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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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Abolish ICE Already

Feb 06, 2019 / Erica Gonzalez / Our Folks
This is such a scary time for black and brown folk living in the United States. ICE is a threat to everything this country is … Read More

You Don’t Have To Put Up With Shitty Men in Literature if You Don't Want to

Feb 05, 2019 / Reilly Wieland / Our Folks
When we read Junot Diaz’s book Drown in my gender studies course last year, the class was quick to rave about the nuance of his … Read More
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Abortion In-Access

Feb 05, 2019 / Erica Gonzalez / Our Folks
The Roe V. Wade decision recently had its 46th anniversary January 22. Though reproductive rights have constantly been the point of contention between old, white … Read More

Don't Be Afraid of Checking Yourself. We Have to do Better.

Jan 30, 2019 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Earlier today, it was reported that openly gay and black actor Jussie Smollett was the victim of a hate crime in Chicago that left him … Read More

The Intersection Exists

Dec 14, 2018 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Last week, it was announced that Kevin Hart would host the 2019 Oscars ceremony. Not long after, he stepped down after old homophobic tweets resurfaced on … Read More
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Culture Commodified in San Antonio

Dec 06, 2018 / Erica Gonzalez / Our Folks
I recently moved to San Antonio earlier this year from the Rio Grande Valley. I have seen the gentrification happen before my eyes over the … Read More
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Reproductive Justice-Themed Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Folks

Dec 05, 2018 / Dené Dryden / Our Folks
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and, for students, the semester is nearly over, gift-buying and gift-giving season is upon us. During the holidays, I like … Read More

Who Is The Good Guy with a Gun?

Nov 30, 2018 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Last week on the night of Thanksgiving, a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, Alabama killed a 21-year-old black man, E.J. Bradford, home … Read More

The Science Behind the Female Orgasm: Originally an Ovarian Matter (Maybe)

Nov 29, 2018 / Dené Dryden / Our Folks
The female orgasm—it’s been researched enough to prove that it exists and what the female body undergoes before, during, and after orgasm. But another question … Read More

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