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New Voices

Community Organizing & Engagement

New Voices for Reproductive Justice joins forces with the communities we serve to identify, prioritize, and solve issues in the vast field of reproductive justice facing our most vulnerable groups. As we make efforts to both embody and encourage true allyship, we draw from the knowledge base of the people who live in these communities where we are using our connections to bolster political action, spark mutual aid projects, and to partner with leaders and organizations to liberate Black voices.

We want to mutually educate ourselves and our communities about the issues that are important so that we can align based on our mission and vision so that we can generate the most impact where it is needed. Since every neighborhood and community has different needs and requires different supports, New Voices wishes to champion the voices of community members and leaders so that all can listen carefully to the needs of the people and work towards common goals. 

To reach the organizer in your city, contact organizing@newvoicesrj.org.

Find out what’s happening near you:

PHILADELPHIA
PITTSBURGH
CLEVELAND



What is RJ IGNITE?

RJ IGNITE is an 8-week organizing cohort (September 3rd - November 1st); designed to increase participants' understanding and application of Reproductive Justice (RJ). We equip cohort participants with the language, tools, and community to confront structural and barriers rooted in anti-Black and misogynistic oppression. 

Ideal Candidates

  • If you identify as a Black woman, Black Queer person, or Black marginalized person (ages 18+)

  • If you reside in the Greater Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Cleveland areas

  • If you have the capacity to attend and actively participate in weekly hybrid (virtual and in-person) sessions

  • Currently engaged or have a deep-seated interest in RJ issues is encouraged (not required), including but not limited to: Voter Engagement, Environmental Justice, Community Safety, Black Maternal Health, Gender-Based Violence, Gender-based Mass-Incarceration, and/or Queer and Trans Liberation

Participant Benefits

  • $500 stipend at the completion of the cohort!

  • Relationship building with emerging RJ leaders

  • Access to RJ tools and free resources

  • Trainings hosted by New Voices' Organizing team

  • Funds to support your cohort's activation

  • FREE RJ IGNITE Swag!

How to Apply

Applications for the fall cohort are now CLOSED.

Questions? Contact organizing@newvoicesrj.org