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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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Sometimes Messy, Often Meaningful, Always Ours: Reflections from a South Asian Medical Student in Texas

As a South Asian, first-generation American and the first person in my family to pursue medicine, I carry many expectations, some spoken, others unspoken. My … Read More

Sometimes Messy but Always Ours: The Power of Honest Abortion Storytelling

Jan 22, 2026 / Yasmeen Akbar / SMA Fest 2026
When it comes to abortion, everyone seems to have an opinion — and for some odd reason, the loudest ones don’t come from people who’ve … Read More

How Do Barriers Shape How People Experience Self-Managed Abortion?

Jan 22, 2026 / Soumya Jaiswal / SMA Fest 2026
Ohio-based self-managed abortion trainer, Soumya Jaiswal asks other SMA trainers across the country about structural and societal barriers folks can experience on their self-managed abortion …

Self-Managed Abortion & the South

Jan 22, 2026 / Kaitlan Darby / SMA Fest 2026
Self-managed abortion can be an option for so many reasons. And while sometimes it’s not the least messy option, it’s still OURS.  

Our Body, Our Voice: Honoring All Abortion Experiences

Jan 21, 2026 / Alex Forsythe / SMA Fest 2026
Our stories are our power. Everyone’s story, feelings, and experiences are complex and worthy of support.   You deserve care, autonomy, and access to abortion without barriers or … Read More

The Many Faces of Self-Managed Abortion

Jan 20, 2026 / Kyra Butler / SMA Fest 2026
Self-managed abortion is a form of healthcare that should be readily accessible, available, and full of understanding of the complexities of experiences faced by those … Read More

Beyond the Clinic: A Look into Real SMA Narratives

Honoring the real, human experience of self-managed abortions: messy, meaningful, and always ours. That’s Real Talk, folks. Walk with contributor, Lakeeya as she journeys you through the … Read More

Ours Even When It's Complicated

Jan 20, 2026 / Allison Sowle / SMA Fest 2026
In a moment defined by bans, surveillance, and shrinking clinic access, self-managed abortion remains a critical tool for autonomy, survival, and care.

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