As America turns 2-hundred and 50 years old, today's edition of Closer Look with Rose Scott examines this milestone and the intersection with reproductive rights.

Plus, how the Atlanta based Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation continues its into advocacy now in its 50 yr.

Co-founder Lynn Thogersen recalls the early years of the center which was previously called Feminist Women’s Health Center which began with a $250 dollar loan from her mother. 

Executive Director Kwajelyn Jackson, now the executive director of the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation, talks about navigating thru the pandemic, Georgia's restrictive abortion ban and current funding challenges.

 

Plus, it's called The Okra Project, a Black trans led mutual aid nonprofit, helping Black trans people in areas such as healthcare and safe housing.

Advocacy groups also report disproportionate acts of discrimination and incarceration against the trans community, especially Black trans individuals.

That's where The Okra Project is stepping in to offer support to the Black trans community.

Gabrielle Inès Souza, the Executive Director of The Okra Project, shares how the organization offers vary resources and relies on a network of partners. 

As America turns 2-hundred and 50 years old, today's edition of Closer Look with Rose Scott examines this milestone and the intersection with reproductive rights.
Plus, how the Atlanta based Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation continues its into advocacy now in its 50 yr.
Co-founder Lynn Thogersen recalls the early years of the center which was previously called Feminist Women&rsquo;s Health Center which began with a $250 dollar loan from her mother.&nbsp;
Executive Director Kwajelyn Jackson, now the executive director of the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation, talks about navigating thru the pandemic, Georgia's restrictive abortion ban and current funding challenges.
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Plus, it's called The Okra Project, a Black trans led mutual aid nonprofit, helping Black trans people in areas such as healthcare and safe housing.
Advocacy groups also report disproportionate acts of discrimination and incarceration against the trans community, especially Black trans individuals.
That's where The Okra Project is stepping in to offer support to the Black trans community.
Gabrielle In&egrave;s Souza, the Executive Director of The Okra Project, shares how the organization offers vary resources and relies on a network of partners.&nbsp;

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.