Advocacy
Ancient Song seeks to address systemic inequities by advocating for equitable reproductive healthcare at the local, state, and federal levels.
At Ancient Song, we understand that respectful care and advocacy toolkits are not effective for individuals if they are seeing providers who have not been trained to address racism, poverty, and disenfranchisement in healthcare. True change requires institutional reform, provider accountability measures, and medical provider education that encompasses a cultural humility framework. Given this, we work to amplify the voices of those who are in most need of quality reproductive healthcare to policy- and decision-makers who are in positions to institutionalize change.
Since our founding, we have led birth justice initiatives that bring together stakeholders and community members to address and build collective understanding and action. The birth justice political framework is integral to our efforts to center those clients who are most likely to face discrimination, medical neglect, and have their voices silenced or ignored when seeking care.
Since 2018, we have focused on creating accountability through direct action, policy, and collaboration with groups like Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA). We encourage policy makers to act on training and cultural shifts necessary to address maternal mortality and morbidity and realize reproductive freedom.
Policy Advocacy Initiatives
Beyond Birth Work
Black Mamas Matter Alliance - Policy Working Group
Black Maternal Health Caucus Advisory Council
Providing education on the impact of certain legislative proposals, e.g. doula licensing and Medicaid reimbursement
Help us achieve birth justice
We’re fighting for Black and Latinx birthing parents to have the high-quality, affordable care they need. Help us continue our advocacy to achieve reproductive and birth justice for our community through a financial contribution.