Many in the black community have fought for reproductive justice — but we’re often left out of the story.
Author: Renee Bracey Sherman
The Fight to Cover Georgia
Low-income families, people of color, and youth are disproportionately affected by the decision not to expand Medicaid.
How to Listen When a Loved One Says I Had an Abortion
The stats say that 1 in 3 women will have an abortion before the age of 45, but due to silence and stigma, they often don’t feel safe to talk about their abortion publicly.
Scars as Stories: Breast Cancer in the Black Community
We’ve allowed our fear and the stigma associated with illness and poverty to silence our stories, and that silence is literally killing us.
Beyond Benefits and Body Parts: Obamacare and Black Trans Health
Whether trying to get a basic doctor’s visit, mental health services, or HIV/AIDS related care, Black trans* people have an uphill and often dangerous battle.
Appropriate Cultural Appreciation
It’s an ongoing problem, but what do we do about it?
A Word on Allyship…or Lack Thereof
What exactly does a “good ally” look like?
Improving Abortion Access, Bringing Health Care Home
Many people don’t know that almost half of the counties in California don’t have an accessible abortion provider, and 22 percent of counties don’t have a provider at all.
What’s the Use of Private Insurance If You Don’t Feel Safe Using It?
“Do you have insurance?” the nurse asked me as I checked in for my abortion.
Why I Share My Abortion Story, But Am Not Pro-Voice
Abortions were something I knew other people had—a right I supported, but I stayed out of the conversation in case someone would find me out.