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Black women's influence radiates in every corner of American culture and history — shattering records and leading movements that affirm the need for racial and gender justice, sex positivity, bodily autonomy, and health equity.
Planned Parenthood has been shaped by Black women throughout its 104-year history. Faye Wattleton, who served from 1978 to 1992, was the first Black president and CEO of Planned Parenthood. In 1989, she founded Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Planned Parenthood's advocacy arm.
Planned Parenthood is proud to stand with Black women, support the Reproductive Justice organizations leading this work, and amplify the stories of the Black women who shaped our organization as well as those who are paving the way for the next generation.
We celebrated Black History Month by championing the Black women leading the charge for Reproductive Justice — fighting to expand access and protect our rights:
SisterSong,
SisterReach,
Movement for Black Lives,
Women with a Vision,
Black Women for Wellness,
SPARK Reproductive Justice Now!, and
Access Reproductive Care-Southeast. Their work strengthens our lives and our efforts to make sexual and reproductive health care accessible to all.
Help us celebrate these partner organizations by making a gift to them today.