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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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Media and The Unrealistic Expectations of Sex

Oct 09, 2021 / Taylor Charles / Our Folks
Being a part of gen z is kind of crazy. We still got to experience the remnants of the great era that was the 90s … Read More

Being A College Student During A Pandemic Sucks And Here's Why

Sep 27, 2021 / Taylor Charles / Our Folks
As a college student, I ask myself two questions quite often. The first question is “Do I have anything due tonight?” and the second is … Read More

Imperialist Feminism: How Western Liberals Perpetuate Gendered Oppression

Sep 22, 2021 / Hannah Ezell / Our Folks
A woman dropping bombs on Brown countries is not equality, no matter what the Biden Administration says.  On March 8th of this year, International Women’s … Read More
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An Open Letter to “Woke” Weebs That Consume Sexist, Pedophilic, and Fetishistic Japanese Media

Sep 13, 2021 / Antoilyn Nguyen / Our Folks
Dear weebs and general enjoyers of anime and other media animated in Japanese art styles who preach about the perpetuation of pedophilia and Asian fetishization … Read More
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Pharmacists Are An Untapped Contraceptive Provision Source

Aug 20, 2021 / Maralyn Doering / Our Folks
As a young adult, I began taking contraceptive pills to help control my polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS). I was given the pills in the hopes that … Read More

Lack of Leadership in COVID Response Costs American Lives

Aug 20, 2021 / Kimani Leftridge / Our Folks
In just 18 months, two million lives have been lost to the novel strain of coronavirus. Throughout this entire nightmare, people have become comfortable with … Read More

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

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