Gay, Out, & Happy at 13
story by Nick Lingerfelt | photos by Robin Beaudoin Everyone knows; no one cares– Kristian Shaw When Kristian Shaw was
Nick Lingerfelt
April 15, 2019
LGBT Youth
Featuring the area’s most interesting LGBTQ+ identifying youth whom we profile.
Maddie Waters: Taking on Life’s Challenges with Style
story and photo by Dana Cooper Maddie Waters is not your average 18-year-old. Her sunny disposition belies the world of
Dana Cooper
January 2, 2019
Protecting LGBT+ Students: In Memory of Middle-School Student Andy Leach
by Melinda Lejman Andy Leach has been described by friends and family as a sweet and loving boy. The
Melinda Lejman
June 18, 2018
Teen Girls’ Therapeutic Art Group: Sharing Experiences Through Art
Ferren Family Counseling to Offer an Art Therapy Group for Teens Within the Heart of the Cooper Young District
Focus Mid-South
March 23, 2018
LGBT Youth: For the Love of Theater
by Kevin Shaw | photo provided by Heather Zurowski Every year, Playhouse on the Square scans the United States
Kevin Shaw
March 23, 2018
What Does The A Stand For?
by Remy Chartier, age 18 | Originally Published as “Asexuality: It’s Normal and So Are You” November 9, 2017. Reprinted with
Focus Mid-South
February 8, 2018
Memphis Teen Vision Makes Teens’ Access to Reproductive Health Services More Attainable Through New Website
Memphis, Tennessee: Memphis Teen Vision (MemTV) will launch a new website that provides direct access to information on comprehensive reproductive
Focus Mid-South
February 7, 2018
Alice & Freda: In 1892, Memphis girls’ young love ends tragically, creates national headlines
by Vincent Astor It was one of the saddest days in the history of Grace Episcopal Church. A very young
Vincent Astor
February 4, 2018
Metamorphosis Project, LGBT youth emergency shelter, is fully funded!
by Robin Beaudoin | images courtesy of OUTMemphis OUTMemphis is pleased to announce it has successfully secured the funds
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
December 21, 2017
MCA Student Lauren Blair Spreads Love While Creating His Own Happy Space
story by Joy Doss | photos by Loreana Rojas “I am trying to give off as much love and
Joy Doss
October 30, 2017
LGBT YOUTH: Big Ideas Come in Young Packages! George Boyington Talks Life and Healthcare
by Melinda Lejman | photos by Joan Allison George Boyington doesn’t look sick. Recently elected as parliamentarian to the
Melinda Lejman
October 13, 2017
Immigrant Youth & Allies Will March Together To Support Relief From Deportation
WHAT: On Saturday, August 19th, immigrant youth and allies will dress in white t-shirts and march from The Civil Rights
Focus Mid-South
August 18, 2017
