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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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Alabama Councilman, Tommy Bryant, Must Be Held Accountable For Using A Racist Slur Against His Colleague

Aug 20, 2021 / Taylor Charles / Our Folks
Tommy Bryant does not care about black people. On Monday, July 19, 2021, Alabama councilman Tommy Bryant was caught on video using the n-word towards fellow councilmember … Read More
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Abolish Greek Life To Abolish College Rape Culture

Mar 08, 2021 / Nneka Ewulonu / Our Folks
CW: sexual assault, rape, rape culture Author’s Note: Greek Life in this article refers to organizations who are a part of the National Interfraternity Conference … Read More

Georgia('s Organizers) on my Mind

Feb 17, 2021 / Kirsten Hernandez / Our Folks
In what felt like a miracle after the tumultuous past 4 years, Georgia went entirely blue for the first time since the election of Jimmy … Read More

URGE Alabama Policy Priorities 2021

Feb 09, 2021 / Jaz / Our Folks
Right now, our priorities are to: OPPOSE HB 1/SB 10 which makes the provision of gender-affirming health care a felony for doctors, as well as … Read More
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The Problem with the Karen Archetype

Feb 09, 2021 / Aimaloghi Eromosele / Our Folks
Dear White Girl (all white people really) who made the Tik Tok compilation video of her admittedly fashionable, quirky, yet still, very white mother with … Read More

Pro-Choice v. Pro-Abortion: Why Language Matters

Feb 03, 2021 / Nneka Ewulonu / Our Folks
CW: abortion  I’m not pro-insulin, but I support a diabetic’s right to choose insulin. Does that statement strike you as odd? It likely does; insulin … Read More
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Who's Right Is It Anyway?: My Thoughts on Abortion Access and a world beyond Roe V. Wade

Jan 28, 2021 / Larada Lee / Our Folks
As I sat and reflected on Roe V. Wade, on what happened to be the 48th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court case, … Read More
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Fighting for Liberation in the Midst of Oppression

Jan 11, 2021 / Lauren Senwo / Our Folks
I have been told that just because I don’t see results immediately doesn’t mean I should be quick to give up; that the results will … Read More
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Saddest Season: Rom-Coms and the Reframing of Toxic Relationships

Dec 22, 2020 / Kirsten Hernandez / Our Folks
After the year we just experienced, I have been looking forward to Christmas for months. Looking for a boost in holiday-themed serotonin I sat down … Read More

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