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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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To be young, houseless, and pregnant

Sep 27, 2023 / Makenna L / Our Folks
When Beyoncé wrote “America Has a Problem,” she was likely talking about many things in this country, from economic inequality to the frequency of mass … Read More
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HIV Stigma and Queerphobia in Pop Culture and Public Health 

May 16, 2023 / Quasheba A / Our Folks
Disclaimer: Mentions of HIV Stigma, anti-LGBTQ+ stigma, and healthcare discrimination  As I entered adulthood, I began having more access and space to talk about sex. … Read More

Who Taught You, You Weren’t Worthy of Joy? Who Taught You, You Weren’t Deserving of Pleasure?

May 15, 2023 / Jacora J / Our Folks
I’d like to begin this essay with a couple questions. Who is deserving of pleasure, and who has the right to joy? How can we … Read More
Margaret B

When it’s “Errbody Business”: Bbymutha’s Sex-Positivity 

May 01, 2023 / Quasheba A / Our Folks
Disclaimer: References to sexually explicit content and imagery.  One of my favorite rappers is Chattanooga native Bbymutha. Bbymutha transforms the dimensions of Black queerness, motherhood, … Read More
Olivia M

Towards “Good” Sex: Concepts from Music and Pop Culture 

Apr 06, 2023 / Quasheba A / Our Folks
Disclaimer: This blog includes references to sex, genitalia, and implicit erotic and nude imagery. For the purposes of this blog, the context of “sex” will … Read More

Femininity Left Across the Atlantic

Mar 30, 2023 / Jacora J / Our Folks
There is a special kind of irony that lies among the intentional misgendering, masculinization, clocking, and ultimately TERF-like thinking out of the mouths and minds … Read More
Olivia M

My Introduction to Pleasure and Sexual Liberation 

Mar 30, 2023 / Quasheba A / Our Folks
Disclaimer: This blog includes references to sex and implicit erotic and nude imagery  As I raced home from school, I immediately turned on Music Choice, a … Read More

Doulas Holding it Down in H-Town

Mar 24, 2023 / Desiree’ A / Our Folks
Doulas are non-clinical support people offering physical, emotional, and informational assistance to birthing people and their families. We have been foundational to birthing, reproductive justice … Read More

Head In The Clouds About
Insurance??

Mar 23, 2023 / Ë11VËN / Our Folks
It’s not you. Insurance was hard for me too. It can be so unclear and confusing, especially when you need life-saving care. After my first … Read More

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