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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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Allison Sowle (she/her)

Taking care of her grandmother has changed the way Allison Sowle looks at a lot of things, including voting. Before becoming a caregiver, it was easy to think about healthcare, aging, transportation, policy changes and community resources as big issues that existed somewhere outside of her everyday life. But the act of caregiving made them deeply personal.

Lily Furgeson (she/they)

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to politics, but even when the odds are stacked against us, the power to initiate change remains in our hands.

Kyra Butler (she/her)

Students are impacted by voter suppression in unique ways and this election season, Kyra’s graphic series addresses these barriers while carving out ways for you and your peers to engage while navigating them.
Our community, our power, our voice text

Milan Parker (she&her)

Where Is Home When It’s Time to Vote?The first time I really understood that voting wasn’t as simple as people made it sound was when I missed the 2020 election.
think your vote only matters

Lindsay Thomaston (she/they)

Local elections have historically come down to narrow margins on more than one occasion, but the impact of these elections is anything but narrow.
How do I show up

Brandy Caminy (she/her/ella)

Having lived experience in foster care, contributor Brandy Caminy shares how her background helped her learn that community advocacy and involvement goes beyond just voting.

Ricky Longoria (he/him)

Young people all across the country are fed up with the way things are heading, but the notion that their vote "doesn't count" can discourage them from making their voices heard.
Our community, our power, our voice text

Maisie Patterson (she/her)

step one, vote to protect your community voting is not fireworks in the shape of an american flag or a wiener dog stealing hot dogs off the grill  it is bowling with empty shampoo bottles
People with hands in the hair with faces painted over

Amy Nguyen (she/they)

National Voter Registration Day is September 15, but civic engagement doesn’t begin or end at the ballot box. Communities build power every day through learning, connecting, sharing resources, volunteering, advocating, organizing, supporting neighbors, and caring for one another.

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