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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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My Self-Care Arsenal

Jan 05, 2015 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
Have you ever felt rage? I know I have. Have you ever felt hopelessness? I know I have. Those feelings became even more apparent as … Read More
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Kansas Sex Education Fight May Return in 2015

Dec 18, 2014 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
In 2007, the Board of Education in Kansas updated its policy with regard to sex education, removing the prior policy of recommending abstinence-only until marriage … Read More

Defeating Ohio's "Heartbeat" Bill

Dec 17, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
HB 248, also known as the “Heartbeat” bill, which threatened to ban abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat (as early as six weeks) … Read More

Florida Set for Marriage Equality

Dec 16, 2014 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
Florida has a lot of great things: fresh citrus, Disney World and some really nice beaches. But on January 5, we might get something even … Read More
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Change Starts Small: LGBTQ Progress in Texas

Dec 12, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
I am so proud to go to Texas State University with its over 35,000 students and to live in San Marcos Texas, one of the … Read More
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Taking Care of All of Us: Young Parents and the Culture of Shame

Dec 11, 2014 / Samaria Johnson / Our Folks
I was ecstatic to see advertisements for the newest IUD on the market, Skyla, in the monthly women’s magazines I subscribe to. I was less … Read More

My Clarion Call

Dec 08, 2014 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
I am nearing the end of my Domestic Exchange at Barnard College in New York, NY. One of the more memorable experiences I had during … Read More

Five Feminist Films to Get You Through Finals

Dec 05, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
With finals just around the corner for many college students, as Paul said, it’s a time of high stress and lots of studying. But everyone … Read More

Police Violence Against Women, Girls, Queer People of Color

Dec 05, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
During this outpouring of demonstration and activism against the racist American system that does not indict killer cops, and media release of accounts of police … Read More

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