Jackson, Mississippi:
People’s Hearing for Abortion on Demand and Without Apology
August 7, 2015 | Revolution Newspaper | revcom.us
Diane Derzis, owner of the Jackson Women’s Health Organization—the only remaining abortion clinic in the state of Mississippi
Sunsara Taylor, correspondent for Revolution and an initiator of Stop Patriarchy
Stop Patriarchy volunteers present awards of appreciation to the owner, staff, and defenders of the Jackson Women’s Health Center
A powerful, inspiring People's Hearing for Abortion on Demand & Without Apology was broadcast Live from Mississippi. It was organized by Stop Patriarchy (stoppatriarchy.org), and included important participation by the owner, staff, and volunteers from the Jackson Women’s Health Organization—the “Pink House”—the only remaining abortion clinic in the state of Mississippi.
One highlight of the Livestream broadcast is the experience of Stop Patriarchy volunteers from around the country who have been taking out the dynamic pamphlet, “A Fetus Is Not a Baby.” There are stories and videos bringing home the impact of connecting the science and morality behind the need for women to have the right to abortion with men and women—particularly poor and Black people in Jackson.
The event closed with substantial presentations from Diane Derzis, owner of the clinic, and Sunsara Taylor who is a correspondent for Revolution and an initiator of Stop Patriarchy on the state of the battle to defend abortion rights, and how to wage that struggle.
Watch the whole event below! And contribute to the important work of Stop Patriarchy at stoppatriarchy.org.
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