Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act Marks Step Toward Reproductive Justice
This week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced new rules allowing workers to seek accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act for abortion care and other pregnancy-related conditions including stillbirth,…
New Election Poll: The Lives and Voices of Black Families in 2024
Economic issues, reproductive freedom top voter concerns in new In Our Own Voice: Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda poll WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2024) – Today, In Our Own Voice:…
In Our Own Voice Launches 2024 “I Am A Reproductive Justice Voter” Campaign
Initiative is designed to bring more Black voters to the polls during pivotal election year Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda and state partner organizations…
State of the Union: Restoring Roe v. Wade is Not Enough
In response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released the following statement: “Last night, President Biden reaffirmed…
Over-the-counter birth control is a welcome step toward contraceptive equity, but barriers remain
In response to the announcement that the oral contraceptive Opill will be available over the counter this month, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice, released…
The Impact on Alabama’s Supreme Court “Fetal Personhood” Decision on Black Women
In response to the latest developments out of Alabama following the state’s Supreme Court ruling that an embryo is considered a person, Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In…
No Indictment for Brittany Watts: Case Still Shows Clear Danger of Abortion Bans and Harm to Black Women
An Ohio grand jury has decided NOT to indict Brittany Watts - a Black woman who miscarried a non-viable fetus at home after care was twice delayed because of the…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda on Supreme Court Agreeing to Hear Mifepristone Case
Today, the Supreme Court decided that they will hear Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration, which will determine access to the essential abortion pill mifepristone. In response,…
In Our Own Voice Celebrates Right To Make Reproductive Decision Victories in 2023 Elections
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…
In Our Own Voice Mourns Dianne Feinstein, Longest Serving Women in U.S. Senate, and Congratulates Laphonza Butler on Historic Appointment
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…
New Book From In Our Own Voice President & CEO Develops Roadmap For Supporting Black Women’s Health and Well-Being
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,…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Applauds the Reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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…
Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Student Loan Plan and LGBTQIA+ Protections
Statement from Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President & CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda on the Supreme Court Decision on Student Loan Plan and…
Devastating Supreme Court Ruling Strikes Down College Affirmative Action Programs
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,…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, 59 Partners Release 2023 Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda
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.…
In Our Own Voice Announces Regina Davis Moss as New President
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,…
Statement from Regina Davis Moss, In Our Own Voice’s New President and CEO
In reflection of Black Maternal Health Week, Regina Davis Moss, In Our Own Voice’s New President and CEO, released the following statement: “This Black Maternal Health Week arrives amid a…
Black women applaud historic election of Jeffries to lead House Democrats
First Black person to lead a major political party WASHINGTON — Today, Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as their leader. Jeffries is the…
Black women call on Biden administration to step up efforts to free Brittney Griner
Last week, WNBA star Brittney Griner’s attorneys announced that she is being moved to a Russian penal colony. Griner, who was convicted for possession of cannabis oil, reportedly will face…
Black women lead the charge to Reproductive Justice victories on Election Day
Statement from In Our Own Voice President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Once again, Black women voters turned out in large numbers on Election Day, voting in support of…
New national polling data show Black women voters motivated by Dobbs decision to vote for Reproductive Justice
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda releases post-Dobbs poll showing Black women plan to vote to save their rights WASHINGTON — Today, In Our Own Voice:…
Black women demand justice for Pieper Lewis
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Polk County (Iowa) District Judge David Porter sentenced Pieper Lewis, a human trafficking and rape survivor, to closely supervised probation and ordered her to pay $150,000 in…
Black women leaders denounce federal abortion ban, call for Reproductive Justice supporters to register and vote
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Lindsay Graham introduced a 15-week abortion ban. In…
Black women’s Equal Pay Day underscores the widening wage gap
WASHINGTON — While Equal Pay Day 2022 came more than a week earlier than last year, suggesting that women might be making gains, that suggestion is false. The wage gap…
Black women applaud executive order, pledge to vote for Reproductive Justice
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, President Biden issued an executive order to protect reproductive rights in response to the U.S.…
Black women denounce wholesale attack on human and civil rights
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Dobbs v…
Marcela’s Voice: May’s Letter from the CEO
Like many of you, I too am still grappling with the news of the leaked Supreme Court opinion. Let’s be clear, as of today, Roe v. Wade is still the…
Black women respond to leaked Alito draft decision, call on Congress to protect reproductive health and rights
