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✊🏿Lifting up the voices of Black women ✊🏾 Fighting for Reproductive Justice ✊🏽 Educating the NextGen of RJ leaders Find us on Instagram: @blackwomensrj Learn more & support our work👇🏾 linktr.ee/BlackRJ

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In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hey, Bluesky 👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽

We’re In Our Own Voice, the nation’s first #ReproJustice partnership aimed at securing RJ policies for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people at all levels of government.

Follow us for more RJ news and content 📲

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In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 1h

House Republicans are hiding language in a GOP funding bill that would ban federal funding for abortion training.

Abortion should not be seen as a political pawn. It’s a much-needed and life-saving medical procedure that doctors should be trained in. https://shorturl.at/Q2lft

House Republicans Want to Force an Overhaul of Doctors’ Abortion Training

A House funding bill includes a rider that critics warn could limit abortion access and doctors’ preparedness for dealing with pregnancy complications.

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In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 22h

We’re not falling for it.
Not the stereotypes.
Not the medical myths.
Not the erasure of our joy, nuance, or brilliance.

Black women are multidimensional—and we’re reclaiming the narrative.

🎥 Watch this mic-drop moment from the #IOOVSummit
#BlackRJ #PropagandaWereNotFallingFor

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 23h

There’s no denying it: Trump is targeting Black officials, namely Black women, in recent firings.

We cannot let this administration dampen our voices in the places they matter most. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

www.nytimes.com

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 4d

C’mon, we know you want a chance to win that Telfar 👀👝

Fill out the survey here, or send it to an HBCU student, faculty, or staff you know! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stateofRJatHBCUsurvey

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In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 5d

Last year alone, Planned Parenthood Louisiana saw over 11,000 patients at its two locations.

And mind you, Planned Parenthood has NEVER been licensed to perform abortions in Louisiana.

So when can we admit this isn’t about abortion but about controlling our bodies? https://bit.ly/48VT40U

Planned Parenthood closes Louisiana clinics after 40 years due to financial and political pressure

Louisiana's only two Planned Parenthood locations have closed after 40 years. The organization says the closure Tuesday is the result of political attacks and funding woes, following President Donald ...

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In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 5d

HBCUs are more than academic institutions—they’re historic hubs of resistance and transformation.

In this clip from the #NextGenFellows series, young leaders reflect on the powerful legacy of HBCUs in social justice and Reproductive Justice movements.

#BlackRJ #RJatHBCUs

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 7d

“What does #HealingJustice look like to you?”

On Sept 3, Black women, healers & organizers showed us—by filling the Michigan Capitol with care, culture & power. Together we affirmed that #ReproductiveJustice is about more than choice—it’s about dignity, survival & joy.

#BlackRJ

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 11d

ICYMI: The government has shut down. And once again—it’s the people who will pay the price.

This shutdown means delays in payments, benefits, and vital services. We are sick of this administration and its allies playing games with our lives.

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 12d

⚠️BREAKING: The FDA has just approved a generic version of #mifepristone, affirming decades of research that mifepristone is safe and effective.

At a time when our bodily autonomy is under attack, we must continue expanding access to abortion medication. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/h...

F.D.A. Approves Generic Abortion Pill as Opponents Push Trump for New Restrictions

www.nytimes.com

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 14d

🚨These are the long-term harms of the Dobbs decision. Anti-abortion extremists continue to push for the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes. These attacks on our bodily autonomy only jeopardize our safety and lives.

Learn more: www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Over 400 pregnancy-related prosecutions occurred after Roe v. Wade was overturned, new study finds

Most of the cases involved allegations of substance use during pregnancy, a nonprofit legal group found.

www.nbcnews.com

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 15d

Congressional Black Caucus Week 2025 was one for the books. From convening with our partners at @nwlc.org, SisterSong & @momsrising.org to discuss the reproductive health crisis to joining @ayannapressley.bsky.social & @repdwightevans.bsky.social on panels, #ALC54 was full of advocacy & community.

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 19d

⏰ HBCU week may be ending, but don’t miss your chance to win a Telfar bag or gift card!

The State of Reproductive Justice at HBCUs survey is still open for students, alumni, faculty, and staff. We want to hear from you! https://blackrj.quorum.us/campaign/140823/

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

blackrj.quorum.us

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 19d

Young people deserve real answers about their health, not stigma & shame. That is why our Next Generation Leadership Institute fellows are calling on Congress to pass the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act.

✍🏾 Take action w/ our HBCU students: https://blackrj.quorum.us/campaign/140823/

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 19d

📣 Calling all HBCU students, alumni, faculty, and staff. We want to hear your voice on the State of Reproductive Justice on campus!

Complete our survey for a chance to win a Telfar bag or gift card. Your input shapes the future of RJ at HBCUs. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stateofRJatHBCUsurvey

The State of Reproductive Justice at HBCUs Survey

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 19d

Are we surprised? Laura Loomer has built her career on racism and misogynoir. We stand with @jasmineforus.bsky.social today, tomorrow, and the day after that. https://www.bet.com/article/5z126b/laura-loomer-attacks-rep-jasmine-crockett-in-racist-rantagain

Laura Loomer Attacks Rep. Jasmine Crockett In Racist Rant...Again

The far-right figure lashed out after Crockett criticized Democrats for recent votes.

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In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 20d

Our President & CEO @reginadavismoss.bsky.social is bringing Reproductive Justice to Congressional Black Caucus Week 💪🏾

Catch her at events inside + outside #ALC54:

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 21d

👀Did you ask your line sisters or brothers if they’ve filled out the Reproductive Justice at HBCU survey?

We want to know the Repro Justice challenges students face at HBCUS. You could walk away with a Telfar or $$$! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stateofRJatHBCUsurvey

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 21d

The 2025 Reproductive Justice Summit = 4 days of power, rest, & movement-building.

Here are a few highlights from our time with movement partners!

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 21d

Wake up—it’s HBCU Week 💙💛

We want to hear from YOU about the state of Reproductive Justice on campus. Are you a student, alum, professor, or staff?

👇🏾 Fill out our survey for a chance to win 💵 or a Telfar Bag 🛍️ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stateofRJatHBCUsurvey

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 22d

Take action on the EACH Act: blackrj.quorum.us/campaign/134...

Take action on REAHYA: blackrj.quorum.us/campaign/140...

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 22d

Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people bear the brunt of extremist repro policies.

So we need your help. Swipe through to learn about REAHYA and the EACH Act, and click into the thread to send a letter of support to your elected officials.

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 25d

Remember that mail-order abortion bill in Texas we told you to watch out for?

It was signed into law yesterday. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 26d

This weekend, our RJ champions are getting ready to fight for #ReproJustice on the Hill. Our guiding light? Our 2025 Black Reproductive Justice Agenda. https://blackrj.org/blackrjpolicyagenda/

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 26d

Allyship isn’t about good intentions. It’s about action.

In this clip from the #SummerWindDown series, Marleaux “Leaux” Blackwell of SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW reminds us:

📺 Watch the full convo: https://www.youtube.com/live/TziSOnY9QM4?si=YxBQZS69nSmpszFQ

In Our Own Voice @blackwomensrj.bsky.social · 27d

Pregnant people should be able to access birthing services wherever they are.

But large healthcare systems are destroying obstetric services in rural hospitals.

Read more: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...

A new study found that when rural hospitals were acquired by larger health systems, they were 30% less likely to continue labor and delivery services five years later. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

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