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Emerging Voices

Our voices matter. For too long, the narratives and expertise of young queer and trans people of color in the South and Midwest have been ignored or talked over. URGE showcases young content creators and storytellers who have the opportunity to gain skills in writing for a variety of blogs and media outlets, creating engaging digital content, while using social media to amplify their work. EmURGEing Voices highlights the views of young people on issues related Reproductive Justice and gender equity. Explore their work here.

 

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a person holding a "trans rights now" sign during an LGBTQ+ rights protest.

Don’t just sit with your guilt, act.

Dec 12, 2024 / Myriam-Fernanda AD / Our Folks
The comfort of living in a ‘safe’ state is not felt by everyone, and does not excuse inaction.  During the first four years of the … Read More

Meet Georgia Dusk: A Narrative Project that is Preserving Black Birth Workers Stories in the South.

Nov 14, 2024 / Victor O. / Our Folks
When I think about some of the most transformative work happening in the movement for reproductive justice, I think about two memory workers, Dartricia Rollins … Read More

"Why" is a Weak Question

Nov 14, 2024 / Myriam-Fernanda AD / Our Folks
Larger systemic anxieties are at the heart of mine and others fear for having kids. ‘Why are people having fewer babies?’ A question posed more … Read More

Reproductive Justice in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands: A Quest for Transnational Solidarity

Oct 10, 2024 / Larissa M. / Our Folks
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Reproductive Justice (RJ)  movement in the United States, a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight for bodily autonomy. … Read More

Beyond Citizenship: The Overlooked Struggles of Undocumented People in the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Oct 09, 2024 / Larissa M. / Our Folks
As the 2024 election cycle approaches, reproductive rights and immigration are again at the forefront of national politics. Yet, because undocumented people are criminalized by the U.S. … Read More

Self-Managed Abortion: What Is It? Threats, Barriers, Importance of Access, & Resources

Oct 04, 2024 / Sawyer Merrell / SMA Fest 2024
Self-managed abortion medication empowers us to decide what is right for our own lives, on our own terms. Threats and barriers to receiving the care … Read More

Protect Self-Managed Abortion - Podcast

Oct 04, 2024 / Skanda Sudhir / SMA Fest 2024
Skanda Sudhir discusses self-managed abortion and why the right to one should be protected! Trigger Warning: Brief mention of sexual assault. 

Self-Managed Abortion is Health Care

Oct 04, 2024 / Allison Sowle / SMA Fest 2024
We ALL deserve access to self-managed abortion care, free of shame, stigma, or criminalization.  Read More

The Importance of Self-Managed Abortion

Oct 04, 2024 / Star Jowers / SMA Fest 2024
Self-managed abortion is about more than just access–it’s about freedom, safety, and the right to make decisions about our own bodies. Swipe through to learn … Read More

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