Host Nan Whaley engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Booth, a renowned activist known for her work in the civil rights movement and abortion rights. They discuss Booth's journey from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to the establishment of the 'Jane' collective, which provided thousands of safe abortions before it was legalized by Roe v. Wade.
Heather Booth shares her thoughts on the recent overturning of Roe and emphasizes the importance of grassroots organizing and building a caring community. They reflect on the multi-generational aspect of current activism and the necessity of continuous effort in safeguarding rights. The conversation highlights Booth's ongoing work with Battleground Alliance to win back Congress and her personal joys outside activism, such as theater and book clubs.
Heather first appeared on Carry As You Climb on episode 11. It was before the pandemic, and before the fall of Roe - a conversation in a time capsule, to be sure.
Resources Mentioned:
- The Janes Documentary (available for community screenings and currently streaming on HBO Max)
- Battleground Alliance
- More on Dr. TRM Howard
About Our Guest: Heather Booth is a renowned American progressive activist, feminist, and political strategist known for her work in civil rights, women's liberation (co-founding JANE, an underground abortion service), and training social change leaders via the Midwest Academy, making her a key figure in shaping American activism for decades, from Civil Rights Movement to healthcare and voting rights. She started organizing in the 1960s, joined CORE, worked with SNCC, co-founded the Chicago Women's Liberation Union (CWLU), and later directed training for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and campaigns for immigration reform, marriage equality, and financial regulation.
About the Host: Nan Whaley is a long time community leader and public servant. She’s currently the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio. She served as Mayor of Dayton, Ohio from 2014 - 2022. Nan has also presided over the United Conference of Mayors. She’s a feminist, daughter, aunt, sister and friend.
About the Show: Carry As You Climb is focused on elevating the voices of women in leadership from Ohio and the rest of the United States. The podcast features guests who give special attention to not only busting through doors to lead but also hold the door open for more women behind them. In other words, they carry as they climb. We focus on leadership development and leadership lessons. Plus, we share personal experiences to inspire the inclusion of more diverse leaders in business, government and the nonprofit sector.
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