We will stand together peacefully and visibly to show we have not forgotten that Missouri has become a forced birth state since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Several months ago an eleven-year-old girl, Amelia, talked with her mom Jessie Spaans about the abortion ban in Missouri. She came to the conclusion that if she were seen in a supermarket and pregnant, people would judge her. They would be shocked and not fully understand what could have happened to her yet she'd be forced to carry the pregnancy.

Amelia got the brave idea for girls her age and teens to speak with the press so their concerns would be heard and Missourians would see the reality of what the cruel abortion ban is doing to them. We are inviting women and girls ages 11-21 to speak at this event. Speakers under 18 will need permission from a legal guardian. Email…