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Have a Great Idea? Youth Ignite Memphis Can Help You Launch It!

On November 9, 2019, BRIDGES and the Bridge Builders® program will be hosting its 5th Annual Youth Ignite Memphis event. Youth Ignite Memphis is a youth-led event that provides a…

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$20,000 Focus Magazine Grant for LGBT+ and Allies to be Awarded

One deserving non-profit organization will be awarded the first-ever Focus Magazine grant, a prize worth $20,000 in marketing services, advertising, and a cash prize provided by Ray Rico Freelance, Focus®…

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Under the Radar: Tennessee Continuing its Push of Discriminatory Bills

by Lauren Means Nashville, Tenn. – On May 21, 2019, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed House Bill 213 which revokes the right of ordained officiants to solemnize the rite of…

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FedEx Grants $25,000 to OUTMemphis’s Services for LGBTQ+ Youth

OUTMemphis: The LGBTQ+ Center for the Mid-South announced today that it is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from FedEx Corp. to support services and programming for LGBTQ+ youth in…

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Congressman Cohen Votes to Protect Dreamers

Bill treats immigrants brought to U.S. as children humanely WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today voted for and the House passed H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, whose Dream…

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Congressman Cohen’s Credit Scores Amendment Passes House

Provision is added to Consumers First Act WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen’s amendment providing free credit scores to consumers passed the House today and was made a part of the Consumers…

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Opera Memphis Awarded NEA Grant for Civic Action

Opera Memphis to Receive $25,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Memphis, TN—National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million…

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Focus Middle Tennessee Wins Small Business Diversity Award

NASHVILLE – Focus Middle Tennessee (FMT) is proud to announce they have won the Small Business Diversity Award at the annual Nashville LGBT Chamber Excellence in Business Awards. The two-hour…

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Hollywood Feed Named To Pet Business’ Top 25 Pet Retailers In North America

(Memphis, TN) – Hollywood Feed was recently named a Top 25 Pet Retailer in North America by Pet Business. Previously, Hollywood Feed was ranked #13 on the list by Pet Business, but this…

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Congressman Cohen Announces $6.67 Million HIV Grant

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded to Shelby County a grant of $6,671,979 from its Ryan White HIV…

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Have a Great Idea? Youth Ignite Memphis Can Help You Launch It!

$20,000 Focus Magazine Grant for LGBT+ and Allies to be Awarded

Under the Radar: Tennessee Continuing its Push of Discriminatory Bills

FedEx Grants $25,000 to OUTMemphis’s Services for LGBTQ+ Youth

Congressman Cohen Votes to Protect Dreamers

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Congressman Cohen’s Credit Scores Amendment Passes House

Opera Memphis Awarded NEA Grant for Civic Action

Focus Middle Tennessee Wins Small Business Diversity Award

Hollywood Feed Named To Pet Business’ Top 25 Pet Retailers In North America

Congressman Cohen Announces $6.67 Million HIV Grant

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