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Author Lawayne Childrey Joined Relationship Unleashed Empowerment Workshop Series In Memphis, TN

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The author of “Peeling Back the Layers,”  Lawayne Childrey from Nashville, TN joined the founders of Relationship Unleashed Davin D. Clemons and Gwendolyn D. Clemons as the guest speaker for “The Art of Finding Purpose in Everything You Do.”  This Comprehensive Empowerment was part 3 of part 4 Summer Series sponsored by Relationship Unleashed a 501 c3 nonprofit organization. Relationship Unleashed hosts “Free” Comprehensive Empowerment Workshop year round in the luxurious #2 Vance in Downtown Memphis overlooking the Missisippi Riverbluff.  The workshops are open to anyone seeking information on how to the live and be better in every aspect of their life. Registrations is available at www.relationshipunleashed.com

fb_img_1475023996119The central theme of the Empowerment Workshop was to provide answers to some life most plaguing questions. Participants were challenged to think beyond the paradigms of their current situations. Through comprehensive planning one can begin to identify where their disconnect and breakdown is to address barriers of limited thinking, motives, intentions with though provoking reason.

The presenters of the evening each provided those in attendance with compound information relevant to the topic.

fb_img_1474984534736Lawayne Childrey rounded out the evening with a reading of his book and an interactive exercise with a rally circle of hugs and crowd interaction; under the directions of the music of Gospel Artist Hezekiah Walker “You Pray for Me, I Pray For You.”

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MOONLIGHT THE DRAMA FILM OF GAY BLACK LOVE WILL PREMIERE IN MEMPHIS, TN

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On Thursday, November 10th, tickets go on sale at 11:30 am for the 7:15 pm showing of the critically acclaimed movie Moonlight, which will premiere in Memphis, TN at Malco Ridgeway Four, 5853 Ridgeway Center (Tickets are only available at this location).

There will be an “Exclusive Special Screening” at 6:30 pm Hosted by Erskine Gillespie with a Red Carpet reception where all attendees are asked to wear their “Fiercest Shaded of Blue.”  At the conclusion of the film, there will be a panel discussion narrated by The Unleashed Voice founder Davin D. Clemons.

Moonlight is a 2016 American drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, with a story by Tarell Alvin McCraney, and stars Trevante Rhodes, Andre’ Holland, Janelle Monae, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Naomie Harris, and Mahershala Ali.

Moonlight is labeled a “timeless story of human connection and self-discovery,” Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.

With summer blockbuster season wound down, and with the holidays still a few weeks out, people looking for a gratifying time at the movies need look no further. In a season dominated by Republican attacks on people of color and African-American men, Director Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight depiction of black gay love is a beautiful antidote.

In Moonlight the focus is on people of color living in Miami, (No Whitewashing) and the struggles they face within their own communities in coming out and living their lives as gay men and women. The film provides a picture of the LGBT community beyond young 20-somethings, cute kids in glee club or middle-class white couples. On that level, Moonlight presents one of the most real portraits of the community in recent years.

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As the LGBTQ community has been granted the right to marry and enjoy marriage equality under the law. Gay men, in particular, argue among themselves about masculinity.  The image of masculinity is seen just about everywhere which creates a singular paradigm about gay men. Some are terrified of somehow looking weak or less than, stress and promote their masculinity to the point of recklessness. Moonlight deals with that very subject in a striking and poignant way.  Moonlight isn’t afraid to show just how damaging the pressure to conform to a certain standard of masculinity can be.

Finally, more than anything else, Moonlight might just be the best movie of the year. Writer-director Barry Jenkins directs with confidence and sensitivity. His writing style has a beautiful subtlety—characters always seem to say more than what they’re actually saying. Likewise, he and cinematographer James Laxton film the Miami vistas in lush blues and greens, capturing the unmistakable beauty and feel of the city. In a time of a seemingly endless litany of superhero and sci-fi epics, Moonlight offers a thoughtful, original alternative, directed and acted with precision and thought. The movie remembers that despite all the headway the LGBTQ movement has made in terms of legal acceptance, we still have work to do in the hearts and minds of the American people…beginning with ourselves.

 

 

Hundreds Gather to Celebrate A Night of Elegance for Relationship Unleashed

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On September 24, 2016, TUV Magazine sponsored the 1st Annual Fundraiser for Relationship Unleashed a 501 c3 nonprofit orgainzation founded in 2014 by Gwendolyn D. Clemons and Davin D. Clemones. The Clemonses founded the nonprofit orgainzation to “Fight Inequality through Comprehensive Empowerment Workshops.”

Over 100 Supporters gathered and enjoyed a night of elegance, dining, and dancing 17 stories above the Memphis Skyline.

A tax-deductible donation of $50.00 provided patrons free food catered by Michael Moore Catering Company, live entertainment by local recording artist CharMaine TyRelle, an open bar and music provided by Fallon DJ Dorsey.

The event was hosted on the rooftop of the luxurious Number 10 South Main Condos in Downtown Memphis, TN.

