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F*ck Marry KillBad Bunny's Calvin Klein Ad is DEFINITELY Reproductive Justice: Latinx Community is Reproductive Justice with Lorena Banda and Lori RodriguezDid you love Bad Bunny's Calvin Klein ad as much as we did?? đ€ This week, we're talking about Latinx communities and Reproductive Justice with sex educator and activist, Lorena Banda, and SisterSong's very own, Lori Rodriguez! Lori produces FMK and is normally working hard behind the scenes, so we are so excited to have them in front of the mic for this episode đ€Check out Lorena's work here! InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInAnd keep an eye out for her rebranded newsletter coming soon! đBook that Lorena re...
2025-11-141h 09
F*ck Marry KillYou Can Pick Your Chosen Family, and You Can Pick Your Nose, but You Can't Pick Your Chosen Family's Nose: Redefining Families is Reproductive Justice with Khye Blue and Alanah ArmsteadBut if you really wanna pick your chosen family's nose, we won't tell...This week, Simran is joined by Khye and Alanah from the Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center to talk about redefining families and family abolition. In the brilliant words of Khye, "community is the opposite of capitalism". Check out Kuluntu's work: https://kuluntu.center/Read the Redefining Families Literature Review: https://kuluntu.center/redefiningfamilyListen to the short story that Khye referenced: "The Library" by Terri A. Meredith. Story starts around 1:06:00 https://www.youtube.com/live/bauKQMszqaI?si=fQzTlJsrMJ9jXJcZ
2025-10-251h 31
Organize the Rich RadioFrom rural North Carolina to the Times100: Talking about money, class and movement building with Monica SimpsonIn the last episode of this season, hosts Michael Gast and Allison Budschalow sit down with Monica Simpson.Monica is, among many things, the Executive Director of SisterSong, the United States' largest organization dedicated to reproductive justice for women of color, and one of TIME magazine's 100âs most influential people of 2023. She is also a member of the Trust Web, the redistribution project we learned about in our first episode with Elspeth Gilmore. Monica shares her journey from a small rural town in North Carolina to becoming a national leader for...
2025-10-1356 min
F*ck Marry KillLIVE @ Essence Fest 2025: Louisiana's Future Can Be Full of Reproductive Justice with Dorothy NairneEssence Fest 2025 was one for the books! SisterSong's booth was TWICE AS BIG as last year's, and we got to roll out our brand new Reproductive Justice Culture House where we did a LIVE recording of your favorite podcast, F*ck Marry Kill. Check out this episode featuring New Orleans activist and entrepreneur, Dorothy Nairne. Dorothy is best known for suing the Louisiana government for gerrymandering Black neighborhoods, but she can also be seen in this episode cracking Simran up with her silly jokes and sharing her wisdom on the future of Louisiana. Full video...
2025-10-0248 min
Assembly Required with Stacey AbramsHow to Fight Back Against the Republicansâ Anti-Abortion AuthoritarianismAuthoritarianism takes many forms - including stripping women of their rights. This summer marked three years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, eradicating the federal constitutional right to abortion and handing states the power to impose extreme restrictions or outright bans. The fallout has been devastating. Women have been hospitalized, dragged into court, and some have died as a direct result of Roeâs reversal. On this weekâs Assembly Required, Stacey Abrams is joined by New York Times best-selling author Jessica Valenti to break down the current state of the fight for abortion access, and by Monica Simpsonâexecuti...
2025-08-281h 13
F*ck Marry KillLiberation for All, Inshallah! Muslim Values are Reproductive Justice with Sahar PirzadaIn this week's episode of FMK, Simran is joined by Sahar from HEART, an organization that works to promote sexual health, uproot gendered violence, and advance Reproductive Justice by establishing choice and access for the most impacted Muslims. This episode explores the beautiful relationship that's possible between faith and movement work, and how we can be nurturing that connection in a way that's intentional and inclusive. Are you a Muslim person looking for community? Are you a Reproductive Justice advocate looking for community? Are you BOTH?!? Connect with HEART!Follow HEART: https://www...
2025-08-2357 min
F*ck Marry KillWhat's in Your Hoe Bag? Sexual Liberation is Reproductive Justice with Solonje Burnett and Maura ChanzICYMI, the F*ck, Marry, Kill podcast launched Season 2 this summer with a FABULOUS birthday party in NYC! The party featured a LIVE EPISODE TAPING with Solonje Burnett, aka the Weed Auntie, and Maura Chanz, host of Women in Progress. It also happened to be Simran's birthday, in case you want to send her a belated bday gift... The live taping is finally here!! Check out this hilarious conversation on all things sexual liberation. We also raffled off an FMK branded HOE BAG, an invention from the brilliant mind of Maura Chanz, that has everything you might...
2025-08-0357 min
F*ck Marry KillRIP Target's Ugly Pride Collection: Protecting DEI is Reproductive Justice with Natania Malin GazekDEI needs our protection, stat!! On this episode of F*ck, Marry, Kill, Simran is joined by DEI consultant and educator Natania Malin Gazek, whose work focuses on supporting workplaces with the process of implementing ethical, justice oriented systems into practice. (p.s. the slander of the Target Pride collection does not include the Gender Fluid mug, Simran loves that mug)Did you love learning from Natania as much as we did? They'd love to help more folks in our community! Click THIS LINK to Natania's contact form and let them know you heard about t...
2025-07-181h 10
G-Chats With Giana JarrahBlack Women Deserve Better: Exposing the Health Disparities No One Talks About Ep 28đ Cited Studies & Data SourcesMaternal Mortality Rates-Black women are 3â4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.Source: CDC Reproductive Health Report, 2020Hypertension and Heart Disease-Black women have the highest rates of high blood pressure among all groups in the U.S.Source: American Heart Association (Go Red for Women, 2018)Pain Bias in Medicine-Half of white medical trainees held false beliefs that Black patients feel less pain.Source: Hoffman KM et al. PNAS, 2016. PMID: 27044069Underdiagnosis in Endometriosis-Black women with endometriosis face delays in diagnosis and more advanced disease at diagnosis.Source: Bougie O et al., Obstet Gynecol Clin...
2025-07-1834 min
F*ck Marry KillCalling All MILFs! Birth Justice is Reproductive Justice with Latham Thomas: LIVE TAPING at MamaGlow Black Maternal Health Week MixerF*ck, Marry, Kill is back with our first video episode of the season! Check out this LIVE conversation with Latham Thomas from MamaGlow, filmed during our Black Maternal Health Week Mixer in NYC. This episode also includes the beautiful and painful birthing stories from folks in the audience.Learn more about MamaGlow: https://mamaglow.com/Follow Latham and MamaGlow: https://www.instagram.com/glowmaven/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/mamaglow/?hl=enFollow F*ck Marry Kill: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/
2025-06-2747 min
Human Rights Education Now!Episode 56: Loretta J. Ross, Part OneLoretta J. Ross is a Professor at Smith College in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender, where she teaches courses on white supremacy, human rights, and calling in the calling-out culture. A lifelong activist and scholar, she co-created the theory of Reproductive Justice and has led national movements for over five decades, including organizing the 2004 March for Womenâs Lives and serving as the director of SisterSong from 2005 to 2012. Loretta has held leadership roles in organizations such as the National Black Womenâs Health Project and the D.C. Rape Crisis Center, where she was one of t...
