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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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How the Texas Abortion Ban is Really About Preserving a White Majority

Oct 25, 2021 / Hannah Ezell / Our Folks
Photo by Claudio Schwarz On September 1, SB 8, a restrictive abortion bill, went into effect in Texas. The bill bans abortion after 6 weeks, before … Read More
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Banning Critical Race Theory is Problematic and here is Why

Oct 23, 2021 / Taylor Charles / Our Folks
Kay Ivey’s “ban” on critical race theory is complete bullshit. On October 21, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced a ban on critical race theory … Read More
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How S.B. 8 Impacts Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Abortions In Texas

Oct 19, 2021 / Maralyn Doering / Our Folks
The passage and eventual enactment of Texas Senate Bill 2 (S.B. 8) has people rightfully concerned over abortion access in Texas. S.B. 8 limits abortion … Read More
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Menstrual Transphobia: Women Aren’t the Only Ones with Periods

Oct 18, 2021 / Antoilyn Nguyen / Our Folks
Increased awareness and support against period poverty and stigma in recent years is liberating periods — but not for trans individuals. As we enter a … Read More

Celebrity Culture isn't Dead, But it Should Be

Oct 12, 2021 / Kimani Leftridge / Our Folks
These unprecedented times have caused people to have second thoughts about what is considered “normal” in our society. I have noticed a particular trend of … Read More
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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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