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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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Feb 21, 2023 / Ë11VËN / Our Folks
So what exactly is Eugenics again?  “Eugenics is a scientifically erroneous and immoral theory of racial improvement and planned breeding”– National Human Genome Research Institute  … Read More

Feb 15, 2023 / Ë11VËN / Our Folks
Trigger Warning:  Illustrations of human reproductive system and referential use of outdated binary biological terminology  “While Biology is not and will never be binary. It … Read More

Jan 09, 2023 / Darcelle P / Our Folks
Covid-19 has changed the world forever, and we need to act accordingly now. It can be helpful to think of Covid precautions like sexual health … Read More

Jan 09, 2023 / Ollie T / Our Folks
Environmental justice is essential in the fight for reproductive rights. Without the planet and the nutrients it provides for us to thrive and grow, how … Read More

Jan 04, 2023 / Chloe S / Our Folks
Since taking action when witnessing injustice is motivated by the ability to care and feel compassion for others, Stanford researcher Erika Rosenberg states, “doing something … Read More

Dec 31, 2022 / Ollie T / Our Folks
content warning: mentions of racial and queer violence Reproductive Justice has become a buzzword in politics due to the increased attention around Roe v. Wade … Read More

Dec 19, 2022 / Darcelle P / Our Folks
The 2022 midterm and runoff elections have proven to be another contentious voting season in Georgia. And while Raphael Warnock ultimately came out on top, … Read More

Dec 15, 2022 / Ollie T / Our Folks
The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes brings increased attention to Asian American issues The term ‘Asian American’ was coined by Asian graduate students, Emma Gee … Read More

Dec 08, 2022 / Chloe S / Our Folks
As 2022 comes to an end with the holiday season, times for reflection naturally bubble up to the surface, propelling us to look inward and … Read More

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