The Evolution of Reproductive Justice with Ukwuoma Ukairo
What is reproductive justice?
What is community care and how is it essential for social change?
In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Ukwuoma Ukairo from ARC Southeast, a reproductive justice organization that serves the southeast. Ukwuoma talked about the origins and evolution of reproductive justice, the importance of community care, and how Roe was *never* enough to protect reproductive rights. She also shared some incredible ways to support the movement and how to stay hopeful in these difficult times.
Bio: Ukwuoma Ukairo (she/they) is a Maryland native occupying space in the Muscogee land known as Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the Access Reproductive Care- Southeast team in July 2021 as a Programs Associate and recently transitioned into her current role of Caller Engagement Coordinator. She also leads Plan B: Southeast, the organization's rapid-response emergency contraception program. While she's not working, she's a yoga instructor and an avid reader.
LINKS
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
National Network of Abortion Funds
Center for Third World Organizing
Twitter & Instagram: @ukwuomaukairo
Facebook: Ukwuoma Ukairo
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