Larissa

Larissa (they/she)  is a queer artist, an herbalist, a doula, and a historian. They were born and raised in Mexico City and moved to Texas as a teenager where their experiences as an undocumented person deeply shaped their understanding of the world and values. They hold a degree in Ethnicity, Race & Migration and are passionate about advocating for a version of bodily autonomy that supersedes borders, requires international solidarity, and centers Collective Liberation. In their free time, Larissa loves crocheting, sewing, gardening, and trying out new hobbies.

Favorite Writer: Audre Lorde, Mariame Kabe & Harsha Walia

Hidden Talent: Crochet 

Posts By: Larissa M

Reproductive Justice in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands: A Quest for Transnational Solidarity

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Reproductive Justice (RJ)  movement in the United States, a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight for bodily autonomy. The term “reproductive justice” was coined in 1994 by a collective of 12 Black women, known as the Women of African Descent for Reproductive Justice (WADRJ). Reproductive Justice merges reproductive rights with social justice, offering a powerful critique of the mainstream movement that has historically centered on the experiences of middle-class white women. RJ acknowledges the unique reproductive health challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly women of color, due to systemic racism and socioeconomic inequities. This intersectional approach envisions liberation as full access to reproductive healthcare, human rights, and bodily autonomy. However, to actualize this vision, we must expand our understanding of transnational solidarity… Read more »

Beyond Citizenship: The Overlooked Struggles of Undocumented People in the Fight for Reproductive Rights

As the 2024 election cycle approaches, reproductive rights and immigration are again at the forefront of national politics. Yet, because undocumented people are criminalized by the U.S. government and denied the right to vote, neither political party is incentivized to advocate for their rights. In fact, both parties have a vested interest in silencing this vulnerable community, relying on them as a source of cheap labor for US companies to exploit. As such, even though reproductive rights are a priority for many voters in the upcoming election, the needs of undocumented individuals seeking access to reproductive healthcare remain overlooked and unaddressed. While pro-choice advocates have popularized slogans such as ‘abortion is healthcare,’ framing abortion as a medical rather than legal matter, this perspective overlooks the reality that undocumented individuals still… Read more »