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@CajsaLilliehook
Sat, Feb 9, 2019 11:52 PM
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My BlackHistoryMonth self-assignment was to learn more about Black Americans making history now. In light of the anti-abortion BS in the SOTU, for today I want to highlight LorettaJRoss who did so much to expand beyond abortion rights to reproductive justice itself.
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@CajsaLilliehook
Sat, Feb 9, 2019 11:53 PM
There is a tremendous interview of Loretta Rose in the Makers series at
Loretta Ross
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@CajsaLilliehook
Sat, Feb 9, 2019 11:54 PM
She led SisterSong, a woman of color coalition working for reproductive justice which is more than abortion rights, it's about fertility, well baby care, and so much more.
Sister Song
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@CajsaLilliehook
Sat, Feb 9, 2019 11:55 PM
I heard her speak once maybe 20 years ago, about the power of human rights as an organizing framework and the UN Declaration of Human Rights as a tool that unites justice movements. Really influenced my thinking.
PDHRE: The National Center for Human Rights Educatio...
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@CajsaLilliehook
Sat, Feb 9, 2019 11:55 PM
Loretta Ross also talks about calling in versus calling out and has a lot of wise words. Her website is a good place to start.
LorettaRoss.com - Home
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