Reproductive rights, critical to American women’s continuing freedom, independence and opportunities, are in jeopardy today. How did we get here? What can we do now?
BC Voices’ documentary short, Stand UP, Speak OUT – Reproductive Rights: Know Your Rights answers these questions. In 28 minutes, this historical narrative tells the story of American women’s 200+ years and ongoing fight for reproductive freedom, from the founding of the US till today, and calls on us all to Stand UP and Speak OUT until every woman has bodily autonomy and the right to bear or not bear children, and can raise her children in a safe and sustainable community.
Hear from a distinguished panel of feminist scholars as they delve further into the racial and class complexities of reproductive justice and discuss what’s needed, today.
Gloria Feldt, former CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and, and co-founder and president of Take The Lead
Elena Gutierrez, Associate Professor in Gender and Women’s Studies and Latina American and Latino Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Iris Lopez, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Program in Latin American and Latina Studies at The City College of New York/CUNY
Jennifer Nelson, Professor Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at University of Redlands, Redlands, California
Written remarks from Cara Page, Black Queer Feminist Queer cultural/memory worker, curator, and activist in the racial, economic, reproductive, and transformative justice movements
We look forward to seeing you there!
Nov. 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm ET
Email bcvsuso@bcvoices.org by Nov. 15 to register
Zoom link will be sent Nov. 15.
Save the dates for Stand UP, Speak OUT – Reproductive Rights
Published:October 17, 2023
We hope you can join us to view Know Your Rights, the historical overview for Stand UP, Speak OUT Episode 3: Reproductive Rights. It tells the story of American women’s 200 + years and ongoing fight for reproductive freedom, from the founding of the USA to today.
If you’re in Manhattan, come to Lush Cosmetics on Broadway at 77th St. on Wed. Oct. 25 from 5-7:30 pm. Bring your own device and headphones for a silent screening and discussion.
Wherever you are, join our online watch party on Thurs. Nov. 16 from 7:30-9 pm to view and discuss the video.
Can’t make it? Watch anytime free of charge on our website.
In-Store Screening with Lush Cosmetics October 25th @ 5:30pm
Published:October 9, 2023
Bring your own viewing device– Phone, iPad/Tablet, or laptop – don’t forget your earbuds/headphones – This will be a silent screening. Together, we’ll silently watch Stand UP, Speak OUT: Reproductive Rights-Know Your Rights and then have a discussion.
The fight for reproductive rights is more important than ever. Don’t miss BC Voices’ free virtual screening of Stand UP, Speak OUT – Reproductive Rights: Know Your Rights on November 16, 2023 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm EST. Please join us for the film and live Q&A session.
The historical narrative, Stand UP, Speak OUT – Reproductive Rights: Know Your Rights, traces the story of American women’s ongoing fight for reproductive freedom, from the founding of the USA to today. It provides historical context for four short documentaries illuminating the benefits in women’s personal lives of having and the consequences of not having reproductive rights over the past 90 years, as told by women spanning multiple generations.
Our online docuseries Stand UP, Speak OUT has received its first award! The short videos featuring women’s personal stories, Abortion, Birth Control, and Sterilization, were named Best in Social Justice Films at the New York Women in Film and Television 2023 Online Shorts Festival.
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