SisterSong

“Today on Juneteenth, we celebrate the values of liberation and joy. I’m celebrating the Black leaders who have never stopped fighting for freedom. I’m celebrating all the Black mammas who are courageously raising the next generation. I’m celebrating the abortion providers offering life saving, compassionate care. I’m celebrating our vision for Reproductive Justice that represents a world where we can have children, or not, and live in safe and sustainable communities. It is the ultimate act of resistance to live joyfully as our full selves and that is the spirit of Juneteenth. There is still much to fight for as we seek full liberation, but today is for us and for our community.” - 🖤

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“We will not ask for Liberation. We will fight for what’s ours. We demand LGBTQ+ liberation and Racial Justice!”

Pride

Tell a friend tell a friend to tell a friend! Proposals for LTAS have been extended until Friday, May 24th at 11:59 pm EST!

Our community is long overdue for a discussion on accountability, especially when it comes to gender-based violence—we’re thinking of Cassie Ventura, Megan Pete, Drew Dixon, Dee Barnes and the many Black women survivors who have pleaded for justice. Our hearts break for the survivors who have been triggered seeing graphic videos of Black women being attacked or hearing diss tracks that use Black women as collateral damage. We fight for a world in which our lives matter and our bodies are protected. And to the thousands who suffer in silence, whose sufferings are mocked or traumas aren’t believed–we are with you.

Reproductive Justice insists on the intersectionality of our struggles, recognizing that issues like reproductive freedom, misogynoir and gender-based violence must be tackled together. Trusting Black women must be the norm, not the exception—because our liberation depends on it.

👀We are two days away from our proposal submission deadline!

So, if you were thinking about submitting but imposter syndrome kicked in, this is your sign to Submit that proposal anyway! There is a whole audience waiting to hear your brilliance!

See our linktree or visit letstalkaboutsexconference.com to apply!

Celebratory days like today are full of joy and celebration, but for many, they can also bring up heavy emotions. We at SisterSong are thinking of you and are sending you love🫶🏾 Happy Mother’s Day to all the Birthing folks out there!

The Birth Justice Care Fund is now open! Visit out site to apply!

https://form.jotform.com/231643815588061

“Today, Florida’s dangerous six-week abortion ban goes into effect. Once a sanctuary state for abortion care in the South, this ban leaves Floridians with even less access to care and will cause ripple effects across the region. Six weeks gestation is before most people know they are pregnant. Now, pregnant people will have to travel even further from their homes to access the care they need and deserve.

The anti-abortion extremists supporting abortion bans do not care about our lives or our children’s lives. They just want to retain their power by controlling our bodies and our futures. We’ve watched over and over as abortion bans result in decreased access to any and all reproductive health care, increases in infant mortality rates, and greater economic insecurity in states across the country. Being forced to remain pregnant could have deadly consequences—especially for Black women, who are four times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy complications in Florida. Horrifying realities like this make us fight even harder. Because people will still seek abortion. And we will not stop fighting for Reproductive Justice.”

This week, join SisterSong as we celebrate Black Maternal Health Week!

Black Maternal Health Week was created to build awareness, activism, and community aimed at amplifying the voices of Black Mamas and centering the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements!

We're excited to announce our Black Maternal Health Week giveaway! To enter, tag two friends you feel deserve a beautiful basket of self-care goodies!

One lucky winner in each of our 4 Key states (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Kentucky) will receive a care package filled with products that support self-care/maternal health and wellness. Let's raise awareness for Black Maternal Health Week and get some great goodies in the process!
The drawing ends Friday April 19th!

“To invoke Nina Simone’s infamous lyrics, it’s not just ‘Mississippi goddam,’ now it’s Arizona goddam too.

Today Arizona’s Supreme Court ruling upheld a Civil War-era total abortion ban. This ruling ignores the will of the people in Arizona and denies their bodily autonomy. It is also proof that our systems are broken. Medical professionals in Arizona can now be punished with two to five years in prison for providing an abortion. Criminalizing medical care is harmful not only to doctors, but to pregnant people and their support systems. Arizona’s law was originally passed in 1864, before the last slave in the country was freed and before women could own property. Abortion bans were never about health care, they were always about control and upholding white supremacy culture. We won’t stop fighting for Reproductive Justice—by any means necessary.” — Monica Simpson, Executive Director of SisterSong

On May 12th from 12pm-4pm join Sistersong as we bring back the Trust Black Women Day Party Brunch in Louisville, KY at The Gathering Place.

This event (with RSVP) that will have limited seating, and will feature food, music, storytelling with Girl Code Louisville, childcare and a very special appearance by singer/actress Koryn Hawthorne.

