Join us for a conversation about the history of family structures, the effort to break those barriers, and the road ahead.
Family looks different for everyone and your family is what you choose it to be. The structure of American families has left people out and has been influenced by things from tax policy to religion. Every Kentuckian should have the legal rights and equitable access to the necessary resources to make the best decisions for themselves – whether that's choosing adoption, marrying the person they love, accessing abortion care, or building a loving community.
Panelists:
- Michael Aldridge, Executive Director, ACLU of Kentucky
- Chris Hartman, Executive Director, Fairness Campaign
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Mashayla Hays, reproductive freedom advocate (formerly, legal fellow, ACLU of Kentucky)
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Xian Brooks, MPH, Birth Doula at Dandy Doula Birthing and Consulting Services
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Eltuan Dawson, youth advocate
- Heather Ayer, moderator (Campaign Coordinator, ACLU of Kentucky)
Register here to attend and participate in the Q&A using Zoom or watch live on our Facebook page here.
Breaking Barriers is our new series of discussions about the issues facing Kentucky families. We'll engage community groups, advocates, and policymakers to see how we can all work together to ensure every Kentuckian can make the best decisions for themselves. These forums are meant to be an open space where Kentuckians from around the commonwealth can speak openly about topics ranging from systemic racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes to protecting individual freedoms like the right to access abortion care.
