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That Vast American Sea: Two Weeks on a Greyhound

It’s eight in the morning, the beginning of February, and my bus is leaving the station. I’m nerve-wracked but excited about spending two weeks on

William Smythe September 14, 2023

Paddling Around Memphis

Kayaks, first built by the Inuit from sealskin and used for hunting, have been around for approximately 4,000 years. Most kayaks are now made from

Tricia Dewey September 11, 2023

Ducks Unlimited Park: Wetlands Restoration & Recreational Space Secured for West Memphis

Big River Crossing, the scenic pedestrian bridge adjacent to the Harahan Bridge, opened to much excitement in 2016, providing an almost one-mile span for walkers

Tricia Dewey July 27, 2023

2023 Memphis Pride Fest Weekend

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

Vanessa Rodley May 26, 2023

Making Families: Legal Frameworks for Understanding LGBTQ Adoption, Custody, & Parenting

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

Tricia Dewey May 17, 2023

Chosen Family: A Therapeutic Perspective

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

Ferren Family Counseling May 15, 2023

LGBTQ Memphis Greek Life

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

Shuria Starnes May 10, 2023