Emergency Resources for Trans Folks In The Mid-South
With rapid new challenges facing our trans and nonbinary communities, here’s an overview of easy-to-access immediate support. Compiled by OUTMemphis
Focus
April 7, 2025
Transfocus
Featuring the area’s most interesting LGBTQ+ trans folk whom we profile.
My Sistah’s House: It’s a Memphis Thing
Kayla Gore stands in front a new home she helped build with My Sistah’s House.
Briar Brakhage
January 14, 2025
Celebrating Legacy: The 2024 WeCareTN Legacy Awards Gala Recap
On November 13, 2024, the historic National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, became the resplendent setting for the 2024
Ray Rico
November 14, 2024
The Life of a Seahorse Dad
Malachi Allen shares his experience as a pregnant transmasc person by Shelda Edwards Like many others in love, Malachi Allen
Shelda Edwards
November 14, 2024
Trans Folks Struggle—and Thrive—in the Memphis Area
In Memphis, anti-trans laws can affect everything from mental health to housing to employment.
Sono Motoyama
May 20, 2024
Lo Norman: Masked Multi-hyphenate Nerd of Your Dreams
Why masked, multi-talented artist and streamer Lo Norman reclaims the once derogatory term “nerd.”
Quailvarious Brown
March 11, 2024
What My Sistah’s House Has Planned for 2024
Here’s what Kayla Gore and MSH have planned for the new year.
Ray Rico
January 25, 2024
The 6th Annual Trans Girls Rock Awards Honor Local LGBTQIA+ Trailblazers
Trans Girls Rock Awards 2023 celebrates Memphis LGBTQIA+ trailblazers.
Ray Rico
November 22, 2023
Honoring Our Trans Siblings this Trans Day of Remembrance
How you can show up this Trans Day of Remembrance in Memphis.
Ray Rico
November 20, 2023
Trans Pride Week Events 6/11-6/15
JennaOnFire Productions has announced several upcoming events for Trans Pride Week, 6/11-6/15. First up, we have Pollys Playground: A Family-Friendly
Focus Mid-South
June 6, 2023
A Trans Activist’s Reflections from Nashville
This week, I traveled to the state capitol and had the honor of testifying against House Bill 001, which is
Vaniel Simmons
February 17, 2023
Care for EVERY. BODY.
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi (PPTNM) is the latest provider of in-person Gender Affirming Hormone (GAH) Care in
Savannah Bearden
December 7, 2022