2025-06-0330 min
F*ck Marry KillEveryone Can Do Reproductive Justice! You Probably Already Are with Ana'Neicia Williams and Angela MasdenWE'RE BACK BABYYYYYYY!!! We're so back. Welcome to Season 2 of F*ck Marry Kill, back to remind you that EVERYTHING is Reproductive Justice! We are kicking off the season with a conversation with SisterSong Kentucky Coordinator Dr. Ana'Neicia Williams and organizer and badass Angela Masden to talk about just how many people are doing RJ... and maybe don't even know it. Join us to chat about the unsung heroes of Reproductive Justice and see how EVERYONE can do RJ! This episode was recorded during the Kentucky Derby in Louisville. Shoutout to the derby winner, Sovereignty...
2025-06-0153 min
F*ck Marry KillJustice for the Girlies! Ethical Storytelling is Reproductive Justice with Sarah MarshallJustice for the women of the past and peace and love for the women of the future!This week, Simran is joined by one of her idols, Sarah Marshall. Sarah is the host of You're Wrong About,a podcast where they debunk commonly held beliefs around historical moments and individuals and focus on re-telling the stories in a way that actually centers the truth, especially about the women in these stories.Listen to this episode if you want to hear Simran fangirl for an hour :) Listen to You're Wrong About: https://open.spotify...
2025-02-2753 min
F*ck Marry KillSpecial Mini Episode LIVE from the People's March in DC: Featuring Raquel WillisThis week, we have a very special mini episode LIVE from the People's March in DC. The People's March was held just two days before Trump's inauguration. We know that it's hard to stay optimistic in this hostile political environment, but SisterSong is here to remind you that our community is something that can never be taken from us. If you're feeling hopeless, watch this episode and hear from people on the ground marching for a better tomorrow. This episode ends with an interview with activist and author Raquel Willis, co-founder of Gender Liberation Movement...
2025-02-2222 min
F*ck Marry KillGet These Incels Out of Here! The Anti-Abortion Movement is NOT Reproductive Justice with Negar EsfandiariNormally on F*ck, Marry, Kill, we talk about how everything is Reproductive Justice. But this week, we're doing things a little differently and talking about something that is decidedly NOT Reproductive Justice: the Anti-Abortion Movement. Simran is joined by Negar Esfandiari, a researcher from Reproaction whose focus is on digging into the rhetoric and tactics that the far-right anti-abortion activists are using to bring people in, and how that rhetoric has its roots in white supremacist ideology.Check out Reproaction: https://reproaction.org/Follow FMK on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/?hl=en
2025-02-061h 07
F*ck Marry KillTRAILER: F*ck, Marry, Kill @ Let's Talk About Sex! Conference 2024This just in: Sex and the City OUT, BDSM IN! Killing Sex and the City is suchhhhh a Miranda move. New episodes of F*ck, Marry, Kill are dropping in just a couple of weeks. Keep an eye out for our next full episode on the connection between the Anti-Abortion Movement and White Supremacy. This is your friendly reminder that abortion bans are RACIST!Follow FMK on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/?hl=enJoin SisterSong: https://www.sistersong.net/join-us
2025-01-3001 min
F*ck Marry KillDoes Abs(tin)ence Make the Heart Grow Fonder?? Sex Education is Reproductive Justice with Dr. Tanya Bass: LIVE TAPING @ Letâs Talk About Sex! Conference 2024Does abs(tin)ence really make the heart grow fonder? Find out in this episode featuring sex educator, professor, and overall badass, Dr. Tanya Bass. Recorded LIVE at SisterSongâs Letâs Talk About Sex! Conference, Simran and Lori chat with Tanya about the ins and outs of sex ed before opening it up to the audience to tell us their best (and worst) sex stories. Follow Dr. Tanya Bass: https://www.instagram.com/drtanyambass/?hl=enFollow FMK on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/?hl=en
2025-01-1142 min
American Hysteria(Throwback) An Irresistible Movement with Reproductive Justice Activist Loretta J. RossSince the 1970s, Loretta J. Ross has been an instrumental activist in the fight for 'Reproductive Justice', a framework she and her colleagues created in 1994 that went beyond the pro-choice and pro-life debate. She has worked as the Director of the Women of Color Program for the National Organization for Women, the program director of the Black Women's Health Imperative the director of projects for the National Anti-Klan Network, and is an author and professor as well. Today Loretta will share some of her prolific personal and political journey and what it has taught her about the importance of...
2025-01-0653 min
F*ck Marry KillTRAILER: Sex Education Live Recording @ LTAS 2024Welcome to F*ck, Marry, Kill, the podcast where we share how EVERYTHING is Reproductive Justice! Check out this trailer for the live recording of our episode on sex education with Dr. Tanya Bass, sex educator and creator of NC SexCon. The full episode was recorded during SisterSong's Let's Talk About Sex Conference 2024 in Washington DC.
2024-12-1201 min
F*ck Marry KillIt's Not a Phase, Mom! Youth Abortion is Reproductive Justice with Irma GarciaThis week on FMK, Simran is joined by Irma Garcia from Jane's Due Process to talk about youth abortion. Janeâs Due Process helps young people in Texas navigate parental consent laws and abortion bans to confidentially access abortion and birth control. Check out Jane's Due Process: https://janesdueprocess.org/Follow Sex-Ed with Irma: https://www.instagram.com/sexedwithirma/?hl=enFollow FMK on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/?hl=en
2024-12-0543 min
F*ck Marry KillVibrator?? I Hardly Know Her! Pleasure is Reproductive Justice with Caroline ReisWe're getting ~sexy~ this week with a F*ck, Marry, Kill episode on PLEASURE! Simran is joined by Caroline Reis, co-founder of Flossy, a sex toy company that's stigma free and pleasure focused. Get a Toy from Flossy! https://feelflossy.com/Follow FMK on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/?hl=en
2024-11-211h 05
F*ck Marry KillThe Earth is Getting Hotter and So Am I! Environmental Justice is Reproductive Justice with Malia BeckerWe are halfway through our very first season of F*ck, Marry, Kill! On this episode, Simran is joined by Malia Becker from the Center for Biological Diversity to talk about all things Environmental Justice and how environmental racism is impacting our communities and families. Did y'all know that the idea of a carbon footprint was created by the fossil fuel industry so they could avoid being blamed for murdering the Earth?? Well, Simran sure didn't, and now she can't stop telling people about it and it's made her a real drag at parties. Learn More About...
