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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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Debunking Some Misconceptions Around Islam

Oct 13, 2015 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
Recent statements by conservative presidential hopeful Ben Carson on Islam, actions by University of Missouri students, and the controversy started by some alumni of Wichita State … Read More

Amber Rose is Still Not Asking for It with Los Angeles SlutWalk

Oct 08, 2015 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
This past weekend model and artist Amber Rose hosted a SlutWalk in Los Angeles to speak out against slut shaming. There are a few key … Read More

"Grandma" is Great, But Not Without its Flaws

Oct 08, 2015 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
After watching Grandma, I left the theatre feeling like if the culmination of all past feminist victories were really just leading up to the creation … Read More

Demi-What?

Oct 07, 2015 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
Demisexual: “a person who does not experience sexual attraction unless they form a strong emotional connection with someone.” Is this term new for you? It … Read More

Reducing the Stigma: Stop Blaming Mass Shootings on Mental Illness

Oct 06, 2015 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
As yet another mass shooting occurs, we are faced with the same bullshit excuse that we hear every time a white man commits one of … Read More

Female Genital Mutilation as a Domestic Issue

Oct 06, 2015 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
Recently my URGE chapter at Wichita State hosted the president and founder of the Keep Girls Safe Foundation Sien Lengeju. Keep Girls Safe’s work is … Read More

Alabama Continues to Make it Harder to Vote

Oct 05, 2015 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
Thinking of voting in the state of Alabama? Better have a photo ID. And if Governor Robert Bentley has his way, the Alabama Black Belt might … Read More

Yes, I Just Took a Tampon to the Bathroom. Get Over It.

Oct 02, 2015 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
News flash everyone: periods are a natural part of a person’s body that, for the most part, they cannot really control. Periods happen every month, … Read More

They Can't Hyde It From Us

Sep 30, 2015 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
Today marks the anniversary of a dark day in America’s history. On September 30th, 1976, the Hyde Amendment was passed. If you’re friends on social … Read More

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