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, Politico is reporting that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe and Casey, eliminating the…
Marcela’s Voice: A Letter from the CEO
Happy April! We celebrated Black Maternal Health week (April 12-17) by lifting up Black mothers and calling on public officials to address Black maternal health disparities. We kicked off the…
Black women celebrate Black mothers, demand Congress take action to support Black maternal health
Black Maternal Health Week: “We lift up Black mothers and call on public officials to address Black maternal health disparities” WASHINGTON — Today, is the kick-off of Black Maternal Health…
In Our Own Voice celebrates first Black woman U.S. Supreme Court justice
‘Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will champion human and civil rights.’ WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. With bipartisan support, she…
Black women demand immediate confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson…
Black women demand that Russia release WNBA star
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, news sources report that a Russian court extended WNBA start Brittney Griner’s detention until May…
In Our Own Voice congratulates 195 years of Black press in the USA
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today marks the 195th anniversary of Black press in the United States. In Our Own Voice:…
This Equal Pay Day, the wage gap widens for Black women
WASHINGTON — Equal Pay Day marks the date that women must work into the next year to be paid what men were paid in the previous year. While Equal Pay…
Black women condemn FY22 federal spending bill, demand funding for abortion
WASHINGTON — Congress finally passed the Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill that includes the Hyde Amendment, preventing federal funding of abortion. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice…
Black Women applaud Biden-Harris administration’s leadership on civil and human rights, demand Congress defend the Constitution
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, President Biden delivered the State of the Union address. In…
In Our Own Voice leadership applauds historic nomination
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Reportedly, President Joe Biden will nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to serve on the…
Black women denounce judicial attacks on Black voters
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — This month, two court actions have enraged Black voters: 1) the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to…
Black women denounce U.S. Supreme Court’s attack on voting rights
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s ruling that an Alabama congressional map disadvantages…
Black women denounce racist Senate
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — This week, the U.S. Senate failed to pass voting rights legislation due to Senate rules that…
Black women: ‘There cannot be celebration without legislation!’
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the nation honors the work and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King,…
Black women applaud president’s demands in support of voting rights
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Biden pounded the podium as he demanded that the U.S. Senate take immediate action…
Black women speak out about Arbery’s murderers
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President & CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the three men who hunted and gunned down Ahmaud Arbery…
Black women celebrate Desmond Tutu
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Desmond Tutu died, in Cape Town, South Africa. In Our…
Black women celebrate bell hooks
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — On December 15, bell hooks died in her Kentucky home. In…
Black women denounce high court decision on Texas abortion law, call on Congress to take action
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on the Texas abortion ban. Marcela Howell, president…
Black women leaders demand Reproductive Justice at U.S. Supreme Court Rally
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Vice President of Communications Racine Tucker-Hamilton WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Dobbs v.…
Black women on Build Back Better: Now is the time for Congress to act in support of Black women and communities
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President & CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Biden announced his revised Build Back Better plan. In…
Black women applaud new White House strategy on gender equity and equality
WASHINGTON — In response to the Biden-Harris administration’s release of the new “National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality,” In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President…
Black women leaders applaud temporary stay of Texas abortion ban, demand Reproductive Justice
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Last night, a federal judge blocked enforcement of the Texas abortion…
Black women applaud Biden administration’s move to revoke ‘gag rule’
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Biden’s administration reversed the Trump administration’s “gag rule,” prohibiting health providers who receive funding…
Black women praise Department of Justice lawsuit against Texas abortion law, call for more action
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, September 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to block the extreme…
Texas’ sweeping voter suppression law is a targeted attack on Black women
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new state law making it more difficult to vote…
Black women leaders decry high court action, call for Reproductive Justice in Texas
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — The extreme Texas abortion ban took effect, following the U.S. Supreme…
Black women applaud House vote to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4)
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — On August 24, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement…
When will Black women celebrate voting equality?
