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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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Why Decolonization is Necessary for Reproductive Justice

Nov 18, 2023 / Makenna L / Our Folks
Content warning: This article mentions acts of reproductive violence and assault. Throughout the past month our newsfeeds and timelines have been flooded with updates on … Read More

Avoiding Burnout for Youth Activists

Nov 14, 2023 / Shakristal W / Our Folks
From Roe vs. Wade being overturned to abortion bans and various policies and rulings that have put basic rights under attack, Gen Z are dealing … Read More

Housing Justice is Reproductive Justice

Nov 11, 2023 / Shakristal W / Our Folks
Illustration by Nina Yagual x @abeautifulhoodcrumb “A home that is stable, affordable and secure not only means that we are able to curate a life … Read More

What You Should Know About The Forced or Involuntary Sterilization Compensation Program (FISCP)

Nov 09, 2023 / Makenna L / Our Folks
The eugenics movement began during the early 20th century and operated under the white supremacist belief that “social ills” ― Blackness, neurodivergence, immigration, to name … Read More

"On My Mama"

Nov 03, 2023 / Makenna L / Our Folks
“On my mama, on my hood, I look fly, I look good.” Victoria Monét has made it clear with her latest release, Jaguar II, that … Read More

We've Freed the Pill. It's Time to Free Sex Ed.

Oct 26, 2023 / Annie R / Our Folks
As a Georgian, sex education in school primarily consisted of graphic photos of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). As a Latina, at home, sex education was … Read More

Trans & Intersex Are Separate Categories, But Our Fates Are Inextricably Linked.

Oct 25, 2023 / Chancie C / Our Folks
In a world increasingly polarized by debates about LGBTQIA+ rights, it is more important than ever to recognize the fundamental human right to bodily autonomy. … Read More

Stop Labeling Every Form of Gender Transgression Drag. Drag is Black Queer History

Oct 13, 2023 / Chancie C / Our Folks
On March 2nd, 2023 Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee signed Senate Bill 3, also known as the Tennessee Adult Entertainment Act. The bill makes engaging … Read More

Finding Reproductive Justice: “No Más Bebés” & The Limitations Of “Pro-Choice”

Sep 28, 2023 / Annie R / Our Folks
I’m proud to be a Latina, but I wasn’t always. Growing up in a predominantly white community in Georgia, my family and I were often … Read More

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