There are 20 article(s) tagged OUTMemphis:

• June 2024

  • Supreme Court to tackle Tennessee law on gender-affirming health care

    The nation’s highest court has agreed to review a lawsuit that argues a Tennessee law blocking anyone under 18 from receiving transgender-related health care is discriminatory. 

    By Aisling Mäki June 25, 2024

  • Queer Prom brings people together under the disco ball

    Come for the drinks and the dancing, stay for the community building at the Crosstown Concourse event. 

    By Nick Lingerfelt June 23, 2024

• May 2024

  • Pride events include parade, drive-in films, balls and dance parties

    Mid-South Pride, Tri-State Black Pride and other organizations will host a variety of events to celebrate Pride Month in Memphis. 

    By Kambui Bomani May 30, 2024

• March 2024

  • The To-Do List: Orange Mound art, a SXSW preview and free banned books

    This week, Hayley Arceneaux talks about her space trip, Beto O’Rourke signs books and Crosstown celebrates Nintendo’s Mario franchise. 

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Sarah Dassinger March 07, 2024

• October 2023

  • OUTMemphis, other groups seek to overturn aggravated prostitution law

    Several groups, including the local nonprofit, filed a federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s aggravated prostitution statute, alleging the law is unconstitutional and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    By Aarron Fleming October 24, 2023

• March 2023

  • Coalition formed to support local HIV efforts in wake of Lee’s rejection of federal funds

    In May, Tennessee will stop accepting HIV prevention funding from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, stripping local nonprofits of dollars they rely on to serve high-risk populations.

    By Aisling Mäki March 22, 2023

• February 2023

  • Lawmakers debate bills to ban drag shows and health care for trans youth

    “I wish you could understand what these kids go through, what it’s like to be forced to live in the wrong body,” one Memphis physician told lawmakers.

    By Ian Round February 06, 2023

• November 2022

  • Memphian among Colorado Springs shooting victims

    OUTMemphis held a candlelight vigil Monday evening at 892 S. Cooper St.

    By Jasmine McCraven November 22, 2022

• July 2022

  • For Memphis artist, giving back is part of the business model

    Artist and 2022 University of Memphis graduate Jordy Cardell recently launched her brand Jordy Bel and giving back is a big part of her business model.

    By Christin Yates July 14, 2022

• June 2022

  • How OUTMemphis supports the LGBTQ+ community in Memphis

    Molly Quinn, executive director of OutMemphis, talks about the organization’s work with homeless LGBTQ+ youth and the group’s upcoming Queer Prom.

    By Eric Barnes June 18, 2022

  • A prom for people who ‘didn’t get to go … as their full selves’

    “Different LGBTQ+ people came of age or came out at different times in their lives,” said Molly Quinn, executive director of OUTMemphis. “We want to celebrate that at Queer Prom.”

    By Sam Hegenheiser June 08, 2022

• April 2022

  • Ghana’s criminalization of gay people has some questioning MIM

    This is not the first time Memphis in May has chosen to honor a country with a questionable record on human rights. 

    By Bill Dries, Jane Roberts April 28, 2022

• November 2021

  • Ready to embrace a lifetime of hidden love

    “I’m coming out,” 74-year-old Herschel Gilbreath says of his decision to come out as a gay man during a celebration Saturday at OUTMemphis.

    By Frida Qi November 14, 2021

• August 2020

  • Opinion: You don’t have to join a protest to be an ally in a cause

    Many organizations are working on worthwhile causes. Many of these organizations are nonprofits, often with limited funding and staff, who are looking for volunteers to serve as advocates.

    By Renee Bailey August 12, 2020

• May 2020

  • Local coronavirus fund tops $2 million in grants dispersed

    With its most recent distribution of $95,000, a local coronavirus relief fund has now surpassed $2 million in distributed grants. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 26, 2020

• September 2019

  • Sawyer: ‘It’s not about getting the campaign back on track’

    Mayoral contender Tami Sawyer says her priority is healing the pain caused by old tweets. On Monday, two LGBTQ organizations issued statements that focused on a 2014 tweet by Sawyer about outing a gay teacher at St. Mary’s Episcopal School.

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2019

• June 2019

  • Memphis’ gay bars hold their ground

    There are two dedicated gay bars operating in Memphis, both located in Madison Heights. Though gay bars are on the decline across the U.S., Dru's Bar and The Pumping Station are still well-loved spots to socialize and to organize politically. 

    By Cole Bradley June 26, 2019

• April 2019

  • On the Ground Podcast: LGBT youth find a home at OUTMemphis

    High Ground News' Cole Bradley sits down with Stephanie Reyes, director of development for OUTMemphis, the region's largest LGBT+ resource center, to discuss its holistic youth services and Metamorphosis Project. 

    By Natalie Van Gundy April 26, 2019

  • LGBTQ youth, allies hold field day to celebrate pride

    OUT Memphis and Nike joined together to host LGBTQ youth and allies at University of Memphis for a day of games and bonding in a safe space and promoting wellness and socialization between young people who are often marginalized within other youth groups.

    By Jared Boyd April 14, 2019

• March 2019

  • Memphis Speech and Hearing Center helps transgender clients find their voice

    Founded in 2016, the Transgender Voice Development program helps trans people craft voices that align with their identities.

    By Cole Bradley March 08, 2019