Dear John,

I’m writing because of our mutual appreciation for the Center for Genetics and Society and their work alerting us to the social justice and human rights implications of genetics and reproductive technologies.

As you make your end-of-year giving plans, would you consider a donation to support CGS? 

Twenty-six years ago, when I published Killing the Black Body, the high stakes of reproductive and genetic technologies for social justice were already clear. CGS’ unique work to bring the voices of social justice advocates and scholars to the forefront of discussions on human biotechnologies remains essential and is more urgent than ever.

As a longtime advocate for racial, reproductive, and disability justice, I’m grateful for CGS’ efforts to challenge scientific racism and the resurgence of eugenics, prevent reproductive genome editing, and advocate for the health and rights of everyone involved in assisted reproduction.

I believe so strongly in their work that I have been a member of CGS’ advisory board for the past 12 years.

I invite you to join me in supporting CGS and our fight for genetic justice.

Warm wishes,

Dorothy Roberts

George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology 

Raymond Pace & Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights 

Professor of Africana Studies 

University of Pennsylvania 

Author of Killing the Black Body; Shattered Bonds; Fatal Invention; Torn Apart