June is in full force! Across the country we're celebrating and reflecting on Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Caribbean Heritage month. 

At Reproductive Freedom for All, we're grateful for the ones who have paved the way for our continued fight for reproductive freedom, like Sylvia Riviera and Opal Lee—who we'll share more info on in a bit. 

Reproductive freedom is for everybody. LGBTQIA+ people deserve abortion care that reflects all of who they are. But the stigma surrounding abortion is often compounded for LGBTQIA+ people, who face intersecting layers of discrimination and barriers when seeking abortion care, like receiving incorrect gender markers while at a reproductive healthcare clinic. 

As we also approach Juneteenth, it's crucial to highlight the disproportionate impact of the Black maternal health crisis. Black individuals seeking reproductive health care, including abortion, encounter systemic racism within health care systems. Accessible abortion is already an ongoing challenge, but race shouldn't be an issue for people seeking care. 

Both Pride and Juneteenth hold profound historical significance in the ongoing movement for equality and reproductive freedom. I look back at these moments and feel the energy of resilience, resistance, and shared hope. The history of Pride and Juneteenth reminds me of what we can accomplish when we come together. There is no bill or piece of legislation out there that is stronger than what can come out of the love and joy from our shared actions. 

With hundreds of festivals happening across the country, it's clear that we're not alone. Our work is intertwined, and we're not letting up until we have control over our bodies and our future.

Two years have gone by since the damaging Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision, resulting in the overturn of Roe v. Wade. We've faced persistent attacks to abortion access and countered harmful legislation that would otherwise put the lives of many at risk. 

But we haven't stopped fighting for reproductive freedom—and this election year we're planning to secure major wins for everyone. Join our virtual event on June 24 at 8:00 PM ET, where we'll share important info on the threats we’re facing today and our people-driven plan to win.

Reproductive Freedom for All Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Medication Abortion Case

"We're relieved that the Supreme Court recognized this sham case for what it is, but this baseless push to block abortion access should never have been heard by them in the first place. Our most fundamental rights and freedoms shouldn't be up to the whims of unchecked, extremist judges appointed to the Court by a president and Senate hell-bent on banning abortion nationwide. We need court reform to salvage the legitimacy of our federal judiciary—and we won't stop fighting for it until it's a reality."

–Mini Timmaraju, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO

Read our blog for the latest update and more information!

Sylvia Rivera, along her close friend and fellow activist Marsha P. Johnson, left a lasting mark on LGBTQIA+ history as a prominent and important member of the Stonewall Riots in 1969.

They co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR)—providing crucial support and advocacy for transgender and homeless youth. On June 24, 2016, President Obama designated the Stonewall Inn as a national monument.

Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," is an activist who has dedicated her life to advocating for the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday in the United States. 

Her work raised awareness about the significance of Juneteenth in commemorating the end of slavery and promoting racial equality. On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed the bill that made Juneteenth a national holiday.

You are the embodiment of the hope, love, and resilience that has brought our movement this far. You deserve to experience life without the restrictions of anti-abortion extremists who refuse to accept all of who you are. We're here to support whatever that looks like for you—and hope you know that Reproductive Freedom for All is a space that honors everyone and their unique story.