Feb 10Black Futures MonthBy Wendy Stark, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund Black History Month, or most recently named Black Futures Month, is a time to celebrate the brilliance and accomplishments of Black people and recommit to fighting for the future that Black communities deserve. It is a…3 min read3 min read
Jan 20I Traveled 1400 Miles for an Abortion.“Louisiana’s unethical abortion restrictions forced doctors to deny me an abortion out of fear of persecution and losing their license. I was being forced to carry a fetus without a future.” By: Nancy Davis On what should have been the 50th anniversary of the passage of Roe v. Wade, I…Abortion3 min readAbortion3 min read
Jan 13Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Fight Continues with Renewed UrgencyIn April 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama alongside other prominent civil rights activists for leading a nonviolent direct-action campaign of coordinated marches and sit-ins against racism and segregation in one of the most racially divided cities in the United States. During his time in prison…Racial Justice2 min readRacial Justice2 min read
Nov 20, 2022Transgender Day of RemembranceIn honoring the memory of the lives lost, we must realize a present in which the trans folks who are living can survive and thrive. By: Equity & Learning at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed internationally on November 20th, is a dedicated time to…3 min read3 min read
Oct 5, 2022Latinx Communities Deserve Reproductive Justice this Latinx Heritage Month, and AlwaysBy: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund During Latinx Heritage Month and all year, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America — and we proudly fight in solidarity for equity and access to health…4 min read4 min read
Sep 8, 2022Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act is a Step in the Long Battle for Bodily Autonomy and the Indigenous People’s MovementBy: Colin Benedict, Digital Organizing Manager, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York As the Supreme Court keeps pushing its conservative agenda against marginalized communities, it comes as no surprise that Indigenous People’s sovereignty and dignity are one of their main targets. On February 28th the Supreme Court announced the constitutionality…Indegenous4 min readIndegenous4 min read
Aug 5, 2022How Abortion Bans Re-Victimize SurvivorsBy: Casey O’Neill, RPE Regional Coordinator - Survivor Support Services People are often surprised to hear that Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is the provider for victims and survivors of sexual violence. At first glance, our Survivor Support Services do not appear to fit in with the typical reproductive…Survivor Support Services3 min readSurvivor Support Services3 min read
Jul 14, 2022Acknowledging our ErrorBy: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Equity is at the heart of our mission. Planned Parenthood of Greater New York strives to ensure equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion services, to communities harmed by legacies of systemic racism, ableism, and all forms of bias. This…2 min read2 min read
Jun 19, 2022Happy Juneteenth! The Fight for Black Liberation Continues.By: Joy D. Calloway, Interim President & CEO, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York June 19, 2022, is the 157th observance and 2nd federal holiday observance of Juneteenth, a special day to celebrate Black liberation and Black joy! It’s also a day that represents the continued delay of justice for…Juneteenth2 min readJuneteenth2 min read
Apr 12, 2022Planned Parenthood Stands With Black Women this Black Maternal Health Week — and AlwaysBy Joy D. Calloway, Interim CEO, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York This week is Black Maternal Health Week! The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) founded Black Maternal Health Week in 2018 to raise awareness of racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes and encourage community-driven solutions that focus on Black women…4 min read4 min read
