This event is part of the Vagina Museum and Sarah Parker Remond Centres (Re)producing Justice programme.
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As the state shrinks and the UK’s political climate grows more hostile the fight for reproductive and disability justice becomes ever more pressing. What does reproductive justice look like for those both Black and disabled in the wake of over a decade of Conservative leadership and Labour’s welfare reforms? In what ways is the state failing disabled Black women and others and how are community organisations filling the gap?
Join the Melanin Menstrual Health Community, the Triple Cripples and Cysters to discuss the landscape of reproductive justice as it relates to disabled Black folks and those living with chronic conditions in the UK today.
Speakers
Dynamic duo, Kym Oliver and Jumoke Abdullahi, aka the Triple Cripples, were frustrated with the lack of representation and unaddressed discrimination faced by Black and non-Black People of Colour living with disabilities, each and every day. With a focus on Women and Gender-Expansive folks; they joined forces and created a platform to increase visibility and highlight the narratives of these “invisible populations, within an invisible population”!
With topical videos, spotlight interviews, workshops, talks and lectures on topics ranging from dating to travel. The loveable duo, each an academic in their own right, have gained steady recognition for their specialist insight, charisma and love for their community.
Etta Mukasa is the founder and manager of The Melanin Menstrual Health Community (TMMHC), a holistic wellness community dedicated to empowering and connecting Black women and Black people navigating difficult and debilitating menstrual cycles. She is passionate about breaking the silence around menstrual conditions, which disproportionately affect the Black community - including Etta herself. TMMHC provides online and in-person safe spaces, emotional support and resources based on lived experiences. Although only launching in October 2024, TMMHC has grown significantly, attracting members worldwide; demonstrating the urgent need for such a space.
Etta believes in the power of community, knowledge sharing, and open conversations to drive change and ensure that every member feels heard, supported, and equipped to navigate life with confidence. With a deep commitment to holistic wellness and intersectional health advocacy, Etta continues to lead initiatives that challenge stigma, promote inclusive menstrual healthcare, and create lasting impact for Black individuals globally.
Cysters is a grassroots, community-led charity committed to enhancing the health, education, and well-being of individuals experiencing menstrual, maternal and mental health challenges, particularly those from marginalized or culturally diverse backgrounds. Our work is grounded in intersectional lived experiences and the principles of decolonization, which we term menstrual and maternal justice.
Structure
5.30 pm - 5.40 pm: Introductions & buffer
5.40 pm - 6.00 pm: Presentations
6.00 pm - 6.30 pm: Opening Discussion/conversation
6.30 pm - 6.45 pm: Short break
6.45 pm - 7.30 pm: Continuation of Discussion & Audience questions
🗓️ Wednesday 8th October
⏰ 5.30pm - 7.00pm
📍 IAS Common Ground, Room 11 (access info)
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