We define reproductive justice as the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, the choice to have or not have children, and parent in safe and sustainable communities.* We believe reproductive justice is a movement extending beyond individual reproductive choice and requires addressing intersecting oppressions to ensure the safety and well-being of all communities. This movement should center the voices of Black women and gender-diverse individuals who have historically been the most marginalized yet most impacted.

*Adapted from Sister Song Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective

To achieve health equity, we must acknowledge and address the discriminatory healthcare practices that adversely affect people of color, especially Black and Native individuals and Transgender BIPOC people. This includes issues such as high-risk pregnancy issues, pregnancy loss, preterm births, and infant mortality. We must also address dominant-culture health practices that prevent communities of color from accessing culturally competent services.

Children of color are the fastest-growing demographic*, yet our schools are more segregated than they were in the 1960s; this translates to a lack of resources and an achievement gap for our children. We want to ensure that children of color have the same access and opportunities for success while also recognizing the unique needs of BIPOC families and addressing the inherent biases and oppressive practices within educational institutions.

*According to the 2010 Census