, MCHES and National Partnership for Women & Families's Jocelyn Frye to discuss our latest joint brief about abortion access and #ReproJustice for Black women.

#ReproductiveJustice Champions from Georgia, Louisiana & Tennessee join In Our Own Voice: Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President Regina Davis Moss this Thu 5/30 at 3PM ET for “Voting In The South” an #RJVoter Panel Discussion. Featuring leaders from SisterLove, Inc, SisterReach & Women with a Vision Don’t miss it - Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g8-8weMK

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This week, Intersections of Our Lives - a women of color-led RJ collaborative - submitted a statement for the record for a U.S. Senate Budget Committee Hearing on "No Rights to Speak of: The Economic Harms of Restricting Reproductive Freedom." In a joint statement, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)'s Executive Director Sung Yeon Choimorrow, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda's President & CEO Regina Davis Moss, PhD, MPH, MCHES, and National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice's Executive Director Lupe M. R. underscored the impact abortion restrictions have on women and communities of color. Barriers to reproductive health care perpetuate economic insecurity, limit educational and career opportunities, increase health care costs, and perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality. Read the full joint statement: https://bit.ly/49BOT8e

We are pleased to announce that we have officially launched searches for a Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, Vice President of Finance, and Director of Policy & Advocacy. These positions offer a tremendous opportunity to make a truly meaningful impact leading the only national Black women’s Reproductive Justice policy organization. Our goal is to highlight the leadership of Black women at the state and national level on reproductive health, rights, and justice issues. If you are interested in learning more about these roles and In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, please contact Koya Partners | Diversified Search Group directly through Angie Sessoms.