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Reproductive Justice

Reproductive Justice

Building wealth is critical to Black women’s ability to create their futures. Reproductive justice is based on the United Nations’ internationally-accepted Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a comprehensive body of law that details the rights of individuals and the responsibilities of government to protect those rights.

Sponsored by

Lineup

  • Monica Simpson
    Executive Director of Sister Song
  • LaTosha Brown
    Co-founder of Black Voters Matter
  • Kwajelyn Jackson
    Executive Director at Feminist Women's Health Center
  • Jamilah Lamieux
    writer, cultural critic, and editor
  • Alicia Garza
    civil rights activist, writer and co-founder of Black Lives Matter
  • Deon Haywood
    Executive Director of Women With A Vision