2024-11-141h 08
F*ck Marry KillHalle Berry's Catwoman Made Me Gay! Queer Birth is Reproductive Justice with Molly AltmanWhether it was Halle Berry's Catwoman, the blue lady from Avatar, or Santana from Glee who made you gay, we all ended up in the same place. This episode, Simran is joined by Molly Altman, leader researcher of the Birth Includes Us study, the first large study aimed at exploring the birthing and family building experiences of the queer and trans community in the US and Canada. Check out the Birth Includes Us Study: https://birthincludesus.org/Follow FMK on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/?hl=en
2024-10-3153 min
F*ck Marry KillPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is! Funding Abortion is Reproductive Justice with Camille AdairThis week, Simran is joined by Camille Adair from the Carolina Abortion Fund to talk about the importance of funding abortions, and how that experience has changed with our current political climate. Support the Carolina Abortion Fund: https://www.carolinaabortionfund.org/Follow FMK on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/?hl=en
2024-10-2442 min
RESOLVing ViolenceIndigenous Reproductive Justice: Voices from the Past, Present, and FutureTune into Resolving Violence to explore these fascinating and critical topics, and gain a deeper understanding of the journey towards reproductive and sexual justice for Indigenous women.For more information on the content discussed in todayâs episode, please visit the following links:Project Website: www.hollyannmckenzie.ca/Indigenous-RJThe Native Youth Sexual Health Network https://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights Report of Forced and Coerced Sterilization of Persons in Canada https://sencanada.ca/en/info-page/parl-43-2/ridr-forced-and-coerced-sterilization-of-persons-in-canada/The full video fo...
2024-10-2243 min
F*ck Marry KillVote Simran for Homecoming Queen! Voting is Reproductive Justice with Blair Imani and Monica SimpsonThis episode is a live taping of a conversation with author and content creator Blair Imani and SisterSong Executive Director Monica Simpson. You can also watch the full video version on our YouTube channel, @fckmarrykill. With the election fast approaching, this episode is about all things voting.Follow Blair Imani: https://www.instagram.com/blairimani/?hl=en Follow the FMK podcast: https://www.instagram.com/fckmarrykillpodcast/?hl=en
2024-10-1645 min
Next Witness...PleaseAbortion Chaos: How State Courts are Navigating Conflicting Laws and Protecting Women's RightsSending the creation and administration of abortion laws and regulations back to the states is causing a patchwork of confusion and is putting the burden on local state courts to determine their constitutionality.
The draconian impact of some of these laws is also causing danger and death to innocent women.
In this episode of âNext WitnessâŠPlease,â retired judges Thomas Hodson and Gayle William-Byers focus on three states as examples of abortion chaos at the state level: Georgia, Louisiana and Ohio.
They examine state abortion legislation and state court trial decisions since the U.S. Supreme Court...
2024-10-141h 01
Law and ChaosEp 69 â Alex Jones, Eric Adams, And Donald Trump Walk Into A BarIt's a regular Star Wars bar on today's show, with updates in Donald Trump's election interference case and Alex Jones's bankruptcy. But the real star is New York Mayor Eric Adams, who wants to dismiss his indictment because the Supreme Court says it's not a bribe if you don't get paid until after you do the official act. It's a gratuity, which is as American as apple pie! Links: US v. Adams [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69197933/united-states-v-adams/ Free Speech Systems Bankruptcy [Docket via Court Listener]
2024-10-011h 01
F*ck Marry KillCan You Believe They Let Me Start a Podcast?! Everything is Reproductive Justice with Monica SimpsonIn the very first episode of Fuck Marry Kill, Simran sits down with Monica Simpson, Executive Director of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, to share the history of the Reproductive Justice movement and explore how this framework can be used as a lens to view any and all social justice issues. Join SisterSong: https://www.sistersong.net/join-usFollow SisterSong on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sistersong_woc/?hl=en
2024-07-0236 min
Making Public Health PersonalSpotlight on Change: Impacting the maternal mortality crisis from every angle (Episode 25)According to alarming statistics from the CDC, Black women in the US face a stark reality: they are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their White counterparts. In New York City, the situation is even more dire with the mortality risk rising to nine times more likely for Black women than for White women. But why? On this episode of the Making Public Health Personal podcast, join host Laura Meoli-Ferrigon and guests Dr. Deborah Kaplan and Tonya Lewis Lee as they unpack the systemic factors contributing to these disparities and explore what can be done...
2024-05-0649 min
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)#CareMatters #Maternal Justice #WomenInPower #MaternalMentalHealthOn the radio show this week, we cover the new 2024 Care Matters: Care Report Card, grading each state's care policies and infrastructure â and tracking what's going on in your state; then we dive into the importance of persistently fighting for reproductive justice and why the bizarre IVF ruling in Alabama isn't about embryos; after that we hear from a nationally recognized CEO of a major brand, Argent, about motherhood and change; and we close the show covering the importance of lifting maternal mental health â and sharing the new maternal mental health hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6226). Â
2024-03-2557 min
Gender & mehr - leicht gesagt!#19 Reproduktive Gerechtigkeit mit Doris Leibetseder und Elif GĂŒlIn dieser Folge werfen wir einen Blick auf Reproduktive Gerechtigkeit mit dem Fokus auf Queer und Trans*Reproduktion. Doris Leibetseder und Elif GĂŒl arbeiten zusammen an einem Projekt zu diesem Thema und geben Einblick in die bisherigen Ăberlegungen und Erkenntnisse. In der Folge geht es um die KlĂ€rung der Grundbegriffe (u.a. was ist âReproduktive Gerechtigkeitâ?) und auĂerdem um ethische Fragen sowie vorherrschende Diskriminierungen. FĂŒr alle Interessierten sei angemerkt, dass es zu diesem Forschungsprojekt eine weitere Folge geben wird!
Doris Leibetseder studierte Philosophie, Geschichte und Spanisch und schloss deir Doktorat mit einer Arbeit ĂŒber subver...
2024-03-051h 06
The DefendersGrief But Not RegretHow do you make a complicated reproductive choice when youâre racing against the clock? We follow two women in Georgia as they figure out how to end their pregnancies in a state with a 6-week ban. And then we talk to Sister Songâs Monica Simpson about how the Reproductive Justice movement is expansive enough to hold space for people with conflicted feelings about their abortions. Learn more about SisterSong at https://www.sistersong.net/. Learn more about Northwest Abortion Access Fund at https://nwaafund.org/ and Cascades Abortion Support Collective at https://www.casca...
2023-12-0639 min
HysteriaChrissy Teigen on Abortion, Loss, and Why Sheâs Not AfraidErin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the GOPâs delusional abortion takes in news. Then, youâre in for a treat: Erin interviews Chrissy Teigen and SisterSongâs Monica Simpson about reproductive rights and how they manifest in politics, in healthcare, and at home. The interview followed a roundtable all about abortion, which took place at Chrissyâs house in Los Angeles and featured leaders in the movement: Dr. Jamila Perritt, Kwajelyn Jackson, and Nancy CĂĄrdenas Peña. Finally, some Sani-Petty (the Jeff Bezos photoshoot in Vogue isâŠreally something!). For a closed-captioned version of th...
