30 Days of Action
“Part of the essence of feminism is that women have control over women's bodies.”
The news of Roe v. Wade being overturned has outraged, but not surprised, us. We deserve dignity and autonomy over our bodies. We will not sit idly by as our rights are ripped away, and others make decisions on our behalves.
The attack on this right is inextricably bound to the other human rights and bodies under attack, and must be taken on comprehensively. We can do so much better. We will do so much better.
We are embarking on 30 days of action for change. Check out our list of daily actions below. Join us by borrowing ours or making your own!
In love and solidarity,
C & C
30 Days of Action
Hold the question: “what is my impact?”
Donate to @advocatesforpregnantwomen
Yell. Scream. Sacred vent.
Make a phone call or send a text message to a friend to talk about what is happening, how they are feeling, and ask how I can hold space.
Research the leaders in my city, county, and state who support reproductive justice issues, and subscribe to their newsletters and follow their campaigns
Show up - in person or online - through We Won’t Go Back. Consider attending a rally, march, protest, or educational event such as the Allied Media Conference
Share my extra copy of How We Get Free with a friend
Directly ask a man in my life - especially a cis white man - to get involved in daily actions
Have an open conversation with my kids, nieces, nephews, or young people in my life, about their right to their body
Finish listening to adrienne maree brown’s Emergent Strategy on Audible and share it with someone
Listen to and amplify the voices of BIPOC and trans leaders who have been at the head of these causes for years. @together.rising has shared a few great resources as a starting place
Learn about the Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda
Read the TransLash Trans-Affirming Report on Roe v Wade
Create art to express how I’m feeling
Print, color, and share one of these graphics
Turn off the news to rest and protect my energy
Look in the mirror and love my body
Dance, sing, and feel joy
Reach out to a person who has positively influenced me on my journey of unlearning to thank them
Research and follow at least 2 youth leaders making change for our human rights, and share their work
Tell the story of my choice to have (or not have) children to one trusted person
Remind someone that Roe v Wade is about people of every gender
Research opportunities to volunteer or get involved with Planned Parenthood
Connect with my ancestors and ask for their support in the journey
Follow reproductive justice leaders online (and share, subscribe to, and support them!)
Educate myself further and stay current on the latest updates by reading more articles and opinion pieces, or listening to podcasts and news reports, from various new sources such as the NYT and NPR
Write a letter to our clients and collaborators ensuring they know BWB’s position on the issues, and invite them into daily action with us
Allow myself to be with - and move through - my emotions with grace and kindness
Journal my next 30 days of action
We invite you to share, forward, and add to this list, and want to acknowledge all of the organizations doing important work to fight for our rights. There are many people who have curated resources online so that we can all learn and stay informed. We have linked to all of the sources where we have been gathering information, and ask that if you plan to share any of these articles, please make sure to credit these folks accordingly.
“Our hearts may be broken today, but tomorrow, we've got to get up and find the courage to keep working towards creating the more just America we all deserve. We have so much left to push for, to rally for, to speak for – and I know we can do this together.” -- Michelle Obama
