“Reproductive justice is an inclusive movement. It’s not solely based on choice and contraceptions, but also touches on access to resources, social justice, immigration, and family planning.”

- Student 1

Still Need Title: Reproductive Justice

Still Need Title: Reproductive Justice

Introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point (5 - 15 words)

About

As part of the “Documenting the Past, Fostering the Future” (DPFF) project at the University of Denver, students in History and Anthropology worked together to curate an exhibition on the reproductive justice movement in Colorado. Included in this exhibition is a timeline of events that begins with the founding of Catholics for a Free Choice, research on the Flora Rodriguez Russel papers digitally archived in the Denver Public Library, ways in which reproductive decisions are being surveilled today, and the small things we can all do to support the reproductive justice movement today.

The work exhibited here seeks to amplify the histories of women of color organizing for reproductive justice in Colorado, ensuring their contributions are preserved and recognized. This effort is especially urgent in the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion and disproportionately impacts women of color’s access to reproductive health care. By engaging with this history, we hope to provide both context for the present moment and inspiration for future generations committed to reproductive justice.

 Exhibition Guide

  • US & Colorado

  • Short description

  • Art

  • Surveillance

  • Testimonials