Reproaction Celebrates Black History Month with “Founding Reproductive Justice” Presentation
Reproductive justice as a framework and practice was developed by Black women, but it is a movement that everyone should be engaged in.
The History and Significance of Doulas
As doulas reclaim and reshape their role in reproductive health, they challenge the limitations of the traditional medical model by centering empathy, support, and patient autonomy.
All Maternal and Infant Mortality Campaign Articles
Mizzou’s Annual Black Studies Conference Highlights Racial Health Disparities
In October, the Black Studies department at the University of Missouri - Columbia held its annual conference. Participants included scholars, advocates, community organizers, doulas, midwives, and nurses.
Reproaction’s Maternal and Infant Mortality Campaign Uplifts Midwives and Doulas
On average, Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, regardless of wealth or education; Black babies are twice as likely to die in their first year of life than white babies. Missouri’s average maternal and infant mortality rates are on par with this national average.
Reproaction Discusses Racial Health Disparities at Lincoln University in Missouri
On April 4, Reproaction was invited by Lincoln University’s STEM Alliance and Sociology Club to continue our Black Women in Activism series discussion on addressing racial health disparities as part of their Brown Bag Lecture series.
Reproaction’s Storytelling for Justice Project in Arkansas
Improvements in pregnancy-related health must include those not being cared for adequately by our medical system. Essentially: if you want to understand what’s going wrong with pregnancy in Arkansas, listen to Black women.
Reproaction’s #WeLoveAbortion Photo Campaign Lifts Activists’ Voices on Social Media
We launched our #WeLoveAbortion photo campaign on Valentine’s Day, and we continue promoting the images on our social media platforms.
Black Women in Activism: Addressing Racial Health Disparities
Black Women in Activism is Reproaction’s new event series centering the reproductive justice work of Black women in Missouri.
Reproaction Brings #JacksonInMissouri Documentary Screening Event to Columbia, Missouri
The best thing that came out of the screening was an expressed desire by all attendees to further the conversation of how local barriers to access to reproductive health could be addressed.
Activist Interview: Diane Burkholder
Diane Burkholder is a cisgender, queer, mixed race, Black feminist community organizer. She’s a non-profit professional with more than 15 years experience in building the capacity of grassroots organizations and social service agencies.
Reproductive Health Choices for Black Women Screenings and Discussions Come to St. Louis
Over a dozen attendees showed up in good spirits, excited to engage in a discussion centered on the importance of access to contraception and abortion for women who want or need them.