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
William Smythe
September 14, 2023
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
Paddling Around Memphis
Kayaks, first built by the Inuit from sealskin and used for hunting, have been around for approximately 4,000 years. Most
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
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
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
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
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,
Shuria Starnes
May 10, 2023
Chosen Families: Love Over Laws
photos by Drew Parker aka Donna Tyme For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, our chosen families are the foundation
Focus Mid-South
May 3, 2023
Community Over Commissions: Q + A with Jenna Williamson
Chris: Tell me a little about yourself. Jenna: My name is Jenna Stonecipher Williamson, and I’m a native Memphian. I
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
March 20, 2023
Anti Gentrification Cxffee Club: A Community’s Living Room
(above photo: Renata Johnson and Bartholomew Jones of CxffeeBlack) I get off the number 1 at Broad and Tillman, an
William Smythe
March 16, 2023
Memphis Latin Community Responds to Anti-Drag Efforts
(above photo: Gabby Salinas & drag artist Moth Moth Moth at the TN capitol in Nashville earlier this year, protesting
Tricia Dewey
March 13, 2023
A Love Letter to my Community
It started in July of 2021. I had just qualified for Medicaid because my new business did not make money
Kerry Cutrell
March 8, 2023
