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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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CELEBRATING MY HERITAGE SHOULDN’T BE COURAGEOUS

Sep 19, 2017 / Ofelia Alonso / Our Folks
Hispanic Heritage Month “pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.” Every year, we see national … Read More

Television Has Made Lying about Your Sex Life Normal

Sep 14, 2017 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
Why has lying about your sexual health history become a popular media trope in film and television? We also see this in social media with … Read More
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Kenneka Jenkins' Death Highlights a World Consumed by Social Media

Sep 13, 2017 / Lailah Berry / Our Folks
I was sitting in my apartment drinking my green tea, when my  Group Me started to go wild. I opened the app to catch up … Read More
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Abortion is Not Just a Women's Issue: Inclusive Reproductive Justice Signs

Sep 12, 2017 / Reilly Wieland / Our Folks
Unsurprisingly, a majority of the catchy slogans adopted by the reproductive justice movement are cis woman-centric. It is easy to chant about ‘a woman’s right … Read More
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Supporting Sexual Health Care in Kansas Starts with Education

Sep 07, 2017 / Dené Dryden / Our Folks
Last week, I attended the Protecting Sexual Health in Kansas forum at Kansas State University. Speakers Jennifer Greene, director of the Riley County Health Center, … Read More
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For The White Men, By The White Men: Time To Stop Being Shook, and Start Shaking Things Up

Sep 06, 2017 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
I remember the exact date of the last time I was truly shocked about something I saw in the news: November 8, 2016. Or, more … Read More
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#DEFENDDACA, But Feeding White People Pain Porn is Not the Answer

Sep 05, 2017 / Ofelia Alonso / Our Folks
DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, is in danger. The program allows young immigrants to apply for a renewable two year visa to … Read More

Tell Me I Look Sexy With My IUD Strings Pushed Back: Let's Chat About IUDs

Sep 01, 2017 / Reilly Wieland / Our Folks
Let me tell you a true story: I took the birth control pill for less than a month, and it made me feel horrendous. I … Read More

Dear Incoming Freshman, Please Add Condoms to Your List of School Supplies

Aug 31, 2017 / Lailah Berry / Our Folks
“Americans are having less sex” says CNN news article, but the spread and severity of sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs and STIs) are on … Read More

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