Terry Vo: Empowering Youth
Terry Vo’s Nashville story begins in an unexpected way – working for the Japanese government, the first foreign government to hold a consulate in Tennessee.
May 15, 2020
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in Middle Tennessee.
Abby Rubenfeld: A Lifelong Champion for Inclusion
Looking back over Abby Rubenfeld’s life, it’s no surprise why she became a de facto leader of the LGBT+ equal rights charge for marriage equality — not only in Tennessee but across the country.
May 14, 2020
Melissa Bean: Creating Ripples of Hope
She’s a fierce advocate for the LGBT+ community and has no plans to back down. This is evident in her work with Upper Cumberland Pride (UCP) and bringing Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) to Tennessee.
May 13, 2020
Hope Jackson on Finding Her People
Jackson’s journey to her truth was not a loud coming out at all. “There were no announcements made but there was a lot of fear inside of me about the consequence of living my life as openly queer,” says Jackson. Looking back she wishes she had been loud and much more visible for the kid who needed to see someone living their truth and to know there was someone just like them, a community to welcome and accept you.
March 23, 2020
Buick Audra: Showing Up, Staying Hopeful
Sometimes an ally goes a step further and advocates for or against particular policies that affect the community. Buick Audra is one of these allies. A musician originally from Miami, Buick has lived in Nashville for close to 12 years with her husband and two cats.
January 30, 2020
Becoming Us: Building a Connection to Community
Oasis Center has recently announced a new youth empowerment program designed specifically for middle school students who identify within the LGBTQ+ spectrum called Becoming Us.
January 18, 2020
Finding Their Balance: Judge Rachel Bell and Dr. Dorsha James Talk Marriage, Careers and Advocacy
Our very first issue in July 2017 featured recently wed Judge Rachel Bell and Dr. Dorsha James. Now, almost three years later, we’re excited to catch up to see how wedded bliss is treating them and what they’re working on today.
January 17, 2020
Miss Margaret: Finding Hope Through Sharing Her Story at Nashville CARES
Margaret Williams, best known as Miss Margaret, is somewhat of an icon at Nashville CARES, a nonprofit that serves those living with and at risk for HIV. There’s hardly a person in the building who hasn’t been warmly greeted by her at least once a day.
December 1, 2019
Kicked out After Coming out: True You TN Provides Solutions for LGBTQ Youth
True You Tennessee, a new outreach program in its beginning stages, will provide resources, care packages and a safe, nurturing home environment where youth can heal themselves…while being themselves.
October 7, 2019
Does our age Impact the Value of PRIDE?
Certainly, arguments have been made that the older we are, the more importance we place on the value of Pride and its hard-fought celebrations. Then again, many younger gays will suggest that there is no way one could enjoy non-stop pride events more than themselves.
September 21, 2019
