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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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The Pussy March, or the Women’s March?

Jan 24, 2017 / Aleo Pugh / Our Folks
This year has really shown me the power of the white woman. In a matter of months, they have accomplished some very… interesting things: 1. … Read More
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Activists! Immediate action needed to #BeBoldEndHyde

  On Saturday my grandmother, my mother, my sister, my brother and I marched with more than 1 million people around the world.  This, the largest feminist … Read More
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'Twas the day before the Inauguration

Jan 19, 2017 / Taylor Crumpton / Our Folks
On January 20th, Donald J. Trump will become the 45th President of the United States. In response to his upcoming presidency and administration, thousands of … Read More

Here's What I'm Doing While the Country Gets Sh*ttier

Jan 18, 2017 / Kristina Agbebiyi / Our Folks
With the inauguration coming up in several days, life has been pretty bleak. As an organizer, a Black person, and someone with a vagina, I … Read More
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The Message Trump’s America Sends to People of Color

Jan 17, 2017 / Jessica Morgan / Our Folks
Since Trump’s election, racial tensions have increased and there has been a rise of suicides in marginalized communities who fear the social and economic policies that … Read More
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Mr. President, Say Hello to Abortion Lovers

Jan 12, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
In 8 days, the United States of America will call Donald Trump its president. With this monumental new transfer of power comes, for many people, … Read More

Thanks, Obama: My Christmas Present from POTUS

Jan 11, 2017 / Rachel Bezek / Our Folks
After eight full years of the Obama administration, December 2016 marked the last full month of Obama as the POTUS. In his last weeks, his … Read More

Tomi With The Bad Hair: Sorry, Trevor Noah Didn't Drag Lahren

Dec 08, 2016 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
It’s Finals Week. Yes, the anxiety-inducing week where professors throw out all care for student’s mental health and we cram a semester’s worth of material … Read More

BDS-Empowerment: 5 Things the Lifestyle Does Right

Dec 07, 2016 / Rachel Bezek / Our Folks
Fifty Shades of Grey, that one Rihanna song from a few years ago, and countless Tumblr blogs — BDSM has become an up-and-coming curiosity that … Read More

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