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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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My at-home pads are not revolutionary

Sep 17, 2024 / Myriam-Fernanda AD / Our Folks
 A lookback at period products and how we got here. The torn-up cotton shirt my mother so graciously volunteered began to take the shape of … Read More

Let’s call it what it is: Afratransfemmicide

Sep 17, 2024 / Victor O. / Our Folks
[Content Warning: This article mentions anti-Blackness, transphobia, transmisogyny, violence against Black trans women and femmes, and other instances of reproductive and sexual violence.]  Ten years … Read More

IVF and Conceptions of Choice

Apr 18, 2024 / Olivia M / Our Folks
“Olivia, according to your test results and symptoms, I do believe you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” There I was, a sophomore in college having gained … Read More

Alabama Keeps Pushing Buttons, But We’ll Keep Pushing Back

Apr 18, 2024 / J-Alex B / Our Folks
On Thursday, March 7th, after weeks of public hearings and a vote through the Alabama Senate, the Alabama House made a final vote passing SB1 … Read More

Across Time and Space: The ‘Lesbian Continuum’ and The Color Purple

Mar 15, 2024 / Olivia M / Our Folks
Trigger warning: sexual assault, homophobia, gender-based violence, child abuse My favorite part of being a Comparative Women’s Studies major has been discovering the intersections between … Read More

History may be a study of the past, but its importance lies in the present.

Feb 27, 2024 / Margaret B / Our Folks
February is Black History Month, which means many people, organizations, and companies are highlighting Black voices and telling their stories. Depending on your perspective, this … Read More

We Need To Give the “Bootstraps” Narrative the Boot

Feb 23, 2024 / J-Alex B / Our Folks
Since September 2023, I have been juggling three part-time jobs. I took on these responsibilities because I didn’t have another choice. After spending a year … Read More

Weathering the Storm: Mutual Aid Amidst the Emerging Climate Crisis

Feb 20, 2024 / J-Alex B / Our Folks
In the early morning of January 8th, my mom warned me to be careful coming home from work that night. There was an 80% chance … Read More

We’ve still got a dog in the fight

Jan 23, 2024 / Shakristal W / Our Folks
In the fight for reproductive justice, don’t be so quick to dismiss the South. I was born and raised in the South. My memories are … Read More

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