Surge Reproductive Justice

Surge Reproductive Justice Our work centers Black women, women of color, and q***r and trans people of color for a movement that rises from the bottom up.

Surge Reproductive Justice mobilizes communities to build a world where all people can make powerful, self determined choices for their bodies and the future of their families and communities. Surge Reproductive Justice mobilizes communities to build a world where all people can make powerful, self-determined choices for their bodies and the future of their families and communities. Surge works to

end reproductive oppression for all people, and our work intentionally centers Black women, women of color, and q***r and trans people of color for a movement that rises from the bottom up.

Honoring Women’s History Month Through Healing & Reproductive JusticeAs we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the...
03/13/2025

Honoring Women’s History Month Through Healing & Reproductive Justice

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the traditions of Black, African, and Indigenous women who have long gathered in community to share wisdom, heal, and reclaim reproductive autonomy.

Join Surge Reproductive Justice & Black Perinatal Health Campaign for the Uzima Healing Circles Series—a 9-part series dedicated to exploring our connections to pregnancy, birth, and reproductive health.

📅 Session 1: Sankofa – Exploring Our Wombology
📍 March 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM
✨ Activities, food, and child care provided

With the use of Black Feminist Strategies, let’s continue the work of healing, storytelling, and collective liberation.

Register now at Linktr.ee/Surge4RJ ‼️

“The function of freedom is to free someone else” - Toni MorrisonCelebrating Women’s History Month Through Reproductive ...
03/08/2025

“The function of freedom is to free someone else” - Toni Morrison

Celebrating Women’s History Month Through Reproductive Justice & Black Feminist Thought

At Surge Reproductive Justice, we’ve worked hard to create spaces that empower Black women, women of color, and q***r and trans people of color—because reproductive justice is about more than just rights; it’s about liberation.

We envision a world free from reproductive oppression, racism, and violence, and our work is rooted in community-led advocacy and action. Through our campaigns, we’re building power and transforming systems:

✊🏾 Doulas 4 All – Our coalition wrote, lobbied, and passed ESHB 1881, establishing birth doulas as a profession in Washington state, securing Medicaid reimbursements to ensure accessible perinatal support.

🗣️ Our Words Build Power – A community-centered research and organizing process that uplifts QTBIPOC narratives of resistance to shape future reproductive justice campaigns and policy advocacy.

🤰🏾 Black Perinatal Health Campaign – A powerful partnership between Black birth workers, Black families, and Surge RJ to develop holistic solutions that support birthing people, their families, and Black birth workers.

🎤 Just Speak – Our storytelling and political education series, covering s*x positivity, abortion, and parenting through a social justice lens.

This Women’s History Month, join us in honoring the legacy of Black Feminist Strategies and reproductive justice. Help us continue this vital work by sharing or donating at surgereprojustice.org.

REMINDER 🤩✨ THIS WEDNESDAY, Reproductive Justice 101 is our introduction to the reproductive justice framework and our w...
03/04/2025

REMINDER 🤩✨ THIS WEDNESDAY, Reproductive Justice 101 is our introduction to the reproductive justice framework and our work at Surge Reproductive Justice - in this training we cover: What is reproductive justice? How are we conditioned to think of reproductive rights/ & justice? How does reproductive justice connect to gender and race? This online training is highly interactive, and approximately 3 hours long. We welcome people from all backgrounds to attend!

We believe in the power of political education and collective analysis building, so we offer our leadership development trainings every trimester. It’s that time! These trainings are opportunities to deepen your understanding and commitment to anti-racism, reproductive justice, and legislative advocacy through a Black feminist lens. They are also a great way to build community with like-spirited people from around the country in an accessible and fun way.

Ready to engage and activate? Register in our Linktree below!

We have RJ 101 coming this week Wednesday, March 5th @ 6pm (BIPOC only)

And RJ 101 coming Wednesday, March 19th @ 6pm (Open To All)

See you then!

Linktr.ee/Surge4RJ

Let’s Doula This! 🚌✨ Hope everyone is cozy this Monday morning as we join together for a special Lobby Day with our Camp...
02/17/2025

Let’s Doula This! 🚌✨ Hope everyone is cozy this Monday morning as we join together for a special Lobby Day with our Campaign Team, Doulas 4 All!

Can’t thank folks enough for showing up and showing out today. More updates in a little bit!

GET HOME SAFELY EVERYONE! 🥳 Thank you for showing up and making tonight possible.With events organized and produced from...
02/16/2025

GET HOME SAFELY EVERYONE! 🥳 Thank you for showing up and making tonight possible.

With events organized and produced from labor of love, we want folks to leave with nothing but love all around them. Be sure to share this memory with your loved ones and we look forward seeing y’all in our future events!

We’ve got a D4A Lobby Day on Monday so make sure to get signed up through our link tree!

Make sure to tag or DM us in any of the photos or videos yall have posted 💖

Warmly,

SRJ



Linktr.ee/Surge4RJ

Before our night of arts, dance, and expression- let’s also take a peek at how we use Black Feminist Strategies into act...
02/15/2025

Before our night of arts, dance, and expression- let’s also take a peek at how we use Black Feminist Strategies into action!

What is Black Feminist Thought? What is the Epistemology of Black Feminist Thought? Sit back and get cozy while we learn together what encompasses how this knowledge is produced by the one and only, Patricia Hill Collins 💖

Tune in this weekend as we go over how we learn from history to organize for our futures using black feminist strategies 😉

The night is almost here! We’re gonna have a wonderful time with at our upcoming Just Speak event, February 15th 6pm-9p...
02/14/2025

The night is almost here! We’re gonna have a wonderful time with at our upcoming Just Speak event, February 15th 6pm-9pm, for an unforgettable evening centering s*x positivity, safety, self-empowerment, and the radical act of love that starts with ourselves.

