Emerging Voices

Choice USA's "Outstanding Organizer" Pedals for Politics, Sex and Culture

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by Nora Dye, Choice USA

May 17, 2007 - 7:30am (Print)

Politics, sex and culture collide in Choice USA's Outstanding Organizer awardee Nora Dye's coast-to-coast bicycle trip. Dye examines the connections or lack thereof between the varied groups working for reproductive justice; from advocates to educators to health care providers.

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Why the Generation Awards?

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by Kierra Johnson, Choice USA

May 17, 2007 - 7:30am (Print)

Kierra Johnson explains why a new generation of activists deserve to be recognized and appreciated alongside the long-standing, established advocates who serve as mentors as allies.

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Finding Unity Through Our Differences

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by Linh Tran, California Young Women's Collaborative

May 17, 2007 - 7:30am (Print)

A young, Vietnamese-American woman shares how her community's cultural stigma around sex and reproductive health propelled her towards action; working to create awareness of the health challenges facing young Asian and Pacific Islander women today, through the California Young Women's Collaboration.

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From Transphobia to Abortion Rights: A Young Activist's Journey

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by Melody Nelson, Choice USA

May 17, 2007 - 7:30am (Print)

Melody Nelson shares her journey as a young, Black, lesbian leading the charge for progressive change and learning from the generations that came before.

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