Confronting Racism and Inequality

Racism, injustice, and inequality have been on full, ugly display over the past several months. The murders of countless black Americans, including, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, and the disproportionate COVID-19 death rates for people of color, have served to underscore this sad truth.

The Right Time initiative condemns in the strongest terms the racism, injustice, and inequities that have energized people nationwide to call for profound changes in society and systems.

Significant inequitable health outcomes exist in the United States. The Right Time remains committed to removing the barriers that keep too many Missouri residents, particularly those in communities of color, from receiving quality contraceptive services. One way we improve access for all—no matter who you are, where you live, or what your economic circumstances might be—is by offering free or low-cost birth control to all those who need it.

To learn more about The Right Time, find a health center near you, or learn how you can learn and contribute to the movement check out these links:

• Find a The Right Time health center near you.
• Read a statement from Missouri Foundation for Health.
• Consider donating to the following:  Official George Floyd Memorial Fund, I Run with Maud (Ahmaud Arbery Memorial Fund), Justice for Breonna Taylor, Black Lives Matter
• Speak out to family, friends, and colleagues when they say or do something racist.
• Continue to educate yourself about racism and inequality.