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Margaret B

When it’s “Errbody Business”: Bbymutha’s Sex-Positivity 

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

Towards “Good” Sex: Concepts from Music and Pop Culture 

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

How We Can Sustain Our Activism in 2023

Dec 08, 2022 / Chloe S / Our Folks
As 2022 comes to an end with the holiday season, times for reflection naturally bubble up to the surface, propelling us to look inward and … Read More

Florida’s legislation continues to target LGBTQ+ young peoples and their futures

Dec 05, 2022 / Ollie T / Our Folks
As a high school student in Florida, I served two years as the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) president. I faced resistance from my school’s administration, who … Read More

Why the Fight for Abortion Rights Still Matters in California

Dec 01, 2022 / Chloe S / Our Folks
The day Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24th, I felt what many people felt: angry, sad, lost, disillusioned. And I did what many … Read More
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Menstrual Transphobia: Women Aren’t the Only Ones with Periods

Oct 18, 2021 / Antoilyn Nguyen / Our Folks
Increased awareness and support against period poverty and stigma in recent years is liberating periods — but not for trans individuals. As we enter a … Read More

Tolerance is NOT Acceptance, Yes You Are Still Homo/Transphobic

Nov 19, 2020 / Lauren Senwo / Our Folks
I had a discussion with a family member of mine about a week ago, where we discussed queer identities and the journey towards acceptance of … Read More
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Greece is Burning: the Impending Death of Fraternities and Sororities

Oct 28, 2020 / Kirsten Hernandez / Our Folks
(tw: rape, sexual assault, alcoholism, racism, lynching, mentions of suicide) “He planned on being somebody.” Denise Johnson exclaimed, her voice cracking with emotion. “No one … Read More

Not Just Pregnancy Prevention: #FreeThePill Will Free Us

Oct 15, 2020 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
By: Sarah Michal Hamid Birth control is not always used for pregnancy prevention, and that’s OK! What is not okay, is only centering pregnancy prevention … Read More

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