To say a lot is going on in the world right now would be an understatement. Headline after headline highlights the destruction, poverty, injustice, war, and discrimination going on seemingly every minute of the day. But for those living in the United States, one of the biggest topics of conversation dominating the news cycle is the controversial decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade. 

Abortion has been a long-standing hot-button issue for both pro-life and pro-choice voters. And no matter which side of the aisle you find yourself on, the impact of this ruling will be far-reaching. With individual states having the final authority to decide if abortion is legal or illegal within its borders, women who need services may be forced to travel long distances and incur hefty costs.

For the African-American community, the effects of this law may have the most significant impact, as a majority reside in southern states that are more likely to have restrictive laws.

“For example, Black people make up about 28% of Mississippi’s population….compared to about 13% of the U.S. population overall.”