Let’s Talk.

Join us for an upcoming webinar where we address important topics, engage in dynamic discussions, and answer the hard, real, pressing questions about Reproductive Justice.

Let’s Talk:

Legislative Advocacy 101

Thursday, May 23 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Being an involved advocate is easier than you think. This Legislative Advocacy 101 session will show you how and answer the questions you have about being an impactful advocate. Join us to learn more.

Speakers Include :

Kenda Sutton-EL, Executive Director, Birth in Color
Delegate Jackie Glass, Representative for Virginia’s 93rd House District.

#ReproductiveJustice #MaternalHealth #Virginia #SaveTheDate 

  • Kenda Sutton-EL is the Founder and Executive Director of Birth In Color. A native of rural Virginia, Kenda focuses on Reproductive Sexual Justice, Birth Justice, Black maternal Health, Structural Racism, and organizes for Incarcerated pregnant people and human rights violations. An Activist that trains people of color to become doulas, Trains healthcare systems and workers in racial bias training.

    Read more about Kenda Sutton-EL.

  • Mama – Navy Vet – Certified Doer – LacedupLegislator

    @jackie4norfolk @laceduplegislator

    Jackie Glass is a self-proclaimed Certified Doer. She proudly hails from the Chicagoland area and boasts a remarkable eleven-year tenure in the United States Navy as a cryptologist.

    Beyond her military and academic achievements, Jackie's influence extends across various spheres. As an advocate for gender equality and empowerment, she served as an Ambassador for the United State of Women (USOW) and a National Trainer for VoteRunLead, empowering women to pursue leadership roles.

    Jackie has been a driving force for change in her role as Delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 93rd district. Prior to getting elected, she led the charge in bringing the CROWN Act to Virginia, making it the fourth US state—and the first in the South—to pass legislation banning hair discrimination based on racial identifiers.

    Jackie's legislative prowess is undeniable. Committed to honoring veterans and fostering diversity, Jackie co-chairs the General Assembly Military and Veteran Caucus and hosts an annual diversity in aviation event at Norfolk International Airport.

    Married to a sneaker-head, Jackie shares her love for kicks through the hashtag #AIMS (Activism in My Sole), blending her interests with her activism drive. She embraces Norfolk as their chosen hometown alongside her husband and two children, fostering a deep sense of community and belonging.