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Looking for updates about our programs, services, announcements, and news? This is our official OUTMemphis blog which we keep up to date with all of the information you need to know about the work we’re doing here in Memphis.
#40toNoneDay Raises Awareness about LGBTQ Youth Homelessness
#40toNoneDay is a national day to raise public awareness about LGBT youth homelessness, and to provide supporters with simple ways to make a difference. Approximately 40% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), yet...
OUTLoud Comedy at OUTMemphis
If you missed OUTloud Comedy last night at OUTMemphis, you missed one heck of a show! Last night's lineup included Tracy Jean Barkley from Nashville, Jay Jackson and Robyn Veniece Adair from Little Rock, and KC Shornima from Memphis. Make sure you don't miss the next...
Tri-State Black Pride: June 15-18
Mark your calendars and make your travel plans because Memphis is celebrating Pride in a big way! Tri-State Black Pride is coming up in June from 6/15-6/18 with a wide range of exciting events. Check out the schedule and then peruse the...
Perpetual Transition Changes Time Starting May 1st
Perpetual Transition is a support and social group for transgender people in the Memphis metropolitan area that has been meeting since 2005. The group has recently expanded to address the growing needs of our community. Perpetual Transition is safe and confidential,...
Taking It to the People: The Memphis Synapse Project
The Memphis Synapse Project works to bring LGBTQ community leaders to the table to help promote sexual health, prevent HIV, and connect HIV+ people to care. Specifically, Synapse was developed to engage, educate, and connect same-gender loving (SGL) men and...
Ending Youth Homelessness #40toNoneDay (4/26)
#40toNoneDay is a national day to raise public awareness about LGBT youth homelessness, and to provide supporters with simple ways to make a difference. Approximately 40% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), yet...
OUTLoud Comedy is Back! (Thursday, 4/27)
OUTLoud Comedy is back at OUTMemphis, and they are pulling LGBTQ and Allied comics from all over the South for one heck of a show! This month's lineup includes Tracy Jean Barkley from Nashville, Jay Jackson and Robyn Veniece Adair from Little Rock, and...
Real Talk: Transgender Tuesday Tea
Last Tuesday, April 18th we recognized National Transgender HIV Testing Day with a panel of local Transgender professionals. The panel led a thought-provoking discussion about how a lack of sexual healthcare services for Transgender people is connected to unacceptable...
We Care Calls: Training New Volunteers (4/24)
The We Care Call program is looking for volunteers! The We Care Call program is an OUTMemphis project created by the Senior Services committee. The program is free to all Senior clients. The program is operated by volunteers who are available to make weekly phone...
Join us for Transgender Tuesday Tea (4/18)
Join us on Tuesday, April 18th from 6:00p-8:00p as we recognize National Transgender HIV Testing Day with a panel of local Transgender professionals. The panel will include Tamesha Prewitt, Renae Taylor, Jasmine Tasaki, Emerson Kirkpatrick, and Michelle Anderson. For...
