Juneteenth celebrates the humanity of Black people and the community's indomitable spirit. It is also a time for rest, reflection and solidarity.

June 17, 2021

Planned Parenthood — in solidarity with patients, staff, and supporters — stands with the Movement for Black Lives’ call to defund the police. Defunding the police means investing less in militarizing police forces and investing more in community-based solutions, education, and health care. 

July 9, 2020

For a future with greater health equity and empowerment for Black people, people of color, and Indigenous people this movement is leading the way

Feb. 21, 2020

One Black woman’s maternal health journey taught her how her personal experience was actually systemic.

April 17, 2019

While we celebrate those who have in the past and those who continue to the fight today at the intersections of racial, gender, reproductive, and LGBTQ justice, we must also join in the fight with them. 

Feb. 1, 2017

Feb. 20, 2015

By supporting legislation and securing funding for programs, they look after our physical, mental, and economic well-being. We have a long history of public engagement — from fighting for suffrage, integration and health care — and we need our Defenders to advance our causes.

Feb. 18, 2015

Our community’s Tastemakers address our hopes and concerns, delivering our messages to millions.

Feb. 18, 2015

This Black History Month, we find ourselves in difficult and trying times. That’s why it’s so important to reflect on the long narrative of challenges in the black community, as well as remember our resilience, faith, and innovation as we collectively look toward solutions.

Feb. 12, 2015