2023-11-161h 28
The W.O.M.A.N., Inc. PodcastSF Healing Roots Collaborative Series P2: Major Obstacles to Ending Domestic ViolenceThis is the 2nd episode of our six-part SF Healing Roots Collaborative Series. It features a discussion on some of the major obstacles that stand in the way of ending domestic violence. This episode features Laura Jiménez of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice, Destini Davis of Young Community Developers, Rachel West of In Defense of Prostitute Women's Safety Project, and Cameron Lucas of the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women.
Laura Jiménez has served as the Executive Director at CLRJ since 2011 and brings to this work the passion and commitment of...
2023-10-2440 min
Reframing our Stories: The PodcastEpisode 62: When Pro-choice Isnât a Choice: Simran Singh JainReproductive Justice and Rights are currently a battleground in our country. As Kara studied to become a sex educator, she learned her knowledge around reproductive justice and rights was quite limited. It has been her biggest learning curve and an area where she believes many Americans need more education. Kara speaks with Simran Singh Jain, who works for SisterSong: National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective as their Membership Coordinator, fighting for reproductive freedom in the South. Their purpose is to build an effective network of individuals and organizations to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive...
2023-09-271h 07
Pod45Episode 14: Abortion Now, Abortion ForeverAfter a short summer hiatus, Pod45 is back! We're delighted to bring you an episode discussing our recent 16-piece marathon cluster Abortion Now, Abortion Forever, which was published to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This urgently important cluster can be found at https://post45.org/sections/contemporaries-essays/abortion-now-abortion-forever/.
In conversation on the cluster and the issues to which it responds are Contemporaries editor-in-chief Gloria Fisk and cluster editors Margaret Ronda, Jena DiMaggio, and Jeannette Schollaert.
As Margaret, Jena, and Jeannette write in...
2023-09-2559 min
Making ContactRevolutionary Mothering and Reproductive Justice (Encore)In the mid 1990s, the Reproductive Justice movement was formed by Black and indigenous women as a response to the limitations of the "reproductive rights" movement. Movement leaders argue, "rarely do we find ourselves fighting for just one aspect of reproductive justice such as abortion rights" - SisterSong.
Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, scholar and writer, joined us to talk about her book Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Frontlines, her experience being a teenager during the formation of the Reproductive Justice Movement and what she's reading now to inform this moment.
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2023-06-2829 min
Making ContactRevolutionary Mothering and Reproductive Justice (Encore)In the mid 1990s, the Reproductive Justice movement was formed by Black and indigenous women as a response to the limitations of the "reproductive rights" movement. Movement leaders argue, "rarely do we find ourselves fighting for just one aspect of reproductive justice such as abortion rights" - SisterSong. Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, scholar and writer, joined us to talk about her book Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Frontlines, her experience being a teenager during the formation of the Reproductive Justice Movement and what she's reading now to inform this moment. Like this program? Please show u...
2023-06-2829 min
Let's Talk About Down ThereBehind The Scenes: Dr. Jen Goes to DC to Talk Reproductive JusticeContent warning: historical examples of racismDr. Jen is switching things up in todayâs informative and enlightening episode; instead of answering a question or two, sheâs delving into the behind-the-scenes of her recent visit to DC for the State of the Union, during which she had the chance to speak to some incredible people about the importance of reproductive health and justice. But, what exactly is reproductive justice, and why is it something you should care about? Dr. Jen is answering these questions and more!   What's going down:   Â
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2023-02-2020 minLet's Talk About Down ThereBehind The Scenes: Dr. Jen Goes to DC to Talk Reproductive JusticeContent warning: historical examples of racismDr. Jen is switching things up in todayâs informative and enlightening episode; instead of answering a question or two, sheâs delving into the behind-the-scenes of her recent visit to DC for the State of the Union, during which she had the chance to speak to some incredible people about the importance of reproductive health and justice. But, what exactly is reproductive justice, and why is it something you should care about? Dr. Jen is answering these questions and more!   What's going down:   Â
Why reproductiv...
2023-02-2026 min
The LRB PodcastClimate, Politics and Procreation: Loretta J. RossIn the first episode of a four-part series exploring the intersection of climate chaos and reproductive justice, Meehan Crist talks to activist and feminist scholar Loretta J. Ross. Ross discusses how she's worked to prevent sexual violence by talking to perpetrators, the problems with todayâs call out culture, why the Clinton administrationâs healthcare plan prompted the development of the reproductive justice movement in the 1990s, and how to challenge arguments that link fertility with environmental crisis.Find further reading on the episode page: lrb.me/lorettarossLearn more about SisterSong on their website: http...
2023-01-241h 08
The Restricted SectionIn the Hogâs HeadIf by "activism" you mean "I just want to hear Harry talk more about his trauma while drinking butterbeer" then yeah, this is activism.
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2022-12-141h 14
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesAbortion DiscussionIn this episode we discuss abortions, the controversial decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the detrimental impact it will have on Black women. And we highlight SisterSong, an organization working to improve the institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities.
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2022-11-1839 min
Las Doctoras PodcastEp. 47: Fighting for Reproductive Justice with Monica Simpson and Marsha JonesToday, Dr. Renee and Dr. Cristina close Season 4 of Las Doctoras with a conversation with two special guests!Our first guest is Monica Simpson, queer Black activist, artist, and executive director of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. She takes us through her over 20 years of social justice work with a keen focus on sexual reproductive justice.Monica starts all of her training sessions at SisterSong with the line: We all have a story to tell. She firmly believes that stories are our fuel. They provide purpose and motivation to all of our work...
2022-09-0700 minAmerican HysteriaAn Irresistible Movement with Reproductive Justice Activist Loretta J. RossCW: Sexual violence. Since the 1970s, Loretta J. Ross has been an instrumental activist in the fight for 'Reproductive Justice', a framework she and her colleagues created in 1994 that went beyond the pro-choice and pro-life debate. She has worked as the Director of the Women of Color Program for the National Organization for Women, the program director of the Black Women's Health Imperative the director of projects for the National Anti-Klan Network, and is an author and professor as well. Today Loretta will share some of her prolific personal and political journey and what it has taught her about...
2022-08-1550 min
Zone of Risk(Thanos, J., dissenting)Constitutional adjudication is not a "Cosmic Battle" of good versus evil between Ironman and Thanos. "Judges are not superheroes," and constitutional cases should be decided dispassionately, with an appreciation that judges or justices who disagree usually do so in good faith and for valid legal reasons. But "some judges [and justices] have confused their role with that of the Avengers." When they disagree with their colleagues, they sometimes claim that the "other side" is acting in bad faith or in ways that are illegitimate. Such ad hominem attacks, while rhetorically appealing and perhaps true in some cases, do not bolst...
2022-08-0749 min
Girl and The Gov, The PodcastReproductive Justice with Monica Simpson, Executive Director of SisterSongHonored, thrilled, over the moon, and beyond excited are a few of the phrases weâd use to describe how we felt going into this interview and how we feel releasing it. We had the pleasure of sitting down virtually with the incredible Monica Simpson, who is the Executive Director of SisterSong. In our conversation, we chatted about SisterSong, the work they do as a coalition, and two key topics â reproductive justice and birth justice. Through our conversation we talk about what each is, how they intersect, and how these movements not only came about but continue to be rele...
