Profiles
Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe
story and photos by Robin Beaudoin Odds are, you’ve passed by it, seen it on Florence in Overton Square while hopping into Maggie’s Pharm, Gould’s, or Memphis Pizza Café. You may have even rented a costume at Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe- I have, in 1995 for my senior...
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Q&A: Michael Traynor of Bluff City Mafia
Bluff City Mafia (BCM), the independent supporter’s group for Memphis 901 FC, in June named the Focus® Center Foundation their first ever ‘Prideraiser’ beneficiary. Prideraiser is the coalition of independent soccer supporters that raise money for a local LGBTQ+...
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Community
Congressman Cohen Announces Trump Administration Will Partially Correct Misguided Rules for Distributing Economic Impact Payments
Social Security recipients no longer required to file a tax return to qualify MEMPHIS — Over the past several weeks, Congressman Cohen’s office has received a flood of calls from constituents regarding their ability to receive the economic stimulus payments that...
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Memphis in May Announces Fall 2020 Event Dates
Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Great American River Run all rescheduled for October 2020 Memphis, Tenn., March 27, 2020 – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, and following the guidelines and...
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100,000 in Deaf Community Need Live ASL Signing to Understand Coronavirus Updates
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are more than 100,000 people in the Mid-South who are Deaf or hard of hearing. DeafConnect, the Memphis organization that serves the Deaf community, is encouraging the media and government and health officials to use qualified...
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Memphis in May Announces Fall 2020 Event Dates
Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Great American River Run all rescheduled for October 2020 Memphis, Tenn., March 27, 2020 – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, and following the guidelines and...
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Pop Culture Staff Picks
by Ray Rico and Chellie Bowman TV/STREAMINGSchitt’s Creek(above) Season 6 Streaming now. Witty, warm, and with just the right blend of wisdom and wisecracks. PODCASTYa Gay Aunties Real and hilarious. They talk about real life issues in the LGBT community, especially...
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Meal Prep Saves Cash
story & photos by Phillis Lewis Do you constantly find yourself spending way too much on fast food? Do you lack the energy to prepare meals every day? Do you find yourself preparing the quick and easy when it’s time to eat?I, and many others, completely...
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Original Memphis: The Legendary Sun Studio
story & photos by Tricia Dewey Sun Studio was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business. Reputedly the first rock and roll single, Jackie Brenton and his Delta Cats’ “Rocket 88” was recorded here in...
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Fun in the Sun Awaits LGBTQ Travelers in Puerto Vallarta
story and photos courtesy of NEMA News Network Having been recognized as having some of the best “gay beaches” in the world, Puerto Vallarta opens her arms to LGBTQ travelers as one of the most welcoming destinations on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. If travelers have not...
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LGBTQ Weddings: Puerto Vallarta!
story & photo courtesy of NEMA News Network For many LGBTQ couples, a wedding in an exotic location or even one on the beach, was something they could dream about but never really afford.The staff at two sister hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, want you to know...
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