The Impact of Abortion on the African American Community: A Review of Research and the Claim of 20 Million Lost Lives
Introduction: Since the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion in the United States, various groups have discussed and debated the social, economic, and racial implications of abortion. One statistic often cited in the conversation surrounding abortion and its impact on African American communities is that over 20 million African American babies have been aborted since Roe v. Wade. This article aims to explore the validity of this claim and the broader context of abortion rates in African American communities, based on existing research and data.
