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Kaitlyn Joshua to Join Local Artists and Reproductive Freedom Advocates at Art Market Hosted by Free & Just in New Orleans
“Artists for Abortion Access” event series comes to New Orleans o spotlight Local artists demanding reproductive freedom
New Orleans, LA –– On Monday, October 14 from 1-5pm CT, Free & Just will host an art market featuring local creatives in New Orleans as part of its “Artists for Abortion Access” event series. Free & Just is partnering with local artists, advocates, and leaders in communities across the country who are standing up to attacks on abortion access and reproductive freedom. From concerts featuring local musicians, to art markets where local creatives can sell their goods, “Artists for Abortion Access” will spotlight community and cultural leaders and create space for real people impacted by abortion bans and ongoing attacks on reproductive freedom to share their stories.
At 1:30pm CT, Kaitlyn Joshua and others will offer brief remarks highlighting how attacks on reproductive freedom harm women and families in Louisiana and across the country.
“Artists for Abortion Access” comes as attacks on all types of reproductive health care, including abortion care, IVF treatment, and birth control, continue to escalate nationwide. Despite their rhetoric, anti-abortion extremists have made it painfully clear that they will stop at nothing to restrict our freedom to make decisions about our lives and families. With “Artists for Abortion Access,” Free & Just is setting the record straight and amplifying the experiences of people harmed by these attacks.
Join Free & Just on Monday to shop from local artists, connect with storytellers, and learn more about what’s at stake for women and families across the country.
WHO:
Kaitlyn Joshua, Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
and patient storyteller who was denied emergency care in Louisiana
Nancy Davis, patient storyteller who was forced to travel out-of-state for abortion care
Counsel for the Louisiana State Conference of the NAACP
Bree Anderson, Co-Founder of A’sani Heartbeat Foundation
Tyler Barbarin, Director of Grants and Development at the Louisiana Abortion Fund
Local storytellers, artists, and advocates
WHAT: Art market featuring local artists, storytellers, and advocates
WHEN: Monday, October 14 from 1-5pm CT
Brief speaking program at 1:30pm CT
WHERE: Please RSVP to kelly@freeandjust.us for address and additional event details