Urging abortion-rights supporters to vote blue in November isn’t the only course of action Black Democrats plan to take to protect women’s reproductive rights ahead of Election Day. “At the end of the day, my goal is to make sure that women get care when they need it,” U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams told reporters during […]
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Portraits of Protest: Black Voices From Roe v. Wade Demonstrations in Atlanta
At the corner of Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Marietta Street in Downtown is a 22-acre greenspace marking the arrival of the 1996 Olympics. Over two decades later, the very location that once drew crowds in revelry was now the site of tension and disbelief as hundreds gathered in protest of the overturning of Roe […]
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What Does a Post-Roe World Mean for Black People in Georgia?
A historic ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on abortion rights could have dire effects for Black people in Georgia. On Friday, the high court overturned Roe v. Wade, its landmark decision that gave women the constitutional right to choose abortion. The implications of an abortion restriction for Black women in Georgia could be dire. […]
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Atlanta Makes Abortion Cases a Low Priority for Police
Top of the morning! We made it to the weekend. Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: Atlanta police won’t be cracking down on abortions any time soon. This week, the City […]
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Why Black People Make Up 65% of Georgia’s Abortions
Ni’aisha Banks’ sixth pregnancy came after she already had four children. Her very first pregnancy resulted in a stillborn baby, so she was excited about bringing a fifth child into the world. Then, Banks started to feel concerned about her health. “I was severely ill, and had to find other people to help watch my […]
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The Feds Can’t Save Abortion Rights in Georgia
The U.S. Senate declined Wednesday to advance a federal abortion-rights bill during a procedural vote that could have major implications for Black residents in Georgia if the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision in the coming weeks. U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff voted in favor […]
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What Overturning Roe v. Wade Would Mean for Black Georgians
The road to an abortion ban would be cleared for the GOP-controlled Georgia assembly if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, state lawmakers say — creating hurdles that would severely affect Black Georgians who are already among the most isolated from quality maternal health care. A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court […]
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What Abortion Access Looks Like for Black Women in Atlanta
Last December, in a pivotal moment in the nation’s ongoing fight for reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case centers on Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban and could overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court case that legalized abortion. The case is pending until […]
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Georgia’s General Assembly Is Talking Health. Here’s What’s at Stake for Black Residents.
The Georgia General Assembly is taking up a number of bills that would have a significant impact on residents’ mental, physical and reproductive health. One seeks to reform the state’s mental health care system by making it more affordable. Republican lawmakers are also trying to curb access to abortion pills in direct response to the […]