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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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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

#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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