Renee Bracey Sherman - Liberating Abortion

Schedule

Tue Jan 14 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Solid State Books | Washington, DC

A galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all.
About this Event

Come join us for an exciting event with Renee Bracy Sherman as she discusses her new book, Liberating Abortion, a galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all.

This in-person event will be held at Solid State Books. Don't miss out!

Tickets with AND without a book are available.


People of color have been having abortions since the dawn of time, yet our access is continuously under attack. In Liberating Abor­tion, award-winning abortion activist Renee Bracey Sherman & jour­nalist Regina Mahone illustrate the long racist history that brought us to this mo­ment, uncover the hidden figures who set the foundation that activists and storytell­ers are building on today, and explain how abortion has been and remains essential to the health of our communities.

Liberating Abortion will take you back to the basics of sex education, detailing the traditions of abortion over centuries, while examining how society makes us feel about our experiences. You’ll find rigorous research, never-before-heard stories, and eye-opening interviews with more than fifty peo­ple of color who’ve had abortions, includ­ing activists, actresses, television writers, politicians, and the two Black members of Jane, the Chicago feminist service that provided abortions before Roe.

With poignant storytelling and precise analysis, Liberating Abortion will change how you think about abortion forever.


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Renee Bracey Sherman is a reproductive justice activist, abortion storyteller, and writer. She is the founder and co-executive director of We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions and share their stories at the intersection of race, class, and gender identity. She is also an executive producer of Ours to Tell, an award-winning documentary elevating the voices of people who’ve had abortions, and co-host of The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion, a podcast from The Meteor. She lives in Washington, DC.


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Morgan Menzies, is the founder of Pretty Little Bookshelf, a platform dedicated to fostering community through literature. She loves connecting with fellow bibliophiles both online & in person through book club discussions, book swaps, DIY events & more. When she’s not reading, you can find Morgan exploring independent bookstores across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Solid State Books, 600F H Street Northeast, Washington, United States
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