EP. 119 Our Bodies As Property: An Interview With Dr. Zakiya Luna

<p>In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Zakiya Luna.</p> <p> Dr. Luna is an Associate Professor of Sociology, a Dean's Distinguished Professorial Scholar, a great friend of mine, an author, and a participant in Deeply Rooted. Her work focuses on social movements, reproductive issues, and human rights with a particular focus on women's activism and more specifically, women of color activism.</p> <p>In this conversation, we will discuss her incredible book, Reproductive Rights as Human Rights: Women of Color and the Fight for Reproductive Justice.  </p> <p>Listen in as Dr. Luna shares…</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Her journey as a black woman. </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The seed planted in her by her mom at a young age that helped shape who she is today.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Her transition from college to becoming an author.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Why she chose to focus on women's reproductive rights in her career.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Why this topic of women's reproductive rights is important and impacts us.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The three concepts of  reproductive rights.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;"> Why you should read the book,  <a href='https://nyupress.org/9781479831296/reproductive-rights-as-human-rights/'>Reproductive Rights as Human Rights: Women of Color and the Fight for Reproductive Justice</a>.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How you can begin bringing out awareness on this topic.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">A message for people of faith on the topic of reproductive rights.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Her experience with my <a href='https://www.brigjohnson.com/grou'>Deeply Rooted Group Coaching Program</a> and the valve she received. </li> </ul> <p>And if you are looking for support to help you with creating your epic shit,  check out my group coaching program, Deeply Rooted. The wait list is now open. Visit <a href='https://www.brigjohnson.com/group'>https://www.brigjohnson.com/group</a> to learn more.   </p> <p> </p> <