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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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#GirlsSupportingGirls Does Nothing for Black, Indigenous, Women of Color

Dec 18, 2020 / Lauren Senwo / Our Folks
In this new age of feminism, I am consistently introduced to new buzzwords and “movements” that give the illusion of productivity and combating issues in … Read More

American Individualism Will be The Detriment of Us All

Dec 07, 2020 / Lauren Senwo / Our Folks
Speaking from an American’s point of view, I think most of us can agree that 2020 has been a complete shit show. To try and … Read More
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The Buttigieg Dilemma – The Persistence of Sexism in Politics

Dec 02, 2020 / Kirsten Hernandez / Our Folks
Pete Buttigieg made headlines for the first time since his pre-Super Tuesday campaign suspension in early October when he defended late-term abortions on a Fox … Read More

Tolerance is NOT Acceptance, Yes You Are Still Homo/Transphobic

Nov 19, 2020 / Lauren Senwo / Our Folks
I had a discussion with a family member of mine about a week ago, where we discussed queer identities and the journey towards acceptance of … Read More

What Controls Birth Control?: A Brief Context on the Centrality of Black Reproductive Freedom to Collective Liberation 

Nov 18, 2020 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
By: Victor Ultra Omni White feminist’s often center birth control in a larger conversation of choice— a decision that creates a silence around the coercive … Read More

Disabled People Have Sex – Get Over It

Nov 13, 2020 / Kirsten Hernandez / Our Folks
Deaf U dropped on Netflix a few days ago and as a person who falls somewhere on the deaf spectrum, it was a series I … Read More
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There is No Self-Care without Community Care

Nov 10, 2020 / Aimaloghi Eromosele / Our Folks
Illustration: Dani Pendergast You know that weird thing that happens when you say a word too many times repeatedly, and it starts to feel funny … Read More

Resonance is Radical

Nov 05, 2020 / Larada Lee / Our Folks
If you were to ask me a month ago what the most fundamental aspect of relationship building is, I would’ve said relatability- aside from intentionality. … Read More

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