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Thursday, May 23 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mothers of the Movement Fireside Chat
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Join us for an evening of celebration honoring the trailblazing work of the "Mothers of RJ." Marsha Jones, Executive Director of The Afiya Center, will lead a live conversation with  Byllie Avery, Dr. Toni Bond, and Dr. Loretta Ross, recounting the work and conversations that catalyzed the iconic gathering of womxn during the 1994 Pro-Choice Alliance meeting.

In addition to sharing the radical history of reproductive justice, our legendary guests will reflect on the current state of reproductive justice and their visions for its future. This event presents a rare opportunity to hear directly from the Mothers of RJ about how they revolutionized women's healthcare and their invaluable wisdom for new generations dedicated to continuing the movement.
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Marsha Jones

Co-Founder & Executive Director, The Afiya Center
Marsha Jones, a Texas native, is co-founder and executive director of The Afiya Center, the only reproductive justice organization in North Texas founded and directed by Black women. She is a national grassroots organizer, community mobilizer, professional speaker, and health educator... Read More →
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Loretta Ross

Loretta J. Ross is a Professor at Smith College in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender where she teaches courses on white supremacy, human rights, and Calling In the Call Out culture. Loretta also is a recipient of a MacArthur Fellow, Class of 2022, for her work as an advocate... Read More →
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Thursday May 23, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
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