2022-07-2036 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesNothing Is Real, But Everything Matters: Roe v. Wade[Trigger warning: The central topic of conversation in this episode is Roe v. Wade.]
Today, we discuss the implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. What does this mean? Why did this happen? How does this affect our communities in the US and around the globe? How is this related to issues of the marginalization of minorities, and personal bodily autonomy or lack thereof?Â
Organizations mentioned in this episode:
Gabriela USA: http://gabrielausa.org/
SisterSong: https://www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justice
Stay connected with MeSearch at https://www.mesearchpodcast.com/ and via social m...
2022-07-1852 min
Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM85. Lisa Bowers - Master of Health Services Administration; CCO biotech, & reproductive health specialistLisa Bowers is a mission-driven, visionary, senior executive in the biopharmaceutical industry. She has extensive experience leading strategic, operational, field, program and product initiatives in healthcare. She is passionate about improving access to healthcare and healthcare products for underserved populations in businesses and nonprofits. Lisa has an Master of Health Services Administration and a bachelor's degree in English.Episode NotesWith the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022 women's rights were grievously attacked. Lisa brings a long history of working in biotech and reproductive health. Lisa shares her perspectives on what the...
2022-07-121h 25
The Hidden BookcaseSistersong by Lucy HollandThis month at The Hidden Bookcase, we're reading historical fantasy!Â
Our first read is Sistersong by Lucy Holland, chosen by Morgan. Let's talk betrayal, bone harps, and bigender witches!
Content warnings: Discussions of murder, wartime, foreign invasion, gore, internalised-ableism, transphobia, sexism, and religious conversion under duress.
Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts
Looking for a copy of Sistersong? If you purchase through the following affiliate link, you're helping to support The Hidden Bookcase and independent bookshops local to you: [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
Other books referenced i...
2022-07-0429 min
Cafeteria ChristianThis Country Is a Dystopian NightmareEmmy and Natalia talk about how things feel particularly difficult right now, and how we even begin to celebrate Independence Day when a lot of us feel less free this year than ever before. Support the show at http://partreon.com/cafeteriachristian Show Links: New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Rights: https://nmrcrc.org/ Together Rising Fund: http://Togetherrising.org/give SisterSong: https://www.sistersong.net/ Indigenous Women Rising: https://www.iwrising.org/Â
2022-07-031h 05
Sessions With SymbaAyé JIF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ ALONG WITH THE SHOW, YOU CAN ACCESS THIS EPISODES TRANSCRIPTION BY CLICKING THIS LINK: . https://docs.google.com/document/d/11xcAJ18bhK9CdWPtzc5LEprMV4GuZ-br_KK7_pFArCA/edit . . Combahee River Collective was a Black feminist lesbian socialist organization active in Boston from 1974 to 1980. The Collective argued that both the white feminist movement and the Civil Rights Movement were not addressing their particular needs as women and, more specifically, as Black lesbians founded by Barbara Smith. . . Kimberlé Williams C...
2022-07-011h 15
Glowing Up Latinamy body, my choiceIn this weekâs episode, the girls explore the significance of last Fridayâs decision. From the history of Roe v. Wade to their complete disappointment and rage. No one should have a say in the things we do with our bodies. itâs OUR choice, mijas. Sources: - Griswold v. Connecticut (1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_rFhjp0XdM (Video Summary) - Loving v. Virginia (1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgYwZXMY1Zw (Video Summary) - Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972): https://www.oyez.org/cases/1971/70-17 (Brief Summary) - Stanle...
2022-06-2946 min
The Bookshop PodcastLucy Holland, AuthorSend us a textLucy Holland is the author of The Times bestselling SISTERSONG, a reimagining of the folk ballad âThe Twa Sistersâ published by Pan Macmillan in April 2021. As Lucy Hounsom, she wrote The WORLDMAKER Trilogy. Her first book, STARBORN, was shortlisted in the 2016 Gemmell Awards for Best Fantasy Debut. She works for Waterstones Booksellers and co-hosts the intersectional feminist podcast âBreaking the Glass Slipper,' which won Best Audio in the 2019 British Fantasy Awards. Lucy lives in South-West England on the red shores of the Jurassic Coast.Lucy Holland Sisterso...
2022-05-1839 min
Confessing AnimalsBANS OFF OUR BODIESIn light of the impending overturn of Roe v Wade, Vanessa & Jen attended the Planned Parenthood Rally: BANS OFF OUR BODIES on May 14, 2022 at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, MO. â But before we did, we interviewed Justice GatsonJustice Gatson is the Director at Reale Justice Network. An Intimate Partner Violence Advocate and Motivational Speaker. She works with Black Mamaâs Bail Out with National Bailout.org to specifically address the needs of incarcerated black mothers. IG @reale_justice_networkhttps://realejusticenetwork.org/...
2022-05-1753 min
Pleasure Justicedecolonizing birth and embracing hope with Melissa RonyIn this episode I have a beautiful chat with one of my closet friends Melissa Rony. Melissa Rony is studying medicine, she is an activist, and the sweetest doula around.In this episode we discuss medical racism, fears around birthing, reproductive justice decolonizing birth, and experiencing pleasure while birthing. Here are the resources mentioned in the episode. Follow @Dous.Doula on instagram!The US Medical system is still haunted by slavery.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfYRzxeMdGs"Killing the Black Body" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show...
2022-05-0834 min
Making Public Health PersonalPower, community organizing and mobilization for sexual and reproductive justice with Dr. Lynn Roberts (Episode 7)Community organizing goes beyond protesting and posting on social media. Itâs finding a cause youâre passionate about, joining with other people, and using your collective voices to make a difference. In this episode of the Making Public Health Personal podcast, we share tips for being an ally for social justice, even if you arenât part of the community most impacted by injustice.Â
Our guest in this episode is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations, who also teaches in the department of Community Health and Social Sciences at SPH, Dr. Lynn Roberts. She spe...
2022-04-2630 min
A Novel EveningA Novel Evening with Lucy HollandDannie is joined by the amazing Lucy Holland, author of the beautiful Sistersong and co-host of Breaking the Glass Slipper, to chat all things Skyrim, Ancient Mythology and Dark Mages!You can nab yourself a copy of Sistersong here:Sistersong by Lucy Holland | WaterstonesYou can also check out Lucy's podcast here:Breaking the Glass Slipper â A podcast about women in speculative fiction Become a Novel Listener over at: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-novel-evening.
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2022-04-2552 min
The Femtastic PodcastReproductive Justice 101 with SisterSongIt's Black History Month, and we're also in what may quite possibly the last few months of Roe v. Wade's existence as we know it. So it seems an important time to talk about what exactly Reproductive Justice means, the history of this Black women-led movement, and why it's so very important. Joining the podcast is Monica Simpson, Executive Director of *the* organization for the Repro Justice (RJ) movement, SisterSong. Monica explains what RJ is; its history and founding by Black women; how we do everyone a disservice if we shy away from talking about sex when w...
