EPISODE · Jul 9, 2022 · 23 MIN
Take Action: Squad Up!
from YOU Better! · host Kiesha Garrison
In this episode from the Take Action Series, Kiesha focuses on learning from the life of women's health advocate and activist Byllye Avery. She shares some stories from the early parts of Byllye's life and how she ended up beginning her work as an activist supporting women who were seeking abortions in the 70's. Episode Resources: Learn more about Byllye Avery VIDEO: 2018 UCSF Medals - Byllye Avery VIDEO: Byllye Avery: Warming Up the Clinic INTERVIEW: Voices of Feminism Oral History Project: Avery, Byllye (smith.edu) Books: The Feminine Mystique (Anniversary) Liberating Masturbation a Meditation On Self Love Paperback Contact Info Send booking inquiries for Kiesha to (info at kieshagarrison.co) Kiesha on IG: @kiesha_garrison Directly support the podcast financially: Cash App Venmo PayPal.Me To connect with host Kiesha B. Free, visit kiesha.org
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In this episode of the special YOU Better! Take Action Series for Summer 2022, Kiesha Garrison continues her journey of getting informed & inspired to take action for social change. In this episode she shares what she learned from the activist origin story of Byllye Avery, an early pioneer in the women’s health movement. Anyone looking to impact today's issues related to women's reproductive health might benefit from learning about Avery's work given it has inspired much of the efforts happening today.
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