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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.

Honoring Black History by Celebrating Black Wellness

Honoring Black History by Celebrating Black Wellness

When Kayla Collins joined OUTMemphis in 2022 as Director of Health & Wellness, she knew she wanted to do more than provide high level health resources to the Black LGBTQ+ community — she wanted to provide an expanded sense of belonging at OUTMemphis. “In Memphis,...

Have a heart, Tennessee: Our Advocacy Updates

Have a heart, Tennessee: Our Advocacy Updates

Photo credit: Andrea Morales for the Washington Post | Kayla Collins, OUTMemphis's Director of Health & Wellness, setting up for regular HIV testing at our Cooper Young community centerDear community and allies, I'm writing to you this morning from Nashville,...

Reflections on Vincent Astor

Reflections on Vincent Astor

Our community recently lost local queer historian and advocate, Vincent Astor. Vincent was a founding member of this organization, formerly known as the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center (MGLCC). We want to take a moment to honor Vincent's memory through these...

October is LGBTQ+ History Month

October is LGBTQ+ History Month

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. This month also begins early voting for one of the most important elections in our history, starting October 18th. This is a historic era for our rights and our safety, health, and dignity hangs in the balance. Celebrate LGBTQ+ history...

New Faces at OUTMemphis

We're thrilled to introduce you to all of these new faces at OUTMemphis! Our Youth Emergency Center and Fundraising teams have expanded! Welcome Jeremy Andrews, Maya Benson, and TaMesha Kaye Prewitt to the OUTMemphis staff. OUTMemphis has been growing a lot over the...

New Faces at OUTMemphis

We're thrilled to introduce you to all of these new faces at OUTMemphis! From the Metamorphosis Project to the Cooper Community Center team, and fundraising, these new folks are helping to expand OUTMemphis's programs, services and community engagement across the...