5 Famous Black Americans’ Speak Out About the Supreme Court Decision To Overturn Roe v. Wade

Americans of all races are weighing in on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade after nearly 50 years,and the debate is not likely to end soon. Many spent the weekend protesting while others voiced their opinions on social media.

For Black Americans, an essential part of the discussion focuses on the assertion that an abortion ban will impact women of color more than others. But many experts say every woman, without question, has lost a fundamental right.

 TheVillageCelebration curated five of the most well-known voices in Black America.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama released a statement that read in part, “I am heartbroken for people around this country who just lost the fundamental right to make informed decisions about their own bodies.

The author of “Becoming Michelle” and millions of other Americans have shared their opinions on social media.