I know we can’t be the only ones missing the connection that only LTAS brings! 😭😅

So make sure you tap in and get your early bird tickets, because if you thought 2022 was a full of community in DC is going to be everything and more!!! 💅🏽😜🙌🏿

2022!

Rest in Peace Breonna Taylor🤍.

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This Women’s HERstory Month we’re excited to spotlight a few incredible “Game ChangeHER” organizations! 🔥

Today is and with this year’s theme being “Inspire Inclusion,” these orgs are not just participating; they’re leading the charge, ensuring that Black women’s health is prioritized and valued. ✊🏾

Can we get a little commotion in the comments for these champions of health and inclusion?! ⬇️ Follow, engage, and amplify their message. And if you know more orgs making a difference, tag them in the comments!

Let’s grow this community of support and empowerment together. ✨

In order of appearance:

SisterLove, Inc: The oldest women-centered HIV and sexual & reproductive justice advocacy organization in Atlanta and the Southeast.

Black Mamas Matter Alliance: The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mamas and birthing people to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.

The White Dress Project: We CAN Wear White: As a non-profit organization, primarily made up of women with impactful fibroid journeys, we are uniquely positioned to educate, empower, and support those who are managing life with fibroids.

SisterSong - SisterSong is a Southern based, national membership organization; their purpose is to build an effective network of individuals and organizations to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities.

GirlTREK: Healthy Black Women and Girls - Far more than a walking group, GirlTREK is a life-saving sisterhood. They are a campaign to heal intergenerational trauma, fight systemic racism and transform Black lives.

Health In Her HUE - a digital platform that connects Black women and women of color to culturally competent and sensitive healthcare providers, and offers health information and content that centers their lived experiences.

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Happy International Women’s Day! Today we are thankful for the RJ Mothers and the frame work they created for us to do this work!

RJ Monologues is a series of storytelling events hosted by Sistersong and Girl Code Louisville.

Kentuckians will have the opportunity to share their stories centered around Abortion, Birth Justice and Trusting Black Women.

Mark your calendars for March 10th from 2-4 pm as we take you on a cultural and artistic experience within the RJ movement. Follow Girl Code Louisville for more information on how to be a storyteller.

“…We move as a movement anchored by many leaders of good conscience and community trust. We call for unity within the movement and ask for continued grace from those who support us as we counter injustices. With attacks from an opposition that wants to see our doors closed, we remain steadfast in our mission, particularly as we navigate one of the most hostile environments for Reproductive Justice. We are grateful for calls to grow and expand our work to achieve a global impact. SisterSong remains committed to showing up each day to achieve Reproductive Justice for the most marginalized among us–both at home and abroad.”

For the full statement visit SisterSong.net!

SisterSong is so excited to be in partnership with the Everbody Campaign and over 60 beauty brands from the wellness industry committed to Reproductive Freedom for all Birthing Bodies!

Join the fight at everybodycampaign.com and learn more about SisterSong’s Mission and Reproductive Justice by visiting our website at SisterSong.net.

We are excited to announce that Early Bird Registration for the Let's Talk About S*x! conference 2024 is officially open! SisterSong, the National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, is hosting the nation's largest reproductive justice conference from August 22-25, 2024, in Washington, D.C., and we want you to be a part of it.

This year's conference is particularly special as it marks the 30th Anniversary of Reproductive Justice. We believe that it is a critical moment for our movement, and what better place to have LTAS than D.C. - a vibrant, politically strategic city with roots in Black Culture to re-establish our unity, activism, and collective vision.

As an early bird registrant, you will receive a discounted registration fee and secure your spot at the conference. You'll also have the opportunity to engage with leaders from across the country, participate in thought-provoking workshops, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Register today!

Let's Talk About S*x Conference 2024 Online registration for Let's Talk About S*x Conference 2024.

Join SisterSong and our partners for a day of prayer and collective action on February 13th from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM EST.

Prayer is not only a spiritual tool, but also a means of resistance. That's why we are dedicating a day of action to praying for ourselves, our LGBTQ+ siblings, and those whose reproductive rights are being threatened by the Georgia Legislature.

Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to acknowledge progress in HIV prevention and care among Black/African American people while recognizing the work still needed. To , we must address HIV stigma and barriers. http://bit.ly/3HHnwOY

Come and be a part of the celebration of Ohio's recent Reproductive Justice Wins! Join us on Saturday, February 5th, from 1-5 pm at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, located at 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44113, Room 26AB.

We’ve got to keep the energy up about this case because we will NOT let Ms. Watts suffer in silence. In the meantime, please consider supporting her with a donation, which go towards legal fees, medical expenses, and trauma counseling!

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