2022-02-2248 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Angela Williams: Faith, Abortion Access, and Reproductive FreedomAbortion access and reproductive freedom are hot topics in the political sphere, especially among people of faith. What many folks donât know, is that a majority of faith leaders and practitioners are in support of reproductive rights and safe access to abortion services. Rev. Angeal Williams, a lead organizer for SACReD (Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity) is on the podcast today to share exactly why that is. She offers definitions for terms we hear often, like âreproductive dignityâ and shares why so many faith leaders are passionate about it. About Angela...
2022-01-1755 min
Sessions With SymbaKhye TysonIF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ ALONG WITH THE SHOW, YOU CAN ACCESS THIS EPISODES TRANSCRIPTION BY CLICKING THIS LINK: . . https://docs.google.com/document/d/10qpbjV0SH7iqpXElyw9A9o3L2BcgXDI8VASx6G2BFP0/edit . . Our prayer at Sessions With Symba is that we are honoring the ancestral birthworkers that have come before us, and the paths they've laid out for each and everyone of us individually and collectively. . . Sista Midwife Productions in New Orleans, Louisiana www.sistamidwife.com
2021-12-242h 04
I Like to ReadSweet, Sweet Fantasy SettingsSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQX-nWBQWKL3lnx52f3AuCwSubscribe (and review!) on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-to-read/id1523232250BOOKS MENTIONED: âFirekeeperâs Daughterâ by Angeline Boulleyhttps://www.goodreads.cohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56814720-all-her-little-secretsm/book/show/50762972-firekeeper-s-daughter âSistersongâ by Lucy Holland https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57529352-sistersong âWithin These Wicked Wallsâ by Lauren Blackwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56864784-within-these-wicked-walls âThe Familyâ b...
2021-12-1520 min
Start The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!Sistersong by Lucy HollandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504956to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sistersong
Author: Lucy Holland
Narrator: Robyn Holdaway
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Three royal siblings fight to keep the old, wild magic of the land alive and the Saxon invaders from their borders in this "absolutely stunning" novel in ancient Britain and inspired by the folk ballad The Twa Sisters (Hannah Whitten, author of For The Wolf). In the kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in...
2021-10-052h 17Explore Into A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook During Your Workout.Sistersong by Lucy HollandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504956to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sistersong
Author: Lucy Holland
Narrator: Robyn Holdaway
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Three royal siblings fight to keep the old, wild magic of the land alive and the Saxon invaders from their borders in this "absolutely stunning" novel in ancient Britain and inspired by the folk ballad The Twa Sisters (Hannah Whitten, author of For The Wolf). In the kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in...
2021-10-052h 17Feel A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Sistersong by Lucy HollandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504956to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sistersong
Author: Lucy Holland
Narrator: Robyn Holdaway
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
Three royal siblings fight to keep the old, wild magic of the land alive and the Saxon invaders from their borders in this "absolutely stunning" novel in ancient Britain and inspired by the folk ballad The Twa Sisters (Hannah Whitten, author of For The Wolf). In the kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be...
2021-10-052h 17Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Sistersong by Lucy HollandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504956to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sistersong
Author: Lucy Holland
Narrator: Robyn Holdaway
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Three royal siblings fight to keep the old, wild magic of the land alive and the Saxon invaders from their borders in this "absolutely stunning" novel in ancient Britain and inspired by the folk ballad The Twa Sisters (Hannah Whitten, author of For The Wolf). In the kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in...
2021-10-052h 17
Step Inside A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Best-Selling.Sistersong by Lucy HollandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/148611to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sistersong
Author: Lucy Holland
Narrator: Robyn Holdaway
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins
Release date: 10-05-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 538 ratings
Genres: Ancient
Publisher's Summary:
In the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in the whisper of the wind, the roots of the trees, the curl of the grass. King Cador knew this once, but now the land has turned from him, calling instead to his three children. Riva can cure others, but canât seem to heal her own deep scars. Keyne ba...
2021-10-052h 17Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, HistoricalSistersong by Lucy HollandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504956to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sistersong
Author: Lucy Holland
Narrator: Robyn Holdaway
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Three royal siblings fight to keep the old, wild magic of the land alive and the Saxon invaders from their borders in this "absolutely stunning" novel in ancient Britain and inspired by the folk ballad The Twa Sisters (Hannah Whitten, author of For The Wolf). In the kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in...
2021-10-052h 17Listen to the Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalSistersong by Lucy HollandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504956to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sistersong
Author: Lucy Holland
Narrator: Robyn Holdaway
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Three royal siblings fight to keep the old, wild magic of the land alive and the Saxon invaders from their borders in this "absolutely stunning" novel in ancient Britain and inspired by the folk ballad The Twa Sisters (Hannah Whitten, author of For The Wolf). In the kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in...
2021-10-052h 17
Two Book Nerds TalkingTBNT S05E03 | Feminist Retellings in 3 Awesome BooksWe're doing book chasers this week and it's all on feminist retellings - and we're looking into 3 books that go into Greek mythology, Norse mythology, and a famous Ballad. These books are debuts and are so good we can only curl up in envy even as we are devouring them. We delve into feminine power, motherhood, consequences and gender among other things and peeled back why our myths punish women so much. Books we dived into are The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec, Ariadne by Jennifer Saint, and Sistersong by Lucy HollandExcerpt credits:Genevieve Gornichec in...
2021-06-1655 min
Modern Anarchy8. God is Pro-Abortion: an Agnostic and a Christian Share Their Stories with KimTrigger Warning: suicidal thoughts
On today's episode, we have Kim (She/Her) from Calling in Christians join me for a very personal conversation about their abortion experience. Together we talk about the abortion pill, gestational age, the Texas heartbeat bill, and the conservative perspective on abortion. This can be a heavy topic for some, so please be compassionate and kind to yourself if this episode is triggering for you. There are resources below for support.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
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2021-06-021h 24
P.S. BlossomEpisode 1: The Meaning of FamilyWelcome to the P.S. Blossom! We're kicking off this series with a discussion about designing family, the importance of doulas, and advocacy in Black communities.Executive Director of SisterSong, Monica Simpson, tells us about her journey and how what started as a big sister's desire to protect her own became a lifelong mission. SisterSongâs mission to strengthen and amplify the collective voices of Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color - propels the reproductive justice and birthing movement by standing against reproductive oppression and centering human rights.These are conversations creating change.
2021-04-1435 min
Conscious Anti-RacismEpisode 32: Dabney Evans, PhD, MPHThis episode was recorded on April 23rd, 2020, to raise awareness for the effects of Covid lockdown on domestic violence. Covidâs impact on the safety of women and children in abusive households continues to grow to this day, almost 1 year later.
In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts in multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this video, Jill interviews Dabney Evans, PhD, MPH, an expert in health and human rights with a focus on women's health and gender vi...
2021-04-1239 min
Damian Barr's Literary SalonSALON EXCLUSIVE: Lucy Holland reads from 'Sistersong'We're delighted to share an exclusive extract with you from this immersive, sweeping debut! In Lucy Hollandâs Sistersong we travel back to 6th century Britain to a kingdom besieged by Saxons and their Christian god. Three sisters are all that stands between the old ways and a world on the precipice of change. Riva, Keyne and Sinne become entangled in a web of treachery and heartbreak, and must fight to forge their own paths while rediscovering the power that lies in the land and within themselves.âThis takes ancient British myth and gives it a wonderfully fresh...
