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Honoring Black History Month at Reproductive Freedom for All

Black women have historically led and continue to fight for our reproductive freedom

Honoring Black History Month at Reproductive Freedom for All

As the Trump administration tries to suppress learning about and recognizing Black history, we’ll celebrate Black History Month loudly and proudly—this month and always.

Honoring the contributions of Black communities in shaping reproductive freedom and our country is more important than ever.

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!

Black history in the making: two Black women are serving together in the U.S. Senate for the first time ever

Historic Wins for Black Women in Government

For generations, Black women have been the backbone of political change—organizing, voting, and leading movements for justice. Yet, despite their influence, they have remained underrepresented in elected office.

Now, history is shifting and we’re thrilled to celebrate with two Black women serving together in the U.S. Senate for the first time ever.

Reproductive Freedom for All proudly endorsed reproductive freedom champions Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D–DE) in the 2024 Elections.

"We deserve, unequivocally, the right to make decisions about our own bodies." –Senator Angela Alsbrooks

"A women's right to make decisions about her own body is a fundamental human right." –Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester

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Voices of Power, Forces of Change

Black women are leading the fight for reproductive freedom—providing care, shaping policy, and sharing their stories to drive change. Every day, these leaders are working to protect the right to abortion and expand access for all.

We recognize leaders who unite, inspire, and empower us, including:

Dr. Raegan McDonald Mosley
CEO, Power to Decide

Dr. Jamila Perritt
President & CEO, Physicians for Reproductive Health

Jocelyn Frye
President, National Partnership for Women & Families 

 We recognize leaders who unite, inspire, and empower us, including: Dr. Raegan McDonald Mosley, CEO, Power to Decide Dr. Jamila Perritt, President & CEO, Physicians for Reproductive Health Jocelyn Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

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Black and Legendary Lawmakers

Despite being vastly underrepresented in elected office, Black women are leading the fight for reproductive rights, freedom, and justice across the country.

Their leadership is essential, paving the way for the next generation of Black leaders.  We hope they inspire other Black leaders to run for office and continue the fight for equity and justice.

We recognize and celebrate these reproductive freedom champions:

  • Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Representative for Texas District 30
  • Nikema Williams, U.S. Representative for Georgia District 5
  • Lateefah Simon, U.S. Representative for California District 12
  • Lucy McBath, U.S. Representative for Georgia District 6
  • Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General of Massachusetts
  • Tish James, Attorney General of New York
  • Juliana Stratton, Lt. Governor of Illinois

Representation Matters

We need more black women running for office and holding elected positions. To date, those who identify as Black women make up:

4.1%

of all women statewide elective executives

1%

of all federal elective executives

0.5%

of all members of Congress

0%

of all Governors

Check out these groups to learn how you can support the fight for representation:

 

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Rights Night: How Can We Help End the Black Maternal Health Crisis?

"There is no such thing as a single issue struggle because we do not live single issue lives." –Audre Lorde
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of all high income nations and Black women are dying at 3.5 times the rate than white women during and after childbirth. Yet the majority of maternal and infant deaths in the U.S. are preventable.

We recently hosted an important conversation about why Black maternal health is integral to reproductive freedom.

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What is the Momnibus? Black Maternal Health Momnibus is a package of bills that seek to remedy the severe racial and other disparities in maternal health and mortality in the United States, championed by the Black Maternal Health Caucus.

Why do we need to pass the Momnibus? Birthing people of color, specifically American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) and Black women, experience disproportionate mortality and morbidity rates. Momnibus works to comprehensively address the maternal health crisis in this country and the racial and ethnic disparities that contribute to this crisis.

Know the facts: Black women are 3x more likely than white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition.

So what’s included in this policy package? The Momnibus is aimed at improving maternal health for birthing people of color as well as other high-risk populations, including veterans and incarcerated people—it does this by packaging together standalone bills.

In the past these bills looked like: Social Determinants for Moms Act, Extending WIC for New Moms, Kira Johnson Act, Maternal Health for Veterans Act, Perinatal Workforce Act, Data to Save Moms Act and more.

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Words are Power: Black Art and Digital Activism

Art, love, and joy are necessary to resistance and have been a critical part of the Black community’s fight for civil rights. Part of our power lies in our creativity to envision the world we deserve, inspire other people through a different avenue, and adapt as digital activists.

Whether through painting, poetry, music, performance, or digital activism, art has shaped movements, empowered Black voices, and sparked conversations that lead to real world impact.

We hosted a virtual event to celebrate and honor the art of Black poets and artists who have used their work to drive their activism.

Special thanks to Artistic Director for Baltimore Center Stage Stevie Walker-Webb who joined us for this special event.

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Digital Activism Accounts to Follow:

Thank you to everyone that attended and contributed to a beautiful dialogue on Black art and activism.

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