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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 SPARK Interview

Oct 21, 2014 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
On October 17, 2014, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a Quita Tinsley, a Youth Organizer, representing SPARK, a reproductive justice organization based … Read More
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Let's talk about Abortion Access in Texas and Obvious Child

Oct 17, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
[Warning” The following article will contain spoilers from the film Obvious Child] I apologize for being a couple of months late to the game, but … Read More

The Sad State of Bisexuality on Television

Oct 16, 2014 / Samaria Johnson / Our Folks
[Warning: Spoilers about How to Get Away With Murder are ahead] My heart sank as I watched last week’s episode of How to Get Away … Read More
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Treat Yo' Self: Activist Self-Care

Oct 15, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
Working to create heal communities and comfortable spaces for everyone can be draining and we need to make sure we are making time for ourselves so … Read More

In Florida, Students' Safety Should be More Important than Sports

Oct 14, 2014 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
Florida has a reputation for a few things—citrus, hurricanes, Gator World, and, unfortunately, our lack of investigations on college sexual assault. I’m referring specifically to … Read More

Still Here, Still Queer

Oct 09, 2014 / Samaria Johnson / Our Folks
The past week has brought us great news for marriage equality in the form of the Supreme Court rejecting appeals against marriage equality from five … Read More

We Still Have a Long Way to go for True Equality in Kansas

Oct 09, 2014 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
Many of you have probably read about the recent Supreme Court decision not to hear cases from the 4th, 7th, and 10th Circuit courts striking … Read More

Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Philanthropy

Oct 08, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
This summer my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a tiring three month battle, she has luckily made it into remission. Her birthday is … Read More

Learning New Things: Recognize Your Privilege

Oct 07, 2014 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
Life is full of coincidences, so it was no surprise to me that the assigned reading for one of my classes explored a topic that … Read More

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