Org Spotlight: Planned Parenthood

Anyone in need of an organization to join? Joining an organization can come with a lot of great perks. You meet friends that eventually become family. You learn how to do business and conduct yourself. It is great being a student leader and paving the way for others. Southern University (SU) practically lets students start their own organizations of any kind as long as they are appropriate.
Kyndall Jones, a senior majoring in mass communications from Washington, D.,C is the founder and president of Southern University’s Chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action. The Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides sexual health care in the United States and globally. Jones started participating in Planned Parenthood rallies in her hometown. She was presented with the opportunity to start a chapter of Planned Parenthood at Southern University in Baton Rouge (SUBR) after interning with them.
Jones discussed what she is most proud of in her organization, “Everytime we have a successful event on campus, we usually have a great turnout. People come out and support us are always interested in joining the organization. By them showing up, it makes it obvious that we’re making an impact on campus. Seeing that people genuinely support us makes my heart full, said Jones.”
There has been a wide variety of opportunities the president has been blessed to experience with Planned Parenthood. For instance, she was invited to moderate a panel at Essence Fest. She has traveled state to state. Earlier this year, Jones was flown out to Dallas, Texas for a national conference and to her hometown D.C for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference.
Legendary actress Lynn Whitfield was at the regional conference. She was awarded as the Reproductive Health Champion Artist and even shouted out her hometown of Baton Rouge. Turns out her grandmother went to Southern University. President Kyndall Jones and Vice President Robyn Hughes of Southern University Planned Parenthood Generation Action were awarded the 2022 Youth Champion of Reproductive Health.
Students if you are looking to join a welcoming organization, try out Planned Parenthood Generation Action at Southern University. Applications are currently open and in the bio of chapter members.You must have a 2.0 GPA to become a member. There is a $5 application fee and $5 member dues. “Showing up is required as a member. We do have a general contract. We want people that are going to actually put in work because we are a service based organization.” There is no excuse to not get involved. If you feel like there is no club that you can fit in to, start your own! Stand out in a crowd and build your own legacy.