/
RSS Feed
Abortion, race, and the second wave
History records that Black women felt excluded from Second Wave Feminism. In this short piece, historian Barbara Winslow reflects on the issue through her experience as a radical feminist activist in Seattle. She traces the movement’s roots to the anti-war and Civil Rights movements, but Barbara argues that there were complications that led to Black women’s voices being stifled. While the media played a large role in ignoring the leadership of Black women, she explains, white feminists also had trouble listening to and understanding the concerns of Black women.
For a more in-depth discussion, please check out the full version of this episode, “Turning the World Upside-Down with Barbara Winslow.”
Music:
“Outta Sync” © 2026 by Suki Wessling,