This is a Free Event 💃🏽🪩🕺🏽with Performances 🎤 Free Refreshments and and the tastiest Food from Sunflower Kitchen by Chef Li 🥂🥗 for our fellow QTBIPOC folk!

Drawing on Black Feminist Strategies, this event will highlight collective healing, self-definition, and the power of community care.

Expect a lineup of live performances and a curated art exhibition that celebrates our stories and realities, all while you enjoy great food and drinks.

Come ready to honor your own self-love and join with others in creating an atmosphere of solidarity and joy.
We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

February 15th, 6pm-9pm
Black & Tan Hall
5608 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118

Register by scanning our QR or through our Linktree
Linktr.ee/Surge4RJ

Hello Doula Fam! We have another BIPOC Birth Doula Medicaid sign up party coming up this Saturday February 15th, from 10...
02/12/2025

Hello Doula Fam! We have another BIPOC Birth Doula Medicaid sign up party coming up this Saturday February 15th, from 10am-1:30pm. Keep a look out for the time slots we have as each time slot will be more focused, concentrating on a different application aspect of the sign up process to become a Birth Doula that can accept medicaid clients. The time will be broken up as follows: Washington state application, the national provider identifier number application, and the Provider One application. You will get one hour of support to help you in your process of signing up for this important reimbursement program that will help us work towards ending the perinatal health crisis in Washington State.

Register below!

Linktr.ee/Surge4RJ

For Part 3 of Series, check out the instructions, write your answers below, and tag a friend or two to join in on the ...
02/12/2025

For Part 3 of Series, check out the instructions, write your answers below, and tag a friend or two to join in on the self-love

How has Art shown up for you in healing or self expression? Comment below! 💚

We’re so excited for y’all to come through and celebrate love this weekend! Make sure to register below!

BIPOC Only | Saturday, February 15th | 6pm-9pm | 18+
Black & Tan Hall, 5608 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118

To register, follow our Linktree
Linktr.ee/Surge4RJ

Marsha P. Johnson – Black Q***r & Trans Liberation“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” – Marsha P...
02/09/2025

Marsha P. Johnson – Black Q***r & Trans Liberation

“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” – Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans activist and organizer, was a key figure in the Stonewall Rebellion and co-founded groups like STAR (Street Trans Action Revolutionaries) to support homeless trans youth. She fought tirelessly for the rights of Black q***r and trans communities, advocating for safety, healthcare, and dignity for all.

Her legacy represents leading with care and fostering community-based dialogue, showing us that reproductive justice must include the liberation of q***r and trans people. At Surge Reproductive Justice, we honor her work by fighting for reproductive policies that affirm and protect Black LGBTQ+ communities.

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This first part series about learning History celebrates Black feminist leaders who continue to inspire our organizing. Their work reminds us that reproductive justice is inseparable from racial, economic, and gender justice.

Let’s continue learning, building, and taking action together! Which of these leaders inspires you the most? Drop a comment below! ⬇️

Your favorite is showing out next week! 🤩 Are you ready to come through for our upcoming Just Speak event, February 15t...
02/09/2025

Your favorite is showing out next week! 🤩 Are you ready to come through for our upcoming Just Speak event, February 15th 6pm-9pm, for an unforgettable evening centering s*x positivity, safety, self-empowerment, and the radical act of love that starts with ourselves.

This is a Free Event 💃🏽🪩🕺🏽with Performances 🎤 Free Refreshments and and the tastiest Food from Sunflower Kitchen by Chef Li 🥂🥗 for our fellow QTBIPOC folk!

Drawing on Black Feminist Strategies, this event will highlight collective healing, self-definition, and the power of community care.

Expect a lineup of live performances and a curated art exhibition that celebrates our stories and realities, all while you enjoy great food and drinks.

Come ready to honor your own self-love and join with others in creating an atmosphere of solidarity and joy.
We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

February 15th, 6pm-9pm
Black & Tan Hall
5608 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118

Register by scanning our QR or through our Linktree
Linktr.ee/Surge4RJ

Kimberlé Crenshaw – Intersectionality & Reproductive Justice“If you’re standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusi...
02/08/2025

Kimberlé Crenshaw – Intersectionality & Reproductive Justice

“If you’re standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you’re likely to get hit by both.” – Kimberlé Crenshaw

Kimberlé Crenshaw is a legal scholar and civil rights advocate who coined the term intersectionality—a framework that helps us understand how overlapping systems of oppression (like racism, s*xism, classism, and homophobia) affect marginalized communities, especially Black women.

Her work is foundational to Reproductive Justice, highlighting how reproductive oppression is not just about gender, but also about race, class, and other intersecting identities. At Surge Reproductive Justice, we use intersectionality to ensure that all voices—especially those at the margins—are centered in our organizing.

By applying Crenshaw’s insights, we fight for policies that recognize the complexity of people’s lived experiences and build solutions that address the full scope of oppression.

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Surge stands with communities whose bodies, lives, and families have been subject to state and social control. We advance racial and reproductive justice through community engagement, education, and policy advocacy by mobilizing communities.

Surge works to end reproductive oppression and to ensure access to reproductive health services and economic security for all people. We focus on:


  • Access to reproductive healthcare for all immigrants.

  • Birthing and reproductive justice for imprisoned women.