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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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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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