Tell Them is extremely proud to present Susu Johnson of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Susu has served her community in numerous ways, including serving as a Spartanburg City Councilwoman. She has also remained a loyal supporter of her Alma Mater, and is a former Chair of the Converse College Board of Trustees. She is the first woman to serve as both the Campaign Chair and the Board Chair of the United Way of the Piedmont Region. Watch as Susu speaks about the economic impact unintended pregnancies have on the state of South Carolina.
Tags: Comprehensive Sex Ed, Emma Davidson, Sexual Health, Spartanburg, Susu Johnson, TTWomen, Unintended Pregnancy, Youth
I am proud to have such a voice of reason in my community. Thank you Susu!
SuSu is such a star and this morning while reading, I realized we are all in this together
Its so nice to just be able to remember that!
Thank you, Susu for your willingness to discuss this important issue-by using your voice you inspire all those around you to do the same-together we can make a difference!!
Wow what an inspirational woman! Thanks you for standing up for the young people of this state. When given fact-based education, young people will make healthier choices. Unintended pregnancy effects not only that child, but the whole community! I am glad to be a part of this Virtual March to let legislators know we care. You can sign up in less than a minute, just visit our homepage- tellthemsc.org!
Susu, thank you for your voice of sense and reason. I reported a few years ago that more than 50 percent of all births at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center are to unwed mothers, most in their teens. It’s time parents, political leaders and school districts that tiptoe around the subject of sex with a ridiculous “abstinence only” curriculum pull their heads out of the sand and quit pretending that kids are taking their advice.
Gary Henderson
I have told many friends about this site. I am only 19 and I think my generation thinks these issues are ones of the past. Act as an advocate for your rights and those of your fellow women!! I’m glad to see people invested in their futures.
Your comments are right on target Mrs.Johnson. Like so many of the serious problems in this state and our country, the hope for real progress is in educating our young people. Thank you for speaking out in support of this important issue.
Mary Jo Tone
Smart woman!
Well said, Susu!
I would also add that once given the education, young people need to be able to obtain forms of protection. If I correctly understand current South Carolina Law…you can teach protection in public schools, but not give out protection. In other words they know about condoms and birth control, but have no way to obtain it. I believe you can get it for free at the Health Department, but if the young person cannot get transportation to the Health Department…that doesn’t resolve the issue. It all has to come full circle in order to work.