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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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#SorryNotSorry: Bush Doesn't Get a Pass

Feb 28, 2017 / Jessica Morgan / Our Folks
As outrage and protests surrounding abortion access, race relations and trans bathroom laws continue one month into Trump’s presidency, we are reminded how his administration resembles … Read More

Fea: Chicana Riot-Girl Revival Will Lead The Revolution

Last summer, I was absolutely dejected when no one wanted to go see some feminist punk rock in downtown Houston with me. Enter my ultra-kind … Read More
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Protect Trans Kids

Feb 24, 2017 / Taylor Crumpton / Our Folks
  Yall’s president decided to rescind protections for transgender students that allowed them to use restrooms corresponding to their gender identity setting the tone for … Read More
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(Pod)Cast Your Sorrows Away: 3 Podcasts from Black Women

Feb 23, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
2016 was the year of the meme. The year itself became a meme, with millions of people anxiously tweeting their excitement for the year ahead. … Read More

Too Little Too Late, America: The Milo Yiannopoulos Edition

Feb 22, 2017 / Rachel Bezek / Our Folks
The alt-right poster boy from our nightmares, Milo Yiannopoulos, has been dominating the news for the past few days. Writer at Breitbart News, speaker at … Read More
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Do Texas lawmakers actually care about Texans?

  Pro-choice activists gathered at the Texas state capital this Wednesday to testify against three preposterous anti-choice Texas senate bills. This included ardent outcry against … Read More

Why The Grammys Hurt So Much

Feb 15, 2017 / Kristina Agbebiyi / Our Folks
I update my music playlists every three months. If people want the latest reviews on music, I am not the femme they should be speaking … Read More
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Black Women & Black History: Say Her Name

Feb 14, 2017 / Jessica Morgan / Our Folks
It’s that time of the year again: Black History Month. It may be 2017, but it’s obvious that the nation is still divided on the … Read More
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"Diet Activism": Why Subtle Celebrity Politics Gotta Go

Feb 09, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
The date is February 10th, 2017 and subtle celebrity politics are. Officially. Dead. At least they are for me. There is no way in hell … Read More

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