A Black women-led reproductive justice organization that raises awareness of issues at the intersections of race, gender, class, sexual orientation and gender identity has launched a new campaign aimed at educating Black voters on reproductive issues ahead of the 2024 election.
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda kicked off its I Am A Reproductive Justice Voter campaign last week.
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The new initiative aims to involve, educate, and mobilize Black women voters across a dozen states and drive turnout to advocate for policies that advance reproductive justice, which is defined by In Our Own Voice as “the human right to control our sexuality, our gender, our work, and our reproduction.”
Building upon the years of empowering Black communities through voter engagement using the Reproductive Justice framework, this year’s campaign led by In Our Own Voice will include digital advertisements targeting Black voters and billboards in those states, the organization said in a press release sent to NewsOne.
On its website, voters will have access to a comprehensive list of state-specific voter guides and a virtual panel will also be curated by industry leaders to educate participants on critical Reproductive Justice issues. Additionally, the Black RJ History Walk installation will serve as a traveling exhibit designed to educate communities about the history and accomplishments of the Reproductive Justice movement.
“We have a chance to determine what happens in our communities for years to come. We are bold, fearless, powerful and dedicated to protecting your ability to be healthy, supported, and liberated,” the I Am A Reproductive Justice Voter campaign website states. “We can mobilize broad bases across states to ensure that Reproductive Justice policy priorities are centered.”
In Our Own Voice’s campaign…
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