

Prism Pages No. 7
Below is the 7th installment of The Prism Pages that was featured in the May + June “Chosen Family” Issue. Original poetry by the talented
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Below is the 7th installment of The Prism Pages that was featured in the May + June “Chosen Family” Issue. Original poetry by the talented
“You’d do great in Boystown, Chicago.”“The ATL would be a better fit for you.”“New York is a more accepting city for trans women.” I’ve had
The Most Colorful Weekend of the Year: June 1st-4th Immerse yourself in the love, unity, and unbridled excitement of Memphis Pride Fest Weekend, a celebration
My dad is from the south side of Chicago. My mom is from Garowe, Somalia. Growing up, it felt there was no more random place
What is a “chosen family?” In her 2022 TED talk, Diana Adams maintains that “the idea of a chosen family is a pillar of the
by H. Marie and Shadeau Rhodes, LCSW, CFTP Safe, true, and unconditional. These are only a few of the characteristics that might define a chosen
For many years, Greek life has been a staple in American college life. From academic Greek organizations, to businesses, bands, etc., on almost every campus
June 9, 10, 16, & 17 at 8:00 PM and June 11 & 19 at 2:00 THEATREWORKS @ the Square 2085 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN
photos by Drew Parker aka Donna Tyme For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, our chosen families are the foundation of our support systems. These
Pink Summits launched a scholarship sponsored by Osprey. Application deadline: May 17, 2023. Pink Summits wants to attract new members into their core team to
(Above photo: One of the only gravestones still legible and standing in the cemetery park, a descendant of the Eckles family. The burial sites of
Memphis, TN, March 2023: Friends of George’s, a Memphis-based 501(c)(3) theatre company, has filed suit against the state of Tennessee in the U.S. District Court
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