Stand Up, Speak Out: Masculinity, Power & Reproductive Justice

What does it really mean for men to show up in the fight for Reproductive Justice? Join us for the July episode of Outspoken with Dr. Regina Davis Moss as we explore the role of men in advancing reproductive freedom—and the urgent need for accountability, action, and cultural change. At a time when traditional masculinity is being weaponized online and in politics, we’re asking bold questions about power, silence, and what liberation looks like for all of us. Featuring special guests: Conscious Lee – educator, activist, and cultural critic Rev. Mykal Slack – faith leader, lawyer, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Together, we’ll unpack how patriarchy harms everyone, where men fit into the Reproductive Justice movement, and what it looks like to move from performative allyship to real solidarity.Recommended Books:* Reproductive Justice: An Introduction by Loretta J. Ross & Rickie Solinger* Liberating Church: A Twenty-First Century Hush Harbor Manifesto by Brandon Wrencher* Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion by Gabrielle Stanley Blair * Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory by Patricia Hill Collins* Queering Reproductive Justice: An Invitation by Candace Bond-Theriault* Killing the Block Body: Race, Reproduction and the Meaning of Liberty by Dorothy Roberts* By bell hooks:* Yearning: Race, Gender, and Cultural Politics* Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center* Feminism Is For EverybodyAbout Our GuestsConscious Lee:* Connect with Conscious Lee* Follow @theconsciouslee* Instagram* Facebook* TikTokRev Mykal Slack:* Learn more about Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism* Learn about Transforming Hearts CollectiveSupport In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reginadavismoss.substack.com