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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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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

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

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