Uncle Bobbie's X Renee Bracey Sherman - Liberating Abortion

Tue Oct 29 2024 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

First United Methodist Church of Germantown | Philadelphia

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Uncle Bobbie's X Renee Bracey Sherman - Liberating Abortion Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome activist and writer, Renee Bracey Sherman for the release of her newest book, Liberating Abortion
About this Event

One of the most timely and important events this year.

We are excited to welcome, writer, activist, and the co-executive director of We Testify, Renee Bracey Sherman for the release of her latest book, Liberating Abortion. Joining Renee in conversation is educator, writer and social worker, Feminista Jones.

With the election right around the corner ,this event and discussion around reproductive rights and justice could not be more critical.

A community Q&A will follow the conversation.

In addition, all copies of Liberating Abortion will be signed.

Make sure you're a part of this one.

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About the book:

A galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all.

People of color have been having abortions since the dawn of time, yet our access is continuously under attack. In Liberating Abortion, award-winning abortion activist Renee Bracey Sherman and journalist Regina Mahone illustrate the long racist history that brought us to this moment, uncover the hidden figures who set the foundation activists and storytellers are building on today, and explain how abortion has been and remains essential to the health of our communities.

Liberating Abortion will take you back to the basics of sex education, detailing the traditions of abortion over centuries, while examining how society makes us feel about our experiences. You'll find rigorous research, never-before-heard stories, and eye-opening interviews with over 50 people of color who've had abortions, including activists, actresses, television writers, politicians, and the two Black members of Jane, the Chicago feminist service that provided abortions before Roe.

With poignant storytelling and precise analysis, Liberating Abortion will change how you think about abortion forever.

About the author:

Renee Bracey Sherman is a reproductive justice activist, abortion storyteller, and writer. She is the founder and co-executive director of We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions and share their stories at the intersection of race, class, and gender identity. She is also an executive producer of Ours to Tell, an award-winning documentary elevating the voices of people who've had abortions, and co-host of The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion, a podcast from The Meteor. She lives in Washington, DC.

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Doors open at 6:00pm.

Buy your book now and save on the General Admission fee! All tickets are non-refundable.

Street parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance also available through the rear parking lot.

Event Venue

First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Tickets

USD 9.31 to USD 35.98

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