@charlenecarruthers is the author of Unapologetic, a Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements, and she is also the founder and executive director of
@thechicagocenter . Words below excerpted from
@sistersong_woc ‘sRJ Town Hall.
#RJ4BlackLives “Thank you so much for having me. This is an incredible moment to talk about the importance of Reproductive Justice and its inherent connection to Black liberation. We know that the folks who sat in the room in my hometown of Chicago and crafted so much of the work that that we think of, and how we think of Reproductive Justice, were centered and focused on Black liberation. And so I feel honored every time I get to share space with you all. Right now in Chicago, we have young people calling for police-free schools. I actually attended a protest last night led by two young Black people, a part of Good Kids Mad City, and they were very clear in their demands. They want a city where 33 million dollars that our city is currently slate...