In the mid 1990s, the Reproductive Justice movement was formed by Black and indigenous women as a response to the limitations of the "reproductive rights" movement. Movement leaders argue, "rarely do we find ourselves fighting for just one aspect of reproductive justice such as abortion rights" - SisterSong. Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, scholar and writer, joined us to talk about her book Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Frontlines, her experience being a teenager during the formation of the Reproductive Justice Movement and what she's reading now to inform this moment. 

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Featuring: Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs 

Making Contact Staff:

• Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, Lucy Kang
• Host: Amy Gastelum
• Executive Director: Jina Chung
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Music Credits: Catching Feelings by Audiobinger Image Credit: Alexis Pauline Gumbs  

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