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — As Women’s Equality Day (August 26, 2021) — the anniversary of women’s suffrage — approaches, Black…
Black women leaders call for Reproductive Justice in Texas
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Last night, a federal appeals court overturned a lower court’s ruling…
Black women applaud introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4)
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4) was reintroduced in the U.S. House…
Black women praise introduction of the ‘Support Through Loss Act’
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Tammy Duckworth introduced the “Support Through…
Black women denounce latest U.S. Supreme Court attack on the Voting Rights Act
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the combined cases, Brnovich v. Democratic National…
Black women applaud Supreme Court decision upholding Affordable Care Act, condemn LGBTQ discrimination ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the latest case challenging the Affordable Care Act. The Court also announced today its unanimous ruling in favor of an anti-LGBTQ foster care agency’s right…
Black women applaud Juneteenth federal holiday vote, demand action for real change beyond symbolic gesture
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda honors Juneteenth with new Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Senate voted unanimously to adopt a…
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda releases Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda
More than 30 Black women’s organizations and advocates present proactive Reproductive Justice policy solutions WASHINGTON — Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, Interfaith Voices for…
Black women applaud Biden’s first budget and his support for reproductive justice
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, President Joe Biden submitted his first budget to Congress. Marcela Howell, president and CEO…
Black women leaders applaud Clarke to DOJ
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Senate voted 51-48 to confirm Kristen Clarke to…
Black women leaders applaud ‘American Families Plan’
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Tonight, President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress, officially…
Black women leaders applaud confirmation of Gupta to DOJ
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Vanita Gupta to serve as associate…
Black women speak out on Chauvin verdict
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President & CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — In response to the guilty verdict in the murder trial of…
Black women applaud White House proclamation and event on Black maternal health but demand immediate action
Statement on Black Maternal Health Week by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the White House observed Black…
Black women praise Rep. Alcee Hastings’ work for civil rights
Statement from Marcela Howell, president and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the death of U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings was announced.…
Black women leaders on International Transgender Day of Visibility: ‘We see you; we stand with you; you belong!’
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today is International Transgender Visibility Day. Marcela Howell, president and CEO…
Black women leaders applaud diverse slate of judicial nominees
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Biden nominated a diverse group of appointees to fill…
Black women applaud bill to support reproductive justice
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the EACH Act was introduced in both houses of Congress…
Black women leaders applaud confirmation of Shalanda Young as deputy director of OMB
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Shalanda Young as deputy…
Wage gap compounds coronavirus burden on Black women
Statement on Equal Pay Day by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, March 24, 2021, is Equal Pay…
Black women demand an end to NCAA sex discrimination
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — In response to the reports of grossly unequal facilities, amenities and…
Black women denounce violence, stand in solidarity with Asian American communities
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — In response to the recent shootings in the greater Atlanta area,…
Black women leaders applaud confirmation of Deb Haaland as secretary of the Department of the Interior
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — On March 15, 2021, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Rep.…
Black women call for justice for Breonna Taylor, demand end to ongoing police violence
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President & CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Breonna Taylor was killed by police on March 13, 2020, gunned…
Black women on COVID-19 stimulus package: A good start but much more to do!