2021-04-0512 minThe Literary SalonSALON EXCLUSIVE: Lucy Holland reads from 'Sistersong'We're delighted to share an exclusive extract with you from this immersive, sweeping debut! In Lucy Hollandâs Sistersong we travel back to 6th century Britain to a kingdom besieged by Saxons and their Christian god. Three sisters are all that stands between the old ways and a world on the precipice of change. Riva, Keyne and Sinne become entangled in a web of treachery and heartbreak, and must fight to forge their own paths while rediscovering the power that lies in the land and within themselves.âThis takes ancient British myth and gives it a wonderfully fresh...
2021-04-0512 min
PA CenteredHistory You Should Know: Loretta RossIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Loretta J. Ross, a powerful advocate who is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on racial justice, womenâs rights, reproductive justice, and human rights.
Learn more:
Loretta J. Ross website
Loretta Ross: Reproductive Justice Pioneer, Co-Founder of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
Paying it Forward Instead of Looking Backwards
SisterSong Women of Color Justice Collective
National Organization for Women (NOW)
Episode 2 of PA Centered: Uprooting Racism with Paul Kivel and Loretta J. Ross
Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show notes and tran...
2021-03-2608 min
Haymarket Books LiveThe Artistry of Black Organizing in the 21st Century (8-4-20)A conversation with leading Atlanta-based organizers about the deep, intersectional, and transformative struggle for Black liberation.
----------------------------------------------------
Much of the âback of the house' organizing that has made the current rebellion and political moment possible goes unseen. So often images of protestors in the streets capture our collective attention and imagination.
People often think that protests and marches define organizing.
However, so much of what Black organizers do involves more mundane and less sexy work like: mutual aid, transformative justice, fundraising for bail, working to fight evictions, healing and carework. This work helps lay the groundwork for getting people to im...
2021-03-041h 24
Abortion, with loveWhat do men have to do with it? With Joe StrongWhat do men have to do with abortion? How does societal expectations of masculinity impact abortion stigma? On this episode, Joe Strong will be helping us start answering these questions. Joe Strong is a PhD candidate at the London School of Economics, where he is studying the relationships between men, masculinities, emergency contraception and abortion-related care in Ghana. He'll also talk to us about the Abortion Book Club that he co-hosts with Dr. Rishita Nandagiri!Joe Strongâs twitter: @JoeStrongDemogMasculinity Project: https://www.masculinitiesproject.org/Abortion Book Club: https://www.otherabortionstories.space/ / Twi...
2021-02-0249 minAbortion, with loveThe BeyoncĂ© of Abortion Storytelling: Renee Bracey ShermanOn this episode, Renee Bracey Sherman, founder of We Testify talks about abortion storytelling and why it is so important to center the experiences of people who have had abortions, particularly those who have been historically marginalised in reproductive healthcare. In this episode, weâll be discussing the intersection of abortion and race, challenging narratives of the anti-abortion movement in the USA, and looking at how abortion is represented in TV.Links:Renee Bracey Sherman - https://www.reneebraceysherman.com/Reneeâs instagram: @reneebraceysherman Twitter: @RBraceyShermanWe Testify - https://wetestify.org...
2021-01-1959 min
Wósdéé PodcastEpisode 3: Reproductive JusticeEpisode 3: I spoke to Rebecca Jones about reproductive justice, intersectionality, solidarity, and music. We discuss the reproductive justice and what it means for indigenous people and how intersectionality provides a critical lens for the world. We also discuss how reproductive justice has influenced her world view, actions, and music.
Sistersong:
sistersong.net/
Weedrat: Playing April 27th, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Nizhoni Girls: Playing April 28th, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Launchpad
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Asdzaa Warrior Fest: July 28th, Counselor, New Mexico
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2020-11-011h 09
Black Feminist RantsEp. 12: #FreeThe Pill & (Emergency) Contraception EquityBFR is back for Season 2! Join Host LaKia for the season 2 premier brought to you by URGE! In this episode LaKia discusses the #FreeThePill movement, the importance of contraception equity and what young people have been doing on the ground to increase reproductive healthcare access to all! LaKia gets into the details of how a program she started called Big Easy EC came to fruition. Big Easy EC provides free emergency contraception (Plan B), condoms, and pregnancy tests to uptown New Orleans students.Â
Be sure to follow BFR on Instagram @Blackfeministrants and Twitter @blackfemrants
Organizations M...
2020-10-1530 minBlack Feminist RantsEp. 4: SisterSong's Monica Raye SimpsonBFR interviews SisterSong's Executive Director Monica Raye Simpson. SisterSong: The National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective was formed in 1997 by 16 women of color organizations. Monica Raye Simpson tells listeners about her trajectory into the reproductive justice framework, her personal RJ story, her experiences of imposter syndrome, and how she and SisterSong navigate the performativity of self-proclaimed RJ activist who don't do the work. You can learn more about SisterSong and how to get involved by visiting their site, sistersong.net and you can follow Monica on Instagram @activistmonicaraye
Please follow Black Feminist Rants on Instagram @BlackFeministRants
2020-07-2352 minBlack Feminist RantsEp 1. Meet Black Feminist RantsMeet the host of the podcast LaKia Williams, a rising college senior and current SisterSong Intern. This episode will lay the foundation and expectations for what is to come in future episodes. Black Feminist Rants (BFR) seeks to engage young Black feminist and accomplices in conversations surrounding Reproductive Justice and activism and how our multiple identities and positions effect our work as activists/organizers/do-ers.Â
LaKia discusses how the concept for BFR was birthed and how she was supported by SisterSong in bringing BFR to fruition. Follow BFR on Instagram @BlackFeministRants. The cover art was made by B...
2020-07-0216 min
Tejana Feminist TalksTFT - Reproductive Justice!In this first episode, Leslie talks about what Reproductive Justice is, and the differences between Repro rights, health, and justice. She also gives a brief history of reproductive coercion in the United States. Below are some of the sources she mentioned:
1. Founding Mothers of RJ: Toni M. Bond, Reverend Alma Crawford, Evelyn S. Field, Terri James, Bisola Maringay, Cassandra McConnell, Cynthia Newbille, Loretta J. Ross, Elizabeth Terry, âAbleâ Mable Thomas, Winnette P. Willis, and Kim Youngblood
