photos by Vaniel Simmons Art became a powerful form of civic expression at Art Is Revolting! And So Should You!, a silent auction created by Memphis artist Brantley Ellzey and
Organized by Like Really Creative Things got delightfully messy at the inaugural Pride Collage Party on June 24, presented by Like Really Creative in partnership with OUTMemphis, Lisa Berry, and
by Vaniel Simmons Flourish Language (Church Mission Statement): Flourish. Alone. Together.We practice wholehearted life alone and together.Evergreen is an open and affirming faith community rooted in the Way of Jesus. We
by Vaniel Simmons The Mid-South Pride Pageant was an unforgettable night of talent, advocacy, and pride. Congratulations to our contestants and our newly crowned Mid-South Pride Royalty Mx Sairen Strange
by Vaniel Simmons Lena Chipman, they/she, is a bisexual, transgender woman currently running for Shelby County Commission District 13. Having lived throughout Memphis and Shelby County for most of her
by Vaniel Simmons Thank you to everyone who joined Mid-South Pride for Tea from T, the trans men panel hosted by Mid-South Pride on January 22 at Evergreen Theatre. It
by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking up—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—to help meet essential needs or challenge unjust systems. For the LGBTQ+ community,
This week, I traveled to the state capitol and had the honor of testifying against House Bill 001, which is a proposed bill to ban all gender-affirming healthcare for minors
