Our statement on the Dobbs decision as co-directors of the Sterilization and Social Justice Lab

If you don’t see how family separation and forced pregnancy are connected forms of state violence, notice how adoption is being promoted as the “solution” for both.

The best part of conferencing for sure! 💕💕💕

We're rolling on with #ReproductiveJustice month today with a show about the forced sterilization of Latinx in California. Our guest is Natalie Lira Natalie Lira, co-founder of the Sterilization and Social Justice Lab. Tune in! 12pm–1pm CT wortfm.org 608-256-2001 x9

loved talking with @AliMuldrow today as part of this month-long series of shows on #reproductivejustice

A timely conversation, a necessary intervention. Honored & excited to share the stage & knowledge on all things reproductive justice & movement-building with trailblazing Black women scholars & activists on Oct 13th at 4:30pm Hampshire College! #ReproductiveJustice #SocialMovements

The Centering Race and Disability in Histories of Eugenics was such as a joy to attend. On a personal level, the conference helped me rethink my relationship with my mother, who is disabled. On an intellectual level, the conference truly centered praxis. Natalie Lira @MinnaStern

We loved reading your important work Francisco J. Galarte ! Excellent discussion led by Xavy Ramirez and classmates 💕

Thrilled to finally share this piece I wrote for The Nation about Mike Amezcua’s Making Mexican Chicago! This is for the January 23/30 edition. Check out the essay, buy this edition of the magazine, and most importantly, read this phenomenal book. thenation.com/article/societ…

Join our LLS Alumni as they share their professional journeys on Wednesday, March 8th from 3:30 PM at the LLS Building!

The Department of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications to fill a full-time tenured Full/Associate Professor (9-month appointment). For more information, see illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careers…

A legendary Reproductive Justice Panel w/ these amazing folks! #NWSA23 Natalie Lira Nessette Falu Dr. Jallicia Jolly @_drstacie_ Dana-Ain Davis!

The Executive Council of the Latinx Studies Association shares our profound concern over the war and destructive violence that is taking place against the peoples in Gaza, including Palestinians, and against Jews in Israel.  1/4

Come be my colleague! Will be at the American Studies Association conference Friday-Sun if folks have questions about the position. Hit me up!

After my class today, I walked with students to the peaceful demonstration and teach in. We were met with this and state troopers on horses.

This energy. THIS is what we need from everyone. Support our students. They are on the right side of history and anyone with a brain, heart, and soul knows it!