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President & CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — This week, Congress passed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, President Biden…
Black women leaders applaud confirmation of Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as…
Black women applaud new executive orders on Office of Gender Policy and Title IX
Statement of In Our Own Voice President & CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, on International Women’s Day, President Biden issued two executive orders that take important steps toward greater…
Black women gear up for a year of Reproductive Justice strategies to promote Black women’s health and well-being
National ‘Living a Reproductive Justice Life’ campaign provides platform for Black women to share their lived experiences WASHINGTON — This International Women’s Day, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s…
Black women call for police accountability, end to qualified immunity
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President & CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Sen. Ed Markey…
Black women mourn the death of civil rights advocate Vernon Jordan
Statement from Marcela Howell, founder and president of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the death of civil rights advocate Vernon Jordan was…
Biden orders special enrollment window for the Affordable Care Act
Statement from In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration has reopened enrollment for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, from February…
Black women demand that Congress protect maternal health
Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON – The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 has been introduced…
In Our Own Voice congratulates Pete Buttigieg on historic Cabinet appointment
WASHINGTON — Pete Buttigieg was sworn in as transportation secretary, making him the first openly gay Cabinet secretary. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and…
Black women leaders celebrate first Black president of the ACLU
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — New York University Law Professor Deborah Archer was elected president of…
Black women leaders call on Biden-Harris administration for broad expansion of reproductive rights
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder joins with more than 100 allies to demand swift action. WASHINGTON — Today, President Biden issued executive orders to…
Black women leaders call for Reproductive Justice to commemorate Roe V. Wade
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Founder and President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today is the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision…
Black women celebrate historic Biden-Harris inauguration
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — In response to the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,…
Black women applaud new White House Council for Gender Policy
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — In response to the announcement of the new White House Council…
Black women denounce U.S. Supreme Court medication abortion decision
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that reinstates requirements that women…
Black women leaders applaud Biden’s appointments of Clarke and Gupta to DOJ
WASHINGTON — President-elect Biden nominated Vanita Gupta to serve as associate attorney general and Kristen Clarke to serve as assistant attorney general for civil rights. Marcela Howell, president and CEO…
Black Women Cheer Warnock and Ossoff Georgia Senate Wins as Black Women-Led Victory for Reproductive Justice
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff won their run-off races and will…
Black Women Leaders Commend Appointment of Rice to Top Domestic Policy Position
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — President-elect Biden named Susan Rice to head the White House Domestic…
Black women leaders praise Rep. Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary
WASHINGTON — President-elect Biden nominated U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge to serve as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Marcela Howell, president and CEO of In Our Own…
Black Women Leaders Congratulate Rashida Jones
Statement by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell WASHINGTON — MSNBC announced that Rashida Jones will take the reins as its…
Press Release Archive (PDFs)
- In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Condemns Racist Violence
August 12, 2017 - New report outlines action agenda for interlocking issues of reproductive, racial, criminal justice
June 27, 2017 - Black Women Denounce Killing of Charleena Lyles by Seattle police
June 21, 2017 - Black women call for more action to stop the attack on voting rights
May 15, 2017 - Black women denounce new Voting Commission
May 12, 2017 - The Reintroduction of the EACH Woman Act, A Show of Strength and Unity
January 1, 2017 - Women Win: U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
June 27, 2016 - In Our Own Voice on Celebrating the 43rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Statement by Marcela Howell, Founder and Executive Director
January 21, 2016 - Clinic Violence is a Reproductive Justice Issue
January 21, 2016 - Black Women’s Organizations File U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Abortion Rights in Texas
January 5, 2016 - U.S. Supreme Court to Review Texas Law to Shut Down Clinics
November 13, 2015 - Black Reproductive Justice Activists Convene for a National Strategy Summit in Washington, DC
September 21, 2015 - New Voices Pittsburgh wins lawsuit against Pennsylvania Department of Health
August 11, 2015 - In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Applauds the Introduction of the EACH Woman Act
July 8, 2015 - Roe v. Wade 42nd Anniversary
January 22, 2015 - Policy Briefing
January 13, 2015 - Solidarity with Ferguson
December 2, 2014 - Announcement Joint Statement
October 14, 2014