2020: Year in Review

2020 has been a year of perseverance. Like most of you, the shifting world of 2020 put pressure on our resources and our morale. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed to us what we are capable of in crisis, and who is most left behind. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna...

In Memory: Lisa Michaels

Today we mourn the passing of comedian and performer Lisa Michaels, a longtime friend and supporter of OUTMemphis. Beginning her journey with us a volunteer, Lisa eventually brought her queer comedy showcase, OUTLoud, to the community center. She brought queer comics...
Local Powerhouses Join the OUTMemphis Team!

Local Powerhouses Join the OUTMemphis Team!

Introducing our newest board members and our new partner. As we continue to meet our community’s needs during this turbulent climate, we’re humbled to announce these expansions to our people capacity. Love Doesn’t Hurt, led by Founder & CEO Phillis Lewis, and...
Meet our new therapists!

Meet our new therapists!

Introducing Montel Epperson and Jerrika Henderson   We are thrilled to announce that we have added two new Clinical Mental Health Counseling interns to our team! Joining us from the University of Memphis, Montel Epperson and Jerrika Henderson are practicum...
Martavius Hampton to the Roll of Honor

Martavius Hampton to the Roll of Honor

We are pleased to announce that Martavius Hampton has officially joined the OUTMemphis Roll of Honor in honor and celebration of his departure from the OUTMemphis staff after nearly ten years of extraordinary service. The Roll of Honor is our record of individuals and...