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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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Let's not fetishize East Asian women this Halloween

Oct 18, 2019 / Hannah Bae / Our Folks
As Halloween approaches, the hunt for costumes is in full swing. With that comes the deluge of culturally appropriative costumes—and the “sexy” culturally appropriative costumes. … Read More

The Supreme Court Doesn't Get to Rule on Our Humanity

Oct 17, 2019 / Siqi Cheng / Our Folks
On Tuesday, October 8th, Supreme Court Justices heard arguments on whether existing federal law should protect LGBTQ people from employment discrimination. For the 1 million American workers … Read More
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Dealing With Activist Burnout

Oct 16, 2019 / Katerina Tsvetkova / Our Folks
Whenever I publicly identify myself as an activist, I often find myself looking into a metaphorical mirror, staring at my reflection, asking me, “But are … Read More

15 Ways You Are Privileged as a Cis Person

Oct 15, 2019 / Nicole Gathany / Our Folks
In my work at URGE and as a volunteer at the New York City Anti-Violence Project, it has always been common practice for everyone to … Read More

Having Pride in Wichita

Oct 07, 2019 / Gabrielle Villar / Our Folks
On September 29th, URGE Kansas members had the opportunity to be part of Wichita Pride and march in the parade. For me, it was my … Read More

White supremacy is on your campus. What next?

Oct 04, 2019 / Hannah Bae / Our Folks
Systems of white supremacy lurk insidiously and are upheld daily in various institutions—higher education is no exception. Earlier this year, at my sizeable urban university … Read More
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San Antonio’s Economic Segregation Was and Still Is Intentional

Oct 02, 2019 / Katerina Tsvetkova / Our Folks
The 210. Countdown city. Dueces dimes. San Anto. San Antonio, Texas is the 7th most populous city in the United States. It has ranked both … Read More

Let’s not forget about Anita Hill when we think of Christine Blasey Ford

Oct 01, 2019 / Siqi Cheng / Our Folks
It has been a year since Dr. Christine Blasey Ford appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, testifying to the panel and the millions … Read More

You're Corporate Feminism. I'm Reproductive Justice. We not the same, sis.

Sep 27, 2019 / Nicole Gathany / Our Folks
For the past 3 weeks, I’ve been gaining skills in tech after spending the last 3 years gaining experience in reproductive justice. The latter is … Read More

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