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The Afiya Center

@theafiyacenter

The Afiya Center is an advocacy organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Black Women and Girls through Reproductive Justice.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton is taking his anti-contraception agenda nationwide. He’s suing in federal court to require Title X providers to get parental consent before prescribing birth control to teens. It’s a violation of our reproductive freedom. Read more: bit.ly/4dgfMQC

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Abortion access is not just a reproductive health issue. It’s a human rights issue. Our Birth Justice Program Lead, D’Andra Willis, spoke with Amnesty UK about the overwhelming impact of abortion bans on Black Texans. Read the report: bit.ly/4dEdv1p

Abortion access is not just a reproductive health issue. It’s a human rights issue. Our Birth Justice Program Lead, D’Andra Willis, spoke with <a href="/AmnestyUK/">Amnesty UK</a> about the overwhelming impact of abortion bans on Black Texans. 
Read the report:
bit.ly/4dEdv1p
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Black womxn-founded. Black womxn-led. Black womxn-centered. We support Black families by providing doula services, donation-based clinics, free HIV testing, & more. This #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, help us continue serving our community by making a donation: bit.ly/3LYKd1T

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In Texas, the mortality rate for infants increased by 8% in 2022. The rest of the U.S. saw a 2% increase. This is a preventable public health emergency that is a direct result of our state’s total abortion ban. It’s unacceptable. Read more: bit.ly/3YLGj3U

In Texas, the mortality rate for infants increased by 8% in 2022. The rest of the U.S. saw a 2% increase. 

This is a preventable public health emergency that is a direct result of our state’s total abortion ban. It’s unacceptable. 
Read more: bit.ly/3YLGj3U
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Supporting womxn’s sports 🤝supporting womxn in our community. Thanks to the Dallas Wings for choosing us as your charity for this year’s Commissioner’s Cup! We were honored to be there on Inspiring Women night to accept this donation.

Supporting womxn’s sports 🤝supporting womxn in our community. Thanks to the <a href="/DallasWings/">Dallas Wings</a> for choosing us as your charity for this year’s Commissioner’s Cup! We were honored to be there on Inspiring Women night to accept this donation.
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In 2022, Black people represented nearly half of all new #HIV diagnoses in the South, but only accounted for 22% of Southern #PrEP users in 2023. On #SHAAD, we’re partnering with AIDSVu to shed light on HIV inequities in the South: aidsvu.org/toolkit-southe…

In 2022, Black people represented nearly half of all new #HIV diagnoses in the South, but only accounted for 22% of Southern #PrEP users in 2023. 

On #SHAAD, we’re partnering with <a href="/AIDSVu/">AIDSVu</a> to shed light on HIV inequities in the South: aidsvu.org/toolkit-southe…
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Brb, racing like Sha’Carri to go update my voter registration 🏃🏿‍♀️If you’re in Texas, there are only a few weeks left to make sure you are ready to cast your ballot in the 2024 election. Register or update your info now: texas.gov/living-in-texa…

Brb, racing like Sha’Carri to go update my voter registration 🏃🏿‍♀️If you’re in Texas, there are only a few weeks left to make sure you are ready to cast your ballot in the 2024 election. Register or update your info now: texas.gov/living-in-texa…
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DALLASSSS 📣 Help womxn, girls, and trans folk access FREE period products by participating in a donation drive from now through September 4th. You can drop off products IRL at Planned Parenthood in North Dallas, or buy them through the Amazon wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

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Today is Give 828 Day, a day to support Black-led nonprofits in Texas during Black Philanthropy Month. Help us continue supporting Black womxn and girls in North Texas by making a contribution today: give828.org/organization/T…

Today is Give 828 Day, a day to support Black-led nonprofits in Texas during Black Philanthropy Month.

Help us continue supporting Black womxn and girls in North Texas by making a contribution today: give828.org/organization/T…
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Today, Austin reaffirmed that abortion is a human right. We were proud to contribute to this resolution, which calls on the Texas government to uphold its human rights obligations and stop criminalizing people for their pregnancy outcomes.

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Everyone should be able to choose how they feed their children. Period. We’re proud to work with Black parents to find a feeding plan that works best for their family. This #BlackBreastfeedingWeek, help us continue this crucial work by making a donation: secure.actblue.com/donate/the-afi…

Everyone should be able to choose how they feed their children. Period.

We’re proud to work with Black parents to find a feeding plan that works best for their family. This #BlackBreastfeedingWeek, help us continue this crucial work by making a donation: secure.actblue.com/donate/the-afi…
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Today marks three years since the near-total abortion ban (SB8) was signed into law. And Black womxn seeking out-of-state abortion care still need financial assistance. Help us keep providing support to our community by making a donation: bit.ly/3Mr1T6E

Today marks three years since the near-total abortion ban (SB8) was signed into law. And Black womxn seeking out-of-state abortion care still need financial assistance. Help us keep providing support to our community by making a donation: bit.ly/3Mr1T6E
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Just finished recording another incredible conversation on Riverside! Can't wait to share it with you all, stay tuned. riverside.fm/shared/snapsho… #RiversideFM

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Hey Dallas! We’re looking for volunteers to help run voter registration drives at four college campuses on National Voter Registration Day (September 17). If you’re down to help out, sign up for a volunteer shift now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Hey Dallas! We’re looking for volunteers to help run voter registration drives at four college campuses on National Voter Registration Day (September 17).

If you’re down to help out, sign up for a volunteer shift now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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Are you on top of your sexual wellness? September is Sexual Health Month, so it’s the perfect time to catch up on your check-ups.

Are you on top of your sexual wellness? September is Sexual Health Month, so it’s the perfect time to catch up on your check-ups.
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Expecting a Libra or Scorpio baby? ♎♏ Our doulas are available in October and the first 2 weeks of November to help create a positive, culturally-affirming birth experience for your family. Fill out your intake form today: bit.ly/3LX3Nf7

Expecting a Libra or Scorpio baby? ♎♏ Our doulas are available in October and the first 2 weeks of November to help create a positive, culturally-affirming birth experience for your family. 

Fill out your intake form today: bit.ly/3LX3Nf7
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Passionate about Black maternal health? So are we! For this year’s #NorthTexasGivingDay2024, we’re raising $60k to: 🤰🏿Train ten new doulas 👶🏿 Support two families per doula Help us reach our North Texas Giving Day fundraising goal by making a donation now: bit.ly/47jGk1y

Passionate about Black maternal health? So are we! 

For this year’s #NorthTexasGivingDay2024, we’re raising $60k to:
🤰🏿Train ten new doulas
👶🏿 Support two families per doula

Help us reach our <a href="/NTxGivingDay/">North Texas Giving Day</a> fundraising goal by making a donation now: bit.ly/47jGk1y
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PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives. Today, I offered a motion to break the right-wing blockade and extend PEPFAR for five years. We must finish the job we started and end the HIV & AIDS pandemic for everyone, everywhere.