In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda
For General Operating Support
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Amount$600,000
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Program
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Date Awarded4/19/2020
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Term36.0 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Organization
Strategies
Overview
In Our Own Voice is a collective of nine organizations: New Voices for Reproductive Justice, Black Women for Wellness, Black Women’s Heath Imperative, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, SisterLove, SisterReach, SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW, Afiya Center, and Women With a Vision. The collective works to change the narrative of black women’s health and rights to build a stronger movement for reproductive justice by (a) elevating the visibility of black women leaders at the national, regional, and state levels; (b) advocating for a shared set of policy priorities; (c) improving strategic communications capacity of members; and (d) increasing financial resources for members to support their visibility.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
blackrj.org
Address
601 13th Street NW, Suite 650 N, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for strategic planning and wellness
In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda (In Our Own Voice), is a national-state partnership focused on lifting up the voices of Black women leaders at the national and regional levels in our flight to secure Reproductive Justice for all women, girls, and gender expansive individuals. As In Our Own Voice approaches their ten-year anniversary, they have expanded and grown a great deal. In 2023, In Our Own Voice welcomed a new President & CEO after its founder retired. This grant will help this organization with strategic planning. There is also an allocation in this grant for wellness in furtherance of the organization’s charitable purpose.
for general operating support
In Our Own Voice is a collective of eight Black women's organizations: Black Women for Wellness, Black Women’s Heath Imperative, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, SisterLove, SisterReach, SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW, Afiya Center, and Women With a Vision. The collective works to change the narrative of Black women’s health and rights to build a stronger movement for reproductive justice by (a) elevating the visibility of Black women leaders at the national, regional, and state levels; (b) advocating for a shared set of policy priorities; (c) improving the strategic communications capacity of members; and (d) increasing financial resources for members to support their visibility. (Strategy: U.S. Reproductive Equity)
for general operating support
In Our Own Voice is a collective of nine organizations: New Voices for Reproductive Justice, Black Women for Wellness, Black Women’s Heath Imperative, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, SisterLove, SisterReach, SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW, Afiya Center, and Women With a Vision. The collective works to change the narrative of black women’s health and rights to build a stronger movement for reproductive justice by (a) elevating the visibility of black women leaders at the national, regional, and state levels; (b) advocating for a shared set of policy priorities; (c) improving strategic communications capacity of members; and (d) increasing financial resources for members to support their visibility.
