TED: Black life at the intersection of birth and death | Mwende "FreeQuency" Katwiwa

The speaker, a poet and activist, discusses the intersection of Reproductive Justice and the Black Lives Matter movement. She reflects on the challenges of motherhood as a Black woman in America, highlighting systemic racial injustices. Through poetry, she protests against these injustices and emphasizes the inseparability of Reproductive Justice and racial equality. The talk is dedicated to raising awareness and connecting these critical social issues.

How does the speaker express the fear of raising children in a society that devalues Black lives?

What does the speaker mean by stating, 'I do not want to be a mother who gave birth to poems'?

What impact did Trayvon Martin's murder have on the speaker's understanding of motherhood?