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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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10 Ways to Practice Self-Care

Dec 01, 2016 / Taylor Crumpton / Our Folks
These past weeks have been difficult for citizens who have witnessed the rise of white nationalism into the highest elected political offices in our nation, … Read More

Let's Talk About Fatphobia

Nov 30, 2016 / Kristina Agbebiyi / Our Folks
Like many femmes, I have an interesting relationship with my body. I’m 5’9, and last time I checked, close to 200 pounds. I now wear … Read More

White Feminism and the 2016 Election

Nov 29, 2016 / Jessica Morgan / Our Folks
These past few weeks have been riddled with many emotions: white supremacists are enthused that they get to reclaim a country that never belonged to … Read More

Ring the Anti-choice Alarm: The 2017 Texas Legislative Preview

Texas lawmakers have proposed a slew of anti-choice, anti-queer, anti-reproductive justice legislation for the 2017 Texas session, which will begin in January. Three laws in … Read More

No Teen Pregnancy: #ThxBirthControl?

Nov 17, 2016 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
November 16th was “Thanks, Birth Control” Day and as such, reproductive justice organizations flooded their timelines with tweet after tweet of birth control users everywhere … Read More

White People: Here's How to NOT Respond to the Election

Nov 16, 2016 / Rachel Bezek / Our Folks
Sit down and buckle in, because this past week has proved to be extremely bumpy with extreme turbulence between activists and “activists.” After the election, we … Read More

Post-Election Activism Crash Course

Nov 14, 2016 / Kristina Agbebiyi / Our Folks
It’s been a long week. Instead of using this article to get out all of my emotions, I decided to do something else. Many people … Read More
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It Is Our Duty To Fight For Our Freedom

Nov 10, 2016 / Taylor Crumpton / Our Folks
Thursday morning at 2:00am, I was holding my housemate as she sobbed after the news reported that Hilary Rodham Clinton had conceded to Donald J. … Read More
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Voting Obstacles Then and Now

Nov 08, 2016 / Jessica Morgan / Our Folks
Social media outlets have become major instruments to explore people’s deepest thoughts during this election cycle. Many people, some of them trolls, utilize social media … Read More

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