In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda

What In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda does

In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that advances reproductive justice policy and narrative change on behalf of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people in the United States. Founded circa 2014–2016, the organization functions as the national anchor for a federation of 8 regional partner organizations, channeling policy development, research, and grassroots organizing capacity into a coordinated state and federal advocacy effort.

Its core programmatic offerings include an annual state policy agenda, a proprietary state-level polling program on Black women's reproductive attitudes, the Narrative Power for Justice Initiative for shaping media and cultural framing, the Creators for Change Council engaging content creators in advocacy, and the Next Generation Leadership Institute for pipeline development. The organization is governed as a small staff operation of 1–10 employees under President and CEO Dr. Regina Davis Moss, who succeeded founder Marcela Howell. The business model is grant-funded 501(c)(4) advocacy — there is no product pricing or earned revenue line — with documented support including a $350,000 grant from The Katz Amsterdam Foundation in July 2023. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML system, or commercial product is part of the operating model; the organization's "product" is policy, narrative content, convening, and research outputs delivered to policymakers, media, funders, and the communities it serves.

Name

In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda

Legal name

In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda

Website

https://blackrj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

In Our Own Voice is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that advances reproductive justice policy and narrative change for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people through a national federation of 8 regional partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Justice Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (81331), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAIAD

Sexual & Reproductive Health & Family Planning (SRH/FP) Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Global Health & Population Programs

Keywords

• Reproductive justice advocacy
• Policy advocacy
• Community organizing
• Leadership development
• Research and polling

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The organization operates as a non-profit and generates revenue through donations and grants to fund policy advocacy, research, and community programs. Donations are processed through Network for Good.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda is a national-state strategic partnership of eight Black women-led Reproductive Justice organizations that advances policy advocacy, conducts original research and polling, develops the next generation of RJ leaders through fellowship programs, and builds narrative infrastructure through storytelling initiatives aimed at advancing Reproductive Justice for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people. Its offerings include the Narrative Power for Justice Initiative, Creators for Change Council, Next Generation Leadership Institute, the 2025 Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda, state and national polling research, and resource toolkits and fact sheets.

Product overview

In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda is a national-state strategic partnership of eight Black women-led Reproductive Justice organizations. The organization operates as a policy advocacy collective rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include the Narrative Power for Justice Initiative (research-driven narrative infrastructure building), the Creators for Change Council (Black content creator partnerships), the Next Generation Leadership Institute (HBCU student fellowship program), the 2025 Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda (multi-organizational policy roadmap), state polling research, and resource products including toolkits, fact sheets, and policy reports. The organization does not offer a software product but rather programs, research, and advocacy resources focused on Reproductive Justice policy change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI): Leadership development program for HBCU student fellows focused on Reproductive Justice
• Narrative Power for Justice Initiative (NPJI)
• Creators for Change Council
• Narrative Demand
• Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda

