White Station homecoming queen, ancient Egyptian king share some traits
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Cathryn Stout
Cathryn Stout is a native Memphian and scholar of American cultural history. She has a master's degree in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi and a Ph.D. in American Studies from Saint Louis University.
Before he was a homecoming queen, Brandon Allen was an activist who spoke out against bullying, promoted suicide prevention, and participated in Bridge Builders and his school's LGBTQ Alliance. His work and identity have made some uncomfortable; nonconforming leaders often afflict the comfortable.
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