Planned Parenthood Urges Mid-South Community to Avoid Klan Rally in Downtown Memphis
For Immediate Release: Jan. 30, 2014
“The great racial diversity of Memphis is what makes our city unique—something we should all celebrate,” said PPGMR CEO Barry Chase. We move our city forward by turning our backs on the hatred and segregation of the past. We urge everyone to deny the KKK the attention it seeks and avoid the rally to take place Saturday in Downtown Memphis.”
Planned Parenthood at the local and national level supports the civil rights of everyone, regardless of their race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Planned Parenthood’s mission is to deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education and information to women, men and young people worldwide. At the heart of this mission is the respect for each individual’s right to make informed, independent decisions about their lives, including their health, sexuality and family planning.
For more information about Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region, please visit our website at www.plannedparenthood.org/memphis/.
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Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region (PPGMR), founded in 1938, is an affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. PPGMR’s mission is to ensure broad public access to reproductive and related health care through clinic services, education, advocacy and community partnerships in serving 42 counties in West Tennessee, North Mississippi and East Arkansas.