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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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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