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"We must work with communities of color to dismantle white supremacy — and the oppressive systems that stem from it — which prevents advancements in health equity," said then-PPFA president Cecile Richards in a 2017 statement.
Abortion bills opposed by black, Hispanic Democrats →
Richards, who has long been a force in Democratic politics, said women "feel newly empowered and frankly motivated to take action, including so many women who never thought themselves as an activist before."
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