2. SisterSong - https://www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justice
3. The Hyde Amendment & Rosie Jimenez - https://www.texasobserver.org/rosie-jimenez-abortion-medicaid/
4. Reproductive Justice: An Introduction by Loretta J. R...
2020-05-1630 min
rise up! good witch podcastep47: eri guajardo johnson talks birth work as decolonial liberationto book a discounted tarot reading or check out the apothecary:
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Mentioned Orgs & More:
Sister Song: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
Sistersong.net | @SisterSong_woc
Black Women Birthing Justice
www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.org | @BirthingJustice
Black Birthworkers To Follow:
Kai Ayo Z. Shatteen @KindredSoulKai
Barbara Verneus @TinyAndBrave
Sumayyah Monet @SumisTouch
Juju Angeles @RadicalChildBirth
Racha Tahani Lawler @Crimson_Fig
Link to Stories:
Serena Williams:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/20/opinions/protect-mother-pregnancy-williams-opinion/index.html
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2020-03-201h 17
The Seen Sisterhood PodcastEpisode 5: Beth Murch and Reproductive Justice, Intersectionality, and HealthcareOn this episode, I sit down with Beth Murch (@beth_murch), founder of Revolutionary Doula Training here in Kitchener-Waterloo, to discuss reproductive justice and rights, intersectionality, the challenges surrounding privilege and birthing people, and so much more. There is LOTS of laughter while we talk about: SisterSong Collective (sistersong_woc), consent in the birthing space, Katherine Ryan (@kathbum), my amazing doula (@ohhdessa), Diva Cup (@thedivacup), and Planned Parenthood (@plannedparenthood). TW: Abortion, rape, sexual assault, mental health, birth trauma, racism.
2020-02-1953 min
Feminist UtopiaFeminist Utopia Episode 24: Yet Another Debate Oct 2019Why yes 12 mostly-democratic presidential candidates got on a stage in Ohio this week. Join Benita and Debby discussing the things that brought joy (Elizabeth Warren thanking Obama for his help in getting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau going) and the things that made them cranky (That "Ellen"question). Lots of things make Debby cranky so she had lots to say.
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Resources
Reproductive Justice - Sistersong.net
2019-10-1900 min
Las Doctoras PodcastEp. 2: Fertility Awareness with Cindy Luquin (Flow Series Part 2)In this episode you will hear the first part of our interview with Cindy Luquin. We give some context to how this conversation speaks to the larger topic of reproductive justice. We talk about Sistersong who coined the term reproductive justice and how the work we do in our course, and the work that Cindy does is trying to achieve the goals laid out by Sistersong. Cindy tells her amazing story, and shares with us her work and why it is so important particularly for Latinx folx.Topics discussed in interviewCindyâs story
2019-07-2645 min
Boom! LawyeredThis Lawsuit Could Bring Reproductive Justice to the Supreme CourtSisterSong v. Kemp may be the first major lawsuit centering the reality that attacks on access to abortion care disproportionately harm communities of color. Imani and Jess explain the case and how it could introduce the concept of reproductive justice to the Supreme Court. Â
2019-07-1138 min
WHOREible DecisionsEp118: My Body, My ChoiceOn this week's episode, the duo are joined by two professionals, Lacey and Danielle to speak on abortions, contraception options and what the hell is going on in government concerning women's rights to their bodies. They group dive into myths surrounding abortions and clear some things up regarding common misconceptions regarding the procedure and aftermath. Mandii digs deeper into her abortion story and relates psychological reasons to her "fear" of having to go through another one. Weezy also shares her abortion story in further detail.
Please visit the organization Danielle is apart of at https://www.nirhealth.org/
https://abortionfunds...
2019-06-101h 28
Decisions, DecisionsEp118: My Body, My ChoiceOn this week's episode, the duo are joined by two professionals, Lacey and Danielle to speak on abortions, contraception options and what the hell is going on in government concerning women's rights to their bodies. They group dive into myths surrounding abortions and clear some things up regarding common misconceptions regarding the procedure and aftermath. Mandii digs deeper into her abortion story and relates psychological reasons to her "fear" of having to go through another one. Weezy also shares her abortion story in further detail. Please visit the organization Danielle is apart of at https://www.nirhealth.org/ https...
2019-06-101h 28
OBSCENEReproductive Justice: The Intersectional Movement We All Need NowEpisode 11 is with Jalessah Jackson.
What is Reproductive Justice? Host Maya Contreras takes a deep dive on this subject with Jalessah Jackson, Georgia Coordinator at SisterSong.
"Jalessah Jackson is a mother, womanist, and interdisciplinary scholar of training whose research explores the connections between popular culture and critical theories of race, gender, sexualities, and social inequity. She is the Georgia Coordinator at SisterSong, and in this role, Jalessah marries her lived experiences with her education background to advance reproductive justice work in the state of Georgia. In addition to her role at SisterSong, she has been an educator in both community-based a...
2019-05-2843 min
Misfits & Mystics PodcastEpisode 15: Energy A(E)ffectsOn this weekâs episode we talk about how the effects of oneâs mental health can affect relationships. Whether it is a significant other, a sibling, or even a coworker we recognize our past situations that were affected when we were not our best.
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2019-05-211h 37
Mic'd UpMic'd Up Ep. 14 - This Ain't Our First KavanaughFollowing the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States, Mic'd Up host Mika Gadsden reminds women to look back to history and to marginalized folx for perspective on how to fight for bodily autonomy, for reproductive justice and against reproductive oppression. We've been here before. This fight is not new to many. We simply have to "LISTEN" to the stories of those who have come before us to learn how to power on.
Hidden Brain - https://www.npr.org/2017/02/07/513764158/remembering-anarcha-lucy-and-betsey-the-mothers-of-modern-gynecology
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2018-10-0831 min
Sex Gets Real with Dawn SerraSex Gets Real 229: Pleasure and reproductive justice with Monica Raye SimpsonPleasure can be complicated, hunger can feel like a betrayal, but our bodies were built for pleasure and it's time for you to reconnect with what it means to feel good, to prioritize what brings you delight and joy, and to unpack the old stories that keep you stuck in shame and guilt. My new online course, Power in Pleasure: Reconnecting with Your Hunger, Desire, and Joy, will start enrolling soon, so join the notification list now and get first dibs on the course. Listener questions, pleasure, and reproductive justice with Monica Raye Simpson of SisterSong. DeeLo...
2018-09-161h 00
Minority KornerAmerican As ABBA Pie (Mama Mia, Cher, Black Maternal Mortality Rates, Hoteps)Feeling inspired by Mama Mia: Here We Go Again, James tries out some new vocal impressions to the joy...? Chagrin... of Nnekay. Next up, the duo deconstruct HBO's Insecure, the ups and down of all three seasons and where they think they the show should head towards. In Nnekay's Korner- she tackles the national crisis of Black Maternal Mortality rates. What is happening to theses women and their babies! It's incredibly important information for all of us and hopefully highlight some of the women taking action to help fix it. We round out the episode with James breaking down...
2018-09-011h 15
Queer Sex Ed PodcastReproductive Justice and Family BuildingJay and Sara discuss the broad spectrum of reproductive justice work as well as contraception, abortion, adoption, foster care, and ART (assisted reproductive technologies) from a trans-focused and queer-focused perspective. http://sistersong.net/reproductive-justice/ https://forwardtogether.org/ Please send your questions to queersexed@gmail.com for us to answer them on future shows. More information about our mission available at www.queersexed.org. This show is made possible by our generous Patreon supporters! If you find the show helpful and you are financially able to support us, consider joining our Patreon com...
2018-04-212h 08