After 26 years of service to Black women, girls, gender-expensive people and the Reproductive Justice movement at large, it was an honor to celebrate U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee and give her, HER flowers. From pulling every lever within the halls of Congress to defend the human right to make our own health care decisions, to advocating for economic justice, and pushing for justice reform, affordable housing and higher education — Congresswoman Lee knows all of these issues are inextricably connected to Reproductive Justice. For all of these reasons and more, In Our Own Voice: Nation ..read more

NATIONWIDE — In response to last night’s election results, In Our Own Voice President and CEO Regina Davis Moss issued the below statement: “Make no mistake, last night’s election results are nothing short of deeply frightening for everyone who values our democracy, our fundamental human rights, and the future of our country. We know that ..read more

NATIONWIDE — Today, one week after a lower court struck down Georgia’s six-week abortion ban, the state’s Supreme Court has reinstated it. Also today, the Supreme Court upheld an order that allows the state of Texas to continue barring emergency abortion care – blocking federal enforcement of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA ..read more

NATIONWIDE — Today, a Fulton County, GA Superior Court Judge issued a ruling saying the state can no longer enforce its 6-week abortion ban. In response, Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “This ruling is a significant development for Reproductive Justice–and especially for Black people ..read more

Following ProPublica’s investigation about the devastating and preventable death of Amber Nicole Thurman as a result of Georgia’s six-week abortion ban, In Our Own Voice President and CEO Regina Davis Moss released the below statement ..read more

As we close out Pride Month and reflect on the second anniversary of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision, it’s vital to revisit the intricate connections between Black queer history and Reproductive Justice. The tapestry of Reproductive Justice is richly interwoven with the legacies of Black queer women and gender-expansive people who have long demanded justice for themselves and future generations. Now, more than ever is the perfect time to be reminded of the importance of shaking the table in the name of reproductive liberation. Historically, Black queer women and gender-expansive people have b ..read more

Today, the Supreme Court decided to dismiss Idaho and Moyle, et al. v. United States, allowing federal emergency abortion care protections to supersede Idaho’s abortion ban while the case proceeds in lower courts. In response, Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “Black women are almost three times as likely to die from pregnancy complications as white women. Efforts to deny critical care to a pregnant person during a medical emergency are direct attacks on our community. No pregnant person should have to wait until they are about to d ..read more

Today, a leaked Supreme Court document indicated that the Court is likely to dismiss Idaho and Moyle, et al. v. United States and allow abortions in medical emergencies to proceed in Idaho. In response, Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “While this leak is not the final decision, if it holds, we are glad emergency abortion care remains protected for now. But we’re far from comforted or satisfied. With this case likely to return to the lower courts, pregnant people, especially Black women, will continue to have to live in fear of not ..read more

On June 19th, the United States will formally acknowledge Juneteenth for only the fourth time. Juneteenth celebrates the day enslaved people in Texas were officially given their freedom in 1865 – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. I think there is a lot we can learn about hope and resistance from the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas who had to wait for their freedom. This Juneteenth, I implore you to consider how we can collectively harness that spirit of hope and resilience in our fight for Reproductive Justice (RJ) because while there is so much under a ..read more

Today, the Senate failed to pass the Right to IVF Act. In response, Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “Reproductive Justice is about having the freedom to choose if, when, and how to start a family, and when access to IVF is threatened, we’re not able to fully control our own reproductive futures. The Senate’s decision to block the Right to IVF Act is yet another example of our lawmakers imposing personal ideology over science rather than prioritizing the rights and needs of families. Black women are twice as likely to experience in ..read more