In this first episode, Leslie talks about what Reproductive Justice is, and the differences between Repro rights, health, and justice. She also gives a brief history of reproductive coercion in the United States. Below are some of the sources she mentioned:

1. Founding Mothers of RJ: Toni M. Bond, Reverend Alma Crawford, Evelyn S. Field, Terri James, Bisola Maringay, Cassandra McConnell, Cynthia Newbille, Loretta J. Ross, Elizabeth Terry, “Able” Mable Thomas, Winnette P. Willis, and Kim Youngblood

2. SisterSong - https://www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justice

3. The Hyde Amendment & Rosie Jimenez - https://www.texasobserver.org/rosie-jimenez-abortion-medicaid/

4. Reproductive Justice: An Introduction by Loretta J. Ross and Rickie Solinger

5. Texas Abortion Clinics - https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/11/18/741117422/for-supporters-of-abortion-access-troubling-trends-in-texas and https://prochoicetexas.org/resources/the-texas-timeline-of-abortion-restrictions/