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Yellowhammer Fund at Prism
Very excited to have Yellowhammer Fund's Amanda Reyes quoted in this fantastic article about reproductive justice groups in the South. “We focus on what we can control. We can use our collective resources and networks to make sure people in our community get the care...
Yellowhammer Fund in The Progressive
Many thanks to The Progressive for showcasing the work The Yellowhammer Fund is putting into making Alabama more equitable for all, through our fund and through our recent purchase of West Alabama Women's Center. We can't wait to add more services and truly become the...
Black Lives Matter Everywhere – Including Tuscaloosa
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police department, rallies and protests spread across the nation as people demand justice and the end of racist violence at the hands of cops. In Tuscaloosa, hundreds of marchers rallied in the Government...
“Seriously? America!” Podcast Episode Features Yellowhammer Fund Health Services Programs Manager
Yellowhammer Fund's Candace E.C. O'Brien talks to the "Seriously? America!" podcast hosts about the dangers of crisis pregnancy centers and how their manipulative practices are especially harmful to pregnant people in the South. Download the episode here!
Yellowhammer Fund’s Mia Raven in USA Today
This weekend, Yellowhammer Fund Policy Director Mia Raven was one of the sources for USA Today's article on how COVID-19 is complicating abortion access in the South. “We have had people coming over here from Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, overloading...
Yellowhammer Fund Clinic Acquisition In the Press
Yellowhammer Fund's announcement that it acquired the West Alabama Women's Center made headlines across the nation this weekend, with local and national press reporting on our newest project. Mother Jones reporter Becca Andrews broke the story Friday morning, calling...
It’s True! We Bought A Clinic!
It's been 365 days since Republican Governor Kay Ivey signed Alabama's total abortion ban into law, making abortion completely illegal in the state and with absolutely no exceptions. Ironically, that ban never actually stopped any abortions - in fact, in many ways it...
Fund Alabama Abortions, Save Lives, Listen to Great Tunes.
It's our Baniversary this week - the one year anniversary of the signing of Alabama's total abortion ban into law. Of course, the ban was immediately blocked and here we are, 365 days later with three clinics still - and even more people able to access them thanks to...
Yellowhammer Fund in Fast Company
Getting abortions is harder than it's been since any point since the 1970's. Grateful to have our own Candace O'Brien quoted in this Fast Company article along with major players helping patients get care. Special shout out to Midwest Access Coalition, who y'all...
Yellowhammer Fund Coronavirus Outreach in NBC News
Yellowhammer Fund is excited to see its work assisting Alabamians impacted by coronavirus reported in NBC News' Health News. We are especially happy to see mentions of the massive work of allies like TKO Society and Left Hand Soap included, too. Be sure to read the...