Reproductive Rights: anti-racism reading and resources

The Basics

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, access to abortion depends on where you live, and Black, Latina and Indigenous people are hit hardest by the bans. Reproductive justice goes further than abortion: it is the right to have children, to not have children and to raise them in safe communities. Black women created that framework, and women of color still lead the fight.

We’ve covered reproductive rights for years. Every issue is in our archive. Read past issues >

Three words that come up again and again on this topic. See all of our key terminology >

Reproductive Justice — The right to have children, to not have children and to raise children in safe communities, a framework created by Black women in 1994.
Misogynoir — The specific mix of sexism and racism that Black women face.
White Feminism — Feminism that centers white women’s needs and ignores how race, class and other factors shape other women’s lives.

The Latest Round of Anti-DEI Attacks Targets Maternal Health
Conservative efforts to stymie equity and inclusion efforts are causing severe consequences for marginalized communities.
Dominique Stewart Nov 30, 2023
When Pharmacies Enter the Anti-Reproductive Care Business
Walgreens receives backlash after agreeing to stop supplying abortion medication nationwide, including in states where the drug is legal.
Andrew Lee Mar 9, 2023
Bodily Autonomy: The Fallout of Roe v. Wade
The toll from the Roe v. Wade reversal emphasizes that this is not just a loss of abortion access but part of a broader attack on reproductive health and bodily autonomy, with the most marginalized feeling the brunt of the attack.
Dominique Stewart Sep 16, 2022
The Enduring Stigma Around Abortion
Many people have experienced an abortion, and some are enduring post-abortion grief in silence with no support system.
Jennifer Thompson Jul 13, 2022
Defending Safe Abortion Access Post-Roe v. Wade
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, here are the ways we can further prepare and mobilize for safe abortion access and reproductive health.
Team ARD Jun 24, 2022
Protecting Reproductive Justice Beyond Elections
Given the political landscape, protecting reproductive healthcare will require more than voting and liberal electoral feminism.
Andrew Lee Jun 14, 2022

These groups are led by people of color and work on reproductive rights every day. Follow them for updates and ways to help.

SisterSong Women of color collective that built the reproductive justice movement. Visit their website, and follow @sistersong_woc on Instagram to get updates in your newsfeed.
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice Latina-led group fighting for abortion access and reproductive health. Visit their website, and follow @latinainstitute on Instagram to get updates in your newsfeed.
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Black women-led network working to improve Black maternal health. Visit their website, and follow @blackmamasmatter on Instagram to get updates in your newsfeed.

Independent newsrooms that cover reproductive rights often. Read and donate if you can!

The 19th. Nonprofit newsroom on abortion, maternal health and gender policy. Follow @19thnews on Instagram.
Rewire News Group. Independent news on abortion, reproductive rights and the courts. Follow @rewirenewsgroup on Instagram.
Ms. Magazine. Independent feminist outlet covering abortion access and reproductive rights. Follow @ms_magazine on Instagram.

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