April J Bell
apriljbell.bsky.social
April J Bell
@apriljbell.bsky.social
Global Health Researcher | Epidemiologist | Reproductive Justice Scholar | Favorite Auntie
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FCM's @apriljbell.bsky.social, Director of GirlxLab, was highlighted on @kcbsradio.bsky.social's coverage of the anniversary of the Dobbs’ decision. She discusses her ongoing digital storytelling project featuring Black women sharing their experiences with #abortion. More at girlxlab.ucsf.edu
June 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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A new quilt commemorating survivors of forced sterilization in California prisons exposes a long, ongoing history of reproductive and medical violence against incarcerated and marginalized women.
Quilt Honors Survivors of Forced Sterilization in California Prisons: 'Together We Rise'
A new quilt commemorating survivors of forced sterilization in California prisons exposes a long, ongoing history of reproductive and medical violence against incarcerated and marginalized women.
msmagazine.com
June 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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@apriljbell.bsky.social GirlxLab and The UCSF Black Women’s Health & Livelihood Initiative hosted BLACK WOMEN SPEAK last week, a night of digital storytelling from Black women about abortion experiences. Congrats to all involved in this journey to community healing & wellness. #reproduction
June 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Black Women Speak was a beautiful night of community, love, and support in Oakland, featuring digital stories from Black abortion storytellers.

Learn more about Girlx Lab and researcher @apriljbell.bsky.social here: girlxlab.ucsf.edu
June 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Oakland! Join us for Black Women Speak, an abortion storytelling showcase organized by my colleagues at @ucsfbixby.bsky.social, featuring storytellers from a Black abortion storytelling project led by @apriljbell.bsky.social. It will be an evening of inspiration and community.
Black Women Speak: An Abortion Storytelling Showcase
Join us for storytelling and conversation in community. Black women speak is an abortion storytelling showcase featuring four Black women.
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May 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM