Laura Bohling: A Period of Reconstruction
Laura Bohling wants you to know you can’t hurt her. She considers herself to be in a unique position, feeling
Michael Wells
August 21, 2017
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
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
OUTMemphis’ Transgender Services
by Melinda Lejman According to Injustice at Every Turn: A Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey, 41% of
Melinda Lejman
August 18, 2017
Chasing Capri: Atlanta Filmmaker’s Documentary Highlights LGBTQ Experiences in the South
photos & story courtesy of chasingcapri.com Filmmaker Caleb Holland has released his documentary film Chasing Capri. The film captures
Focus Mid-South
August 14, 2017
ExGay ‘Therapy’ Client Thrives, Identity Intact
by Garrard Conley Garrard Conley, the young man in the ExGay program lead by John Smid (see previous
Garrard Conley
August 11, 2017
Emily Fulmer Works for an Indivisible Memphis
story by Melinda Lejman | photos courtesy of Emily Fulmer …A PSA from a woman who was jogging in
Melinda Lejman
August 4, 2017
Youth LGBT Advocate Grace Korsmo: Straight Arlington Student Already LGBT Ally and Gender Equality Advocate
Age: 17 years old School: Arlington High School Hometown: Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, WA Current City: Arlington, TN What’s your
Focus Mid-South
July 21, 2017
Octavia Young, chef, building community in Crosstown
by Diane Thornton | photos by Joan Allison “The best part is not things on the menu, it’s the
Diane Thornton
July 14, 2017
LGBT Ally Parrish Oglesby Helps Direct Ryan White/H-CAP funds
by Sarah Rutledge Fisher | photo courtesy of Parrish Oglesby For people in the greater Memphis area who are
Sarah Rutledge Fischer
July 12, 2017
Senior LGBT Steve Solomon: A Familiar Face in Memphis LGBT History
Steve Solomon is ingrained in the Memphis gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Anita Moyt
July 7, 2017
Pastor Robert Van Ess
by Mark Benton | photos by Greg Campbell Like a priest hearing confession, former hair stylist Robert Van Ess’s
Mark Benton
June 21, 2017
BRENNAN VILLINES: Celebrating Success
by Kevin Shaw | photos by Greg Campbell Plenty of musicians have called Memphis home throughout the years and
Kevin Shaw
June 9, 2017
