In response to yesterday’s election victories for reproductive autonomy in Ohio, Virginia and around the country, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “It’s clearer than ever: Abortion is a winning issue at the ballot box. Tuesday’s election results mean that protections for not just abortion access, but a wide spectrum of reproductive health decisions will be the law of the land in Ohio. Meanwhile, thanks to Virginians electing policymakers aligned with our values, Virginia will remain a vital bulwark for abortion and reproductive care in ..read more

From September 22-26, the In Our Own Voice team hosted movement partners and friends for our 2023 National Policy Summit, Reimagining Policy in Pursuit of Black Reproductive Justice in Washington, D.C. Over the course of four days, we gathered to celebrate, build our community of Black leaders and energize each other to continue fighting for Reproductive Justice both in states and nationally. Here’s a look at what happened at our summit. That’s some big energy, indeed. US AND OUR CREW: DAY 1 Day one was full steam ahead! We welcomed our partners with sessions to get aligned on our legislativ ..read more

Today APHA Press announced the release of Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality: A Holistic Public Health Approach from In Our Own Voice President and CEO Regina Davis Moss, PhD, MPH. The book brings together the intersectional perspectives of researchers, health providers, community leaders and other advocates engaged with Black women’s reproductive and sexual health to identify and disrupt the systemic injustices, assumptions and stereotypes that continue to prevent them from getting the quality health care and other support they need to live healthy lives. At a time when Black wom ..read more

In response to Dianne Feinstein’s death and Laphonza Butler’s swearing in as her successor, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “As we mourn the loss of Senator Dianne Feinstein, a force who fought for so many core issues within Reproductive Justice– abortion access, creating communities free from gun violence, and LGBTQ+ rights—we applaud her legacy carrying on as Laphonza Butler is sworn in to fill the late senator’s seat. Sen. Feinstein shaped numerous policy decisions to help move our nation forward. From leading the Reauthorizing Vio ..read more

In response to the re-introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the U.S. House of Representatives today, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “Voting is a fundamental right essential for securing Reproductive Justice and protecting all the rights and liberties which make our nation a functioning democracy. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is a crucial step toward addressing racial injustice in the electoral process, restoring the heart of the Voting Rights Act, and ensuring that every American can be ..read more

From L to R: Kaylan Tanner, Representative Cori Bush, and Camille Kidd During ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda hosted an “I am a Reproductive Justice Voter” activation in the community corner and the response was overwhelming. Thousands of visitors came through and we spoke to them about the importance of Reproductive Justice and the power of centering it when we head to the polls. Shout out to Rep. Cori Bush for stopping by!  We are energized, hopeful, and ready to continue to lift up the voices of Black women leaders ..read more

In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda hit the streets. June 24th marked one year since the Dobbs decision and since then, more people have been forced to carry unintended or unviable pregnancies to term, and denied access to potentially life-saving reproductive healthcare. This is, and will always be, more than a fight for abortion rights and access for Black women. It is about the many interconnected issues and unique health concerns of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals; and our right to reproductive self-determination. This is our moment, and ..read more

Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Today marks an unsurprising yet grim day for our country’s so-called commitment to equal access to education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled to severely limit the consideration of race in college admissions decisions. This decision comes as conservative state politicians and governors across the nation work to ban books and curriculum related to African American studies, LGBTQIA+ history, and an honest recounting and discussion of our nation’s history of sy ..read more

In this current moment of health, socio-economic, and political crisis, the Agenda offers a comprehensive guide for policymakers on centering and improving outcomes for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people. Washington, D.C.—Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda released its 2023 Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda. A collaboration between Interfaith Voices for Reproductive Justice, SisterLove, Inc., and more than 50 organizations and advocates, the Agenda offers concrete policy solutions across intersecting issues that impact Black women, g ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2023 Press contact: BerlinRosen, inourownvoice@berlinrosen.com In Our Own Voice Announces Regina Davis Moss as New President  With an extensive background in public health and advocacy, Moss will helm the organization’s work to advance reproductive justice through a set of policy priorities and collaboration with its eight strategic partners.  Washington, D.C. — Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda announced Regina Davis Moss as the organization’s new President & CEO. Davis Moss will be taking the place of for ..read more