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Articles by: reproductive justice

Beyoncé Pens Open Letter Demanding Justice For Breonna Taylor
Celebrity

Beyoncé Pens Open Letter Demanding Justice For Breonna Taylor

“With every death of a Black person at the hands of the police, there are two real tragedies: the death itself, and the inaction and delays that follow it,” she wrote.  
By Keyaira Boone · Jun 15, 2020
‘Live PD’ Canceled After Destroying Footage Of Death Of Black Man In Custody
Entertainment

‘Live PD’ Canceled After Destroying Footage Of Death Of Black Man In Custody

After learning that footage of a Black man in police custody was destroyed, many wonder if the network is serving the public's interests or its own.
By Kimberly Wilson · Jun 11, 2020
Porsha Williams Reveals She Was Chased By The KKK At 6 Years Old
Celebrity

Porsha Williams Reveals She Was Chased By The KKK At 6 Years Old

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star said she was literally "smacked in the face with racism."
By Keyaira Boone · Jun 11, 2020
Black Reproductive Justice Advocates Call For Defunding Police In Wake Of Violent Police Response To Protesters
In Defense of Black Lives

Black Reproductive Justice Advocates Call For Defunding Police In Wake Of Violent Police Response To Protesters

Driving out anti-Blackness and white supremacy is a long road that requires both courageous policies and large scale cultural shift.
By Reproductive Justice Coalition · Jun 9, 2020
Abortions Are An Essential Service, Even During COVID-19 Pandemic
News · Op-Ed

Abortions Are An Essential Service, Even During COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 may have an impact on abortion clinics’ ability to run, but the answer isn’t to shut down abortion services.
By Amber Butts · Mar 24, 2020
Elizabeth Warren Explains Why Joe Biden Is Wrong On Abortion Issue
News · Politics

Elizabeth Warren Explains Why Joe Biden Is Wrong On Abortion Issue

Without his “bromance” with former President Barack Obama providing cover, Biden has faced more intense pushback from women’s and reproductive rights organizations. 
By Kirsten West Savali · Jun 6, 2019
Kamala Harris Proposes To Disrupt ‘All-Out Assault’ On Women’s Reproductive Rights
News · Politics

Kamala Harris Proposes To Disrupt ‘All-Out Assault’ On Women’s Reproductive Rights

The 2020 Democratic hopeful goes beyond codifying Roe v. Wade with a plan that allows women in any state to maintain their right to choose.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 29, 2019
News

Federal Judge Blocks Mississippi’s Anti-Abortion, Fetal ‘Heartbeat’ Bill

The law would have gone into effect on July 1.
By Kirsten West Savali · May 24, 2019
Op-Ed

Black Mamas Matter Alliance: Contraception Is Not A Remedy For Poverty

Black mamas should have the right, respect, and resources to thrive before, during and after pregnancy.
By Black Mamas Matter Alliance · Apr 10, 2019
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