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At FemmSouth we have a mission. We believe that through feminist theory, through a comprehensive study of women's history, and through current dialogue women can transform and heal. We seek to demystify the feminist movement, with grass-roots, community building and local empowering efforts. We aim to give voice to Southern women in unifying and connecting all sides of the global women's movement.

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EP 4.2 Let's Talk About Sex: Defending Books & Librarians Against Attacks

Apr 21 2024 49 mins

In this gripping episode, we delve into the heart of the battle for intellectual freedom with Angie Hayden, the visionary founder of Read Freely Alabama, and Elizabeth Williams, a passionate member of FemmSouth and organizer for Read Freely Alabama's Baldwin County chapter. Join us as Angie sheds light on the harrowing frontlines in Alabama, where the public library in Prattville s

Episode 4.1: Let's Talk About Sex Education

Mar 06 2024 63 mins

In this episode, Lindsay, Mette, and Leigh meet with two guests from the Alabama Campaign for Adolescent Sexual Health (ACASH) to hear how the the overturn of Roe continues to shape Sex Education policy in Alabama. Christina Clark Okarmus, the Executive Director of ACASH, and ShaKaya Darrington, member of the Youth Advocacy Group, explain how sex education is a critical component t

Episode 3.3: Faith Leaders Speak Up For Choice with Rev Ginny Phillips Allen and Renee Adcock

Nov 13 2023 49 mins

Episode 3.3 “Faith Leaders Speak Up for Choice” with Rev. Ginny Phillips Allen and Rev. Renee Adcock. In this session, you will hear our conversations with two local faith leaders talking about abortion rights in lower Alabama. If you attended a protest following the overturn of Roe v. Wade in either Mobile or Fairhope, you likely saw Rev. Ginny Phillips Allen in her clerical c

Episode 3.2: Faith Leaders Speak Up For Choice with Rev. Latishia James

Nov 05 2023 56 mins

In this second segment we talk with Rev. Latishia James, an ordained minister in The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, and the Co-Director of Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity (also known as SACReD) where they advance reproductive justice for marginalized communities through congregations and spiritual communities grounded in a progressive moral framework

Episode 3.1: Faith Leaders Speak Up For Choice With Rev Katey Zeh

Oct 19 2023 64 mins

Across three segments—all guided by ordained faith leaders—we’ll shine a light on the patriarchal systems and colonialist histories that lead to trauma, abuse, and violations of the autonomy of pregnant people. We explore the supposed schism between spirituality and sexuality. And we discuss the role of clergy and share resources and advocacy tools for both clergy and members

Episode 2: At What Cost? Denying Choice Deepens Disparities

May 31 2023 59 mins

What happens when a pregnant person is denied an abortion? How does it impact their life trajectory, financial security, and the wellbeing of existing and future children? And how does it compare with those who are able to access a wanted abortion? In this episode of the “Reproductive Freedom in the Deep South” series, we address these and many other crucial questions related t

Episode 1: The Current Post-Roe Landscape in Alabama

Apr 25 2023 77 mins

This is the first episode in the "Reproductive Freedom in the Deep South" Series where we talk with representatives from reproductive justice organizations with boots on the ground in Alabama. Our special guests are Tish Gotell Faulks, Legal Director at the ACLU of Alabama; Robin Marty, the Director of Operations for the West Alabama Women's Center; and Kelsea McLain, Deputy Direct

Reproductive Freedom in the Deep South: Introduction to the Series

Mar 08 2023 61 mins

This is our kick-off episode introducing audiences to the six-part series where we will host conversations with a range of people and professionals who are experiencing first-hand the effects and the fallout of the Dobbs decision here in Alabama. In June of 2022, the constitutional right to access abortion care in the US was revoked when the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, w

Episode 21: Financial Feminism Part I

Apr 19 2022 59 mins

This episode is the first of a two-part series exploring financial feminism and impact investing in women. In this first episode, we consider several definitions for the term financial feminism. We explore the barriers women face with finances and investing in a post-pandemic world and examine whether we can actually know if our investments are closing the gender wage gap and secur

2022 Kick Off Podcast Episode

Mar 25 2022 39 mins

For this kick off episode, I have asked two of my favorite FemmSouth bookclub members and podcast guests, Shannon Fountain and Kadine Christie, to discuss their successes, joys, and transitions over the last few months. Kadine, a published local author, has been birthing a new book and shares the ups and downs of transitioning into full-time writing. Shannon discusses balancing mot