AFRICAN AMERICANS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Planned Parenthood organizations work each and every day to protect and advance the sexual and reproductive rights of African Americans, who face numerous obstacles to obtaining affordable, high-quality health care services. Planned Parenthood is committed to increasing access and reducing racial disparities in reproductive health care, including the high rates of cancers, sexually transmitted infections, and unintended pregnancy among African Americans. We will continue to work tirelessly for a health care system that provides affordable, high-quality care and treats all people with dignity.
African Americans for Planned Parenthood works toward robust and flourishing African-American communities by partnering with institutions serving African Americans. In collaboration with our partners we seek to create health equity and prosperity and reduce health disparities, especially around reproductive health.
Given the legacy of race and racism in the United States, the reproductive health challenges and opportunities that the nation faces are similar but often exacerbated for African Americans. They affect the community in very specific and unique ways.
Through health, education, and advocacy we work within the community to engage African Americans in changing the discourse around sexual and reproductive health.
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the courageous and visionary black women and men who have worked and continue to work every day to improve the quality of life for African Americans.
