Happy Spring, John!

With April showers comes… more opportunities to take direct action! This month, we’re continuing our work to expand access to abortion and advance reproductive justice.

Check out what’s going on this month:

Image text: Promotion for ‘Myth-busting to Address Racial health Disparities’ event

Myth-Busting to Address Racial Health Disparities
Thursday, April 15, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Registration is required.

Racial health disparities cannot be addressed without addressing the myths that inform and guide the behavior of healthcare professionals and people seeking healthcare. Panelists will discuss myths, their impacts, and suggest ways to overcome the resulting challenges.

Panelists include: Urmeka Jefferson, PhD a Professor at Rush University; Carmen Southall-Fowler a Women's Educator at Mercy Hospital St.Louis; Kortney James, PhD a Nurse Scientist and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Sharell Collins a Community Engagement Coordinator at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri.

Registration is required.

Promotion for "Personhood: Policing Pregnant Women in America" documentary

Film Screening of Personhood: Policing Pregnant Women in America

Friday, April 16 - Friday, May 7, 2021

Click here to register and watch now.

Personhood: Policing Pregnant Women in America is a new documentary that explores the dangerous consequences of fetal personhood laws through the story of Tammy Loertscher, a pregnant woman who was referred for investigation under Wisconsin’s Unborn Child Protection Act (Act 292).

Tickets are free, but limited. Reserve your ticket for Personhood now.

Self-Care

Self-care is an intentional practice that roots us in the present despite the oppression we may face. Regular self-care is essential for sustainable and effective activism.

Here are our self-care tips for March:

  1. Try a reading light. Trying to break a bad habit of looking at my phone if I woke up in the middle of the night, I bought a small reading light that clips to my headboard and put a book on my nightstand. Now, instead of scrolling social media, I read a few pages and usually find myself able to fall back asleep way faster. - Liz, development and operations manager based in Tarrytown, New York
  2. Journal! I journal every evening to reflect upon the day. It helps me to see progress and changes I've made over time and is quite therapeutic. I recommend finding a format that works best for you. For me that includes writing what I'm grateful for each day. - Jessica, digital outreach manager based in Washington, D.C.
  3. Visit your local library! The library is an incredible resource for books, audiobooks, and other media. Plus, there’s nothing better than lying in the sun with a good read! - Caitlin, outreach and culture manager based in Alexandria, Virginia

See you next month!

In Solidarity,

Erin, Shireen, Caitlin, Elizabeth, Evonnia, Jessica, Kara, Nataley, Nijeria, Tenaja, and the Reproaction team

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