Dear ACCESS Supporter,
As a Black Woman, it was hard to wake up today following yet another day of our “justice” system failing Black lives. What I am reminded of, though, is that our “justice” system is really operating just as it was created to. Black women, Black bodies, Indigenous people and other people of color cannot depend on this system to keep us safe. We have been shown time and time again. That’s why I’m so grateful to be at ACCESS making sure Californians can depend on us to support them in demanding justice and dignity.
Black Lives Matter. Reproductive Justice and Racial Justice are one and the same for us. Today and everyday, we commit to fund abortion and build power. Today and everyday, we commit to fight against injustice and reimagine a world in which each of our lives is valued and respected. Today and everyday, we commit to be bold and brave in our convictions. With your support, we know that we will continue to fight for our vision of reproductive justice for all.
ACCESS is an organization committed to removing barriers to sexual and reproductive health care and building the power of Californians to demand health, justice and dignity. That includes Black people and requires that our lives be valued in this society.
ACCESS envisions a future where people decide for themselves whether, when and how to have children. That includes Black people and requires that our lives be valued in this society.
ACCESS envisions a future where people are treated with dignity and respect in those decisions. That includes Black people and requires that our lives be valued in this society.
ACCESS envisions a future where our voices are clear and strong; where each person trusts themselves, knows their own power and uses it to demand that everyone have the social, political, and economic power and resources to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families. That includes Black people and requires that our lives be valued in this society.
Breonna Taylor was killed by police while sleeping in her home. Justice could not ever be served for Breonna, because she was killed and her life, her dignity, her autonomy were stripped from her. Her desire to not only survive, but THRIVE, was stripped from her by a system that was created to do just that.
As Reproductive Justice advocates, we will continue to support and work alongside the Black Lives Matter Movement and the Movement for Black Lives to break down unjust, racist systems and rebuild with our lives and experiences centered and valued. We will continue to demand an end to police terror, systemic racism, and white supremacy throughout the United States. Join us by signing this petition to continue to fight for Black lives.
In Solidarity,