Loretta Ross reveals how she transformed her trauma into an activist movement: from overcoming a challenging childhood to becoming a leading voice in reproductive justice.

00:00:00 Introduction to Loretta Ross interview
00:03:06 Childhood trauma and its lasting effects
00:08:24 Challenges of becoming a mom at 14
00:12:53 Early encounters with reproductive justice: my introduction to feminism
00:16:32 Finding empathy in activism: entering activism through personal struggles
00:19:23 The birth of reproductive justice and Black feminism theory
00:26:47 How to build social justice movements: from inclusivity to call-out vs. call-in culture
00:30:17 Conclusion: the importance of hope in activism

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🔍 About Loretta Ross

Loretta J. Ross, an academic and activist. She is a Professor at Smith College, focusing on human rights. A 2022 MacArthur Fellow, she advocates for Reproductive Justice and co-created its theory. She also served as National Coordinator of the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. Ross co-directed the 2004 March for Women’s Lives in D.C. and founded the National Center for Human Rights Education. She was the third Executive Director of the RCC in Washington D.C., becoming the first Black women in that role.

Interviewee: Loretta Ross
Interviewed by: Noah Remnick
Interview Date: 5th February 2024
Original Episode Title: From Pain to Purpose

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