Our Voices

For far too long, the voices of young women, non-conforming, non-binary, and femme folx have been pushed aside for politicians’ personal interests. At Platform, we give those voices megaphones. Keep reading to learn about what they really have to say.

Platform's Voice

Testimony on the Women’s Health Protection Act

Delilah's Voice

12/14/2019

I Would Probably Get An Abortion

It’s a terrifying feeling: wondering what comes next. You feel alone and you have to think of what happens if the test comes back positive.

Serena's Voice

09/06/2019

Veep and Selina Meyer’s Legacy

Imagine a world where a woman can just be mediocre and still get elected. It’s a refreshing take away from the real-life races where white, cishet men are simply assumed to be good, “winning” candidates.

Gabriela's Voice

08/19/2019

My mom. My hero.

My sister and I are educated, first-generation, Latinas who are the products of a single-mom household. We are living proof that single-moms are strong.

Paula's Voice

08/05/2019

Healing and Reconciliation

As we look forward to the future of H.R.40 and reparations in this country, we must remember and acknowledge the legacy of slavery that is so entrenched in our society.

Emily's Voice

05/15/2019

For the Memory of the Matriarch

During the past year, I have not only gone through the death of two great women who I loved and respected, but have watched my family undergo the healing process of losing their longtime matriarchs.

Chioma's Voice

04/29/2019

#BringBackAllOurGirls

I am taking this chance to speak up for the 112 Chibok girls that are yet to be returned home to their families.

Serena's Voice

03/25/2019

Chicken Noodle Soup for the Millennial Activist Burnout

Chicken noodle soup has no end goal, so it’s difficult for me to understand why it’s worthwhile when I think everything needs to have a purpose or a set of measurable steps to follow.

Chioma's Voice

03/13/2019

The Imaginable Past

The imaginable past does not have a lot of room for emboldened and empowered women to exist freely. I could only hope that the future held more for me.

Nadia's Voice

12/30/2018

Black Joy is Resistance

The reality is, my body is so accustomed to immediately swing to struggle, anger, grief, and disillusionment before feeling the lightness of joy.

Jada's Voice

12/19/2018

Happier Nappy

Nappy is not nice. This is a so-called “truth” taught to countless black girls from their childhood. From as early as I can remember, I permed my hair.

Rashi's Voice

12/12/2018

White Men Who Lost

When discussing the wins and momentum for 2020, most people are not discussing the women who won. Instead, they are fixated on the white man who lost.

Jennifer's Voice

10/28/2018

A Familiar Story: Reflecting on Tree of Life Synagogue

They’re not just my family’s stories, they’re the stories of the Jewish people. It was a story rewritten yesterday as at least 11 individual stories were cut short.