Products and services

• Narrative Power for Justice Initiative A multi-year initiative integrating research, narrative strategy, cultural influence and storytelling to advance Reproductive Justice policy by mapping dominant narratives shaping public understanding and generating evidence-based strategies to shift them at scale.
• Creators for Change Council A cohort of influential Black content creators partnering with the organization to advance Reproductive Justice through storytelling, culture, and digital influence as part of narrative infrastructure building.
• Narrative Demand™ Research Qualitative research exploring what stories Black women say are missing from media and culture, introducing the Narrative Demand concept to understand Black women's perspectives on representation and cultural narratives.
• Next Generation Leadership Institute Leadership development program for HBCU student fellows focused on Reproductive Justice advocacy, skills building, and cultivating the next generation of RJ leaders.
• 2025 Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda Comprehensive policy roadmap developed with over 50 Black-led organizations to protect and uplift Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people through policy change.
• State Polling Research National and state-level polling on Black adults' views, needs and priorities with specific focus on Reproductive Justice policies, conducted in partnership with PerryUndem.
• Toolkits, Fact Sheets & Policy Reports Educational resources including toolkits, fact sheets, and policy reports on reproductive justice, abortion rights, voting rights, contraceptive equity, and comprehensive sex education.
• Telling Better Stories: A Creator's Guide for Reproductive Justice Storytelling Practical resource for creators, writers, strategists, and cultural leaders seeking tools for more complete storytelling about Reproductive Justice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 Black adults surveyed across 10 key states to inform policy priorities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Afiya CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization focused on Reproductive Justice in Texas, part of the eight-organization national-state partnership model.
• Black Women for WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization focused on Reproductive Justice in Los Angeles, part of the eight-organization national-state partnership model.
• Black Women's Health ImperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization focused on Black women's health, part of the eight-organization national-state partnership model.
• New Voices for Reproductive JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization focused on Reproductive Justice, part of the eight-organization national-state partnership model.
• SisterLove, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization focused on Reproductive Justice and HIV/AIDS advocacy, part of the eight-organization national-state partnership model.
• SisterReachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization focused on Reproductive Justice, part of the eight-organization national-state partnership model.
• SPARK Reproductive Justice NOWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization focused on Reproductive Justice in Georgia, part of the eight-organization national-state partnership model.
• Women With A VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization focused on Reproductive Justice in Louisiana, part of the eight-organization national-state partnership model.
• PerryUndemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic opinion research firm that conducted qualitative research with 36 Black women and girls, and polling of over 5,000 Black adults across 10 states for the organization's research initiatives.
• Congressional Caucus on Black Women and GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCongressional caucus co-led by Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, Yvette Clarke, and Robin Kelly. In Our Own Voice partnered with the caucus to present the 2025 Reproductive Justice Champion Award to Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
• National Partnership for Women & FamiliesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint report on state abortion bans threatening nearly seven million Black women, combining research and policy analysis.
• Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-leader of The Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice coalition alongside In Our Own Voice, providing a comprehensive policy vision.
• Black Mamas Matter AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute, hosting events during Black Maternal Health Week.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective: National reproductive justice collective founded by Black women and women of color, with the same intersectional RJ framework as In Our Own Voice. Operates as a national network of regional RJ organizations, directly overlapping in mission, constituency, and policy focus.
• Black Mamas Matter Alliance: National alliance advancing Black maternal health, rights, and justice. A confirmed IOOV partner (Black Maternal Health Conference co-host) and serves the same Black women constituency on overlapping maternal-health and reproductive-justice policy priorities.
• Black Women's Health Imperative: National organization dedicated to health and wellness of Black women and girls; one of IOOV's eight regional partner organizations and a directly comparable policy-advocacy peer.
• National Partnership for Women & Families: National policy advocacy organization that has co-published research with IOOV on abortion access for Black women. Comparable in policy advocacy role, federal-level engagement, and use of research to drive legislative outcomes.
• Center for Reproductive Rights: Global legal advocacy organization advancing reproductive rights through litigation and policy. Comparable in driving reproductive-rights law and policy at the federal level, though more litigation-heavy than IOOV's narrative-driven model.
• SisterReach: Tennessee-based reproductive justice organization led by Black women and one of IOOV's eight core state partners. Directly comparable as a regional Black-women-led RJ organization operating in policy advocacy, community organizing, and constituent services.

Broad incumbents

• Planned Parenthood Federation of America: Largest U.S. reproductive health and advocacy organization, co-leading The Blueprint coalition with IOOV. Operates across reproductive health, abortion care, and policy advocacy at national scale; IOOV occupies the Black-specific intersectional niche within this broader ecosystem.
• NARAL Pro-Choice America: Established national abortion-rights advocacy organization with political and field operations. Comparable in federal-level policy advocacy but significantly larger and broader in scope than IOOV's race-and-gender-intersectional focus.
• National Women's Law Center: Federal policy advocacy and legal organization advancing gender equity across issues including reproductive health. Comparable in DC-based federal policy advocacy but covers a much wider portfolio than IOOV's reproductive-justice focus.

Emerging players

• Guttmacher Institute: Research and policy organization producing data and analysis on sexual and reproductive health. Comparable to IOOV's polling and research function, though Guttmacher's outputs are broader and more academic rather than Black-RJ-specific.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlackWomensRJ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbi3OXQjRT4k8ZrOjccmWNQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BlackWomensRJ
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackwomensrj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackwomensrj

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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