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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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Thoughts on Creating Change: On Solidarity in Community, Part I

Feb 05, 2013 / Sarah / Our Folks
It’s been nearly two weeks since The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Creating Change conference in Atlanta, as recapped extensively by Lydia and Amanda. … Read More

Rape is a Reproductive Justice Issue

Feb 01, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Rape is a reproductive justice issue. Choice USA is committed to a world where all people have agency over their bodies and relationships and the … Read More

Creating Change in HOTlanta

Jan 31, 2013 / Amanda / Our Folks
Attending the 25th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change was incredible. Thousands of queers and allies from across the country and a handful from … Read More

Creating Change: Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are

Jan 30, 2013 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
So I’m a big fan of inspirational talks. They get me every single time; you can find me in the back tears coming down my … Read More

Creating Change: Miles to March

Jan 29, 2013 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
Miles to March, the last session I attended, is one of two military-related sessions that appeared in the program for Saturday. Miles to March was … Read More

Postpartum Cancer and The Breast & Cervical Cancer Prevention & Treatment Act, or, Two Reproductive Justice Things I Learned About By Simply Having A Conversation With My Sister

Jan 29, 2013 / Sarah / Our Folks
My medical history is something I’ve always been vague on. Aside from a smattering of recessive traits and bad teeth, I don’t really know what … Read More

Creating Change: Uncomfortable in an Awesome Way

Jan 28, 2013 / Amanda / Our Folks
I don’t want to waste your time telling you all the logistics and happenings that went on during Creating Change 2013 – I want to … Read More

It’s Raining Bibles but where are the Contraceptives?

Jan 25, 2013 / Samantha / Our Folks
Just recently in Orange County, Fla., the dear old county where I’ve resided since entering college, a group of individuals from World Changers of Florida … Read More

Read More From Choice USA on Other Sites

Jan 24, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Choice USA has been getting around lately. Read more from our Executive Director, Kierra Johnson, and the 40th anniversary of Roe here: Women have a … Read More

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