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by Melinda Lejman | photos courtesy of Tina Allen “To me, there is no shame in telling the truth, but ironically, I think shame is
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by Melinda Lejman | photos courtesy of Tina Allen “To me, there is no shame in telling the truth, but ironically, I think shame is
by Joan Allison TERMINOLOGY PRIMER Gender nonconformity The extent to which a person’s gender identity, role, or expression differs from the cultural norms prescribed for
story and photos by Dana Cooper Inside a charming Cooper-Young bungalow, the offices of OUTMemphis are teeming with pride and hope. Jessie Claudio, the
story and photos by Dana Cooper Two things are immediately apparent upon meeting Adam Phillips, the general manager of the original Café Eclectic at
At a time when threats to liberty and justice abound, having an ally and supporter like Melisa Valdez is invaluable. A 14-year resident of Memphis,
by Nick Lingerfelt | photo by Joan Allison Luca Tucker, a Memphis- based transgender graphic design artist who goes by “Barthaz” professionally, did not
by Dana Cooper | photos by Addie James Inside the corporate offices of Castle Retail Group, the operating entity behind Cash Saver food outlet,
story by Melinda Lejman | photos by Greg Campbell John-Michael Alderson isn’t from Memphis, but that’s a good thing. A native of Louisville, Kentucky,
story and photos by Nick Lingerfelt At the gay bar Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, a neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, during the early
by Vincent Astor | photos courtesy of Hoist (Above photo, left to right: Jim Pickens, Vice President; Ken Briggs, Road Captain; Jake Tanner, Sgt.
by Robin Beaudoin | photos by Loreana Rojas “My first cover ever. This is extra special for me.” Savannah Bearden is no stranger to
story & photos by Robin Beaudoin Fledgling street cyclist Joey Palermino, 28, reflects the Grit & Grind of his employer, the Memphis Grizzlies, in
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