A RADICAL DIALOGUE WITH ACTIVIST, ABORTION STORYTELLER & WRITER RENEE BRACEY SHERMAN ON ABORTION, JUSTICE, & THE FUTURE OF REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM
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Liberating Abortion is a bold and necessary intervention in the national conversation on reproductive rights. With sharp insight and an unflinching commitment to justice, authors Renee Bracey Sherman and Reginia Mahone reveal how centering the experiences and stories of people of color reshapes our entire understanding of abortion access and reproductive freedom. In conversation with Women’s Foundation California CEO Bia Vieira, Renee Bracey Sherman will explore the expansive and untold history of abortion, unpacking how centuries of criminalization, misinformation, and racist policies have shaped our present moment. Together, they will delve into how we can build a future of true reproductive liberation, grounded in justice and equity for all.
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This gathering on November 19th comes at a crucial moment, offering an opportunity to reflect on the current political landscape and envision what comes next. Through Liberating Abortion, Black and Brown people are written back into the history of abortion, retelling stories that have long been silenced, bringing nuance to a conversation too often narrowed to legal decisions like Roe v. Wade. The book goes further, offering a deeply personal and systemic look at the history of abortion rights, connecting abortion not just to the right to choose, but also to the right to parent, and exposing how the fight for reproductive freedom is deeply entwined with racial justice.
During this intimate and powerful conversation at Kinfolx in Oakland, Renee and Bia will explore how to take meaningful action beyond the election and toward a feminist future anchored in reproductive freedom.
Join us for the inaugural gathering of our Subversive Pages Collective—a book club and space for radical dialogue, transformative action, and envisioning new futures where justice, equity, and love for all are at the center. Enjoy Palestinian-Cuban fusion tapas by ASÚKAR and purchase Liberating Abortion from Marcus Books, a cherished Bay Area institution that celebrates Black narratives and the power of storytelling. Together, we gather to uplift our stories, our voices, and our actions toward liberation. We hope you’ll join us.