Gail Adams, Intersectionality, and the History and Future of Reproductive Justice

“Welcome, my name is Christina Hennessey and tonight we are taking a look at how reproductive justice’s past informs our new post-roe world.”

In this podcast, we will summarize the history of reproductive rights, and dive into the story of Gail Adams. We will also take a look at the broader implications of the movement through the lens of intersectionality, and what it means for the future.


The Following are Pictures from Gail Adam's Life as Compiled by the Washington Post

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