OUTMemphis calendar
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Shared Chapters Book Club
Join us every fourth Thursday to read, connect, and spark genuine conversations in a welcoming space, for queer adults. (18+)
Reading: “Go Ask Alice”
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Shared Chapters Book Club
Join us every fourth Thursday to read, connect, and spark genuine conversations in a welcoming space, for queer adults. (18+)
Reading: “Go Ask Alice”
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th Friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based on attendee desires, so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Shared Chapters Book Club
Join us every fourth Thursday to read, connect, and spark genuine conversations in a welcoming space, for queer adults. (18+)
Reading: “Go Ask Alice”
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Shared Chapters Book Club
Join us every fourth Thursday to read, connect, and spark genuine conversations in a welcoming space, for queer adults. (18+)
Reading: “Go Ask Alice”
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Shared Chapters Book Club
Join us every fourth Thursday to read, connect, and spark genuine conversations in a welcoming space, for queer adults. (18+)
Reading: “Go Ask Alice”
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Watching: Judas and the Black Messiah
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masculine and male-identifying individuals, especially Black and Brown men. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Life Hack: Literacy
Learn more about media literacy in the age of AI. We will discuss how to identify AI-generated media, how to use AI tools productively, and the dangers of using AI for collecting information.
Meristem Book Club
Meristem Book Club is a monthly book discussion group for women (however self-defined, all ages) where we discuss books by women and LGBTQ+ authors.
Meristem Book Club
Meristem Book Club is a monthly book discussion group for women (however self-defined, all ages) where we discuss books by women and LGBTQ+ authors.