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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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Mar 06, 2025 / Angel W. / Our Folks
Prior to 2023, I, like many people outside of the Reproductive Justice (RJ) movement, did not understand what the framework truly meant. I bought into … Read More

Feb 18, 2025 / Ai Star / Our Folks
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the personal agency we have over the medical decisions we make for bodies and lives has … Read More
a person holding a "trans rights now" sign during an LGBTQ+ rights protest.

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

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

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

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

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

Oct 04, 2024 / Myriam-Fernanda AD / Our Folks
Reproductive health costs $15 billion more for those with a vagina in the U.S. The number of health visits in the span of one year, … Read More

Sep 17, 2024 / Myriam-Fernanda AD / Our Folks
 A lookback at period products and how we got here. The torn-up cotton shirt my mother so graciously volunteered began to take the shape of … Read More

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