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#GayMediaSoWhite “Snubs” Frank Ocean “Blonde” Album Release

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The enigmatic Frank Ocean quietly released his long awaited second album “Blonde” to the quite fanfare of little media coverage. The Twitterites’ tweeted ‘#gaymediasowhite because the largest gay media publications failed to acknowledged Ocean presumably because he is black. Frank Ocean broke onto the scene four years ago and disrupted the heternormative boundaries with his destruction of the gender binary. Ocean challenged the assumptions of sexual identification with his frankness about sexuality.
Yet the question remains why would followers of Ocean become upset when predominately white sponsored media outlets refuse to cover his music? Are we that naïve to the facts that racial discrimination is rampant even in the Gay Communities? This isn’t the first time that there was an outcry about #gaymediabeing so white and this undoubtedly won’t be the last!
This latest snub should serve as a reminder to the African-American gay community that you are not guaranteed a fanfare celebration for your achievements just because you are a celebrity. The Oscars and the American Music Awards has repeatedly demonstrated that either you are too black, or too gay to get a nomination. What are you going to do? BOYCOTT? No, you get your own!
Diversity and inclusion is not guaranteed nor seemingly welcomed by evidence of recent Black Pride celebrations around the United States. This divide is much deeper than Ocean’s current situation; it is rooted in our racist history where white privilege is the rule of thumb.
International reviews indicate Ocean delivers soundly with his esoteric style. It should be noted that Ocean has comfortably spoken about his gender fluidity and should be heralded as paving the way for dismantling “labels” for us all.
I encourage all fans of Ocean to support his music especially the LGBTQ Community and I encourage all concerned readers to support other media outlets who support you. So, the next time your favorite “colored artist or actor” is snubbed by white control media visit a black owned media and just maybe you’ll find what you are looking for! Black Gay Media to the RESCUE!
“Blonde” is now available on iTunes and is currently streaming in Apple Music.

Eddie Wiley And “Pansexuality” Don’t Get It Twisted!

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In TUV Magazine September/October 2016 “Love Wins” issue Eddie Wiley beautifully explains the principles on how one can live Beyond the Binary, “Love Without A Limit” in his most personal article yet written for TUV Magazine. Wiley is candid and unapologetic while sharing his intimate feelings about living out loud as a Pansexual.

As Wiley explains “Pansexuality” is one who is “not limited or inhibited in sexual choices with regards to gender or activity.”  In other words Pansexuals does not focus on sex or gender identity, but instead focus solely on the person!

In one of my favorite pieces written by Wiley he asserts his position to the readers by carefully guiding you along the rules of Pansexuality while pointing out why it is important to debunk “social constraints.”

Wiley is exemplary with shifting the readers carefully along the definitions of Pansexuality and refuting the comparisons of Bisexuality.  It is here where the article entraps you with laughter and frankness as Wiley delivers the intended points of his identify with crafty statements such as “Don’t Get it Twisted because I know who I am and what I like.”

Not everyone will understand everything about Pansexuality just by reading this article, states Wiley.  But Wiley has put together a few myths in hopes to get you started on your path of enlightenment toward tolerance and acceptance of others.

To read or inquire more about pansexuality or to interview Eddie Wiley you can find him on social media and send your inquires @EddiewLive or Facebook At Eddie Wiley #YouGot Questions #EddieGotAnswers

The September/October has a street date of September 5th.  Make sure you subscribe to www.tuvmag.com to have every issue delivered directly to your door for a cost of $4.99 bi-monthly ($1.99 + $3.00 Shipping).

TUV Magazine we are more than a magazine; we are a synergized movement!

 

 

Nonprofit Relationship Unleashed Hosts “One Night of Elegance” to Kick off Fundraiser in Memphis, TN

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On September 24, 2016 from 7:00 pm until Midnight TUV Magazine presents “One Night of Elegance” the 1st Annual Benefit Celebration for local nonprofit 501c3 Relationship Unleashed. Relationship Unleashed was founded by Davin D. Clemons and Gwendolyn D. Clemons in 2013 to “Fight Inequality to Empower the LGBTQ Community.”

Relationship Unleashed operates under 3E Core principles Education, Empowerment, and Enrichment and this effort is achieved by providing “Free” monthly Comprehensive Empowerment Workshops.

The workshops are provided year round with themes ranging from Domestic Violence Awareness, Healthy Conversations About Sex, Parents with Gay Children, Homosexuality and the Bible, Financial Literacy (Stock Investing, Life Insurance, Estate Planning), Motivational Speaking, Empowering Conversations, Life Skills Classes, Holistic Practices, and Panel Discussions to name a few.

Admission to “1st Annual One Night of Elegance” is a donation of $50.00 (which is tax deductible) and a portion of the proceeds will be shared with one of our community partners which will be announced the night of the event!

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This exciting upscale event will be held in the Memphis Skies, 17 Stories atop the Luxurious Number 10 Condo’s on South Main Street in Downtown Memphis, TN.

Highlights for this event includes:

*LIVE Musical Performances by Recording Artist CharMaine TyRelle & Friends

* Elegant Catering by Michael Moore’s Catering

* Music Provided by DJ Fallon

* Open Bar

*Great Vibe and Ambiance in the Memphis SKYLINE

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Special Guest CharMaine TyRelle, Local Recording Artist

The African-American LGBTQ Community in this city need your help and support. Join our  Movement! Join this valuable cause as we engage in a night of affirming, celebration, uplifting, connecting, live music, libation, and thought provoking conversation 17 stories atop the breath taking skyline of Downtown Memphis.

Be sure to check out other ways to become involved if you are unable to attend: Monetary Donations can be made at www.relationshipunleashed.com

Parking available at the Second Street Parking Garage across from Paula Raiford’s or other designated spaces.

This is an Exclusive Event | Only 100 Tickets are Available through www.eventbrite.com | Early Purchase is Suggested | No Payment will be Accepted at the Door…

NYC Celebrated It’s 19th Black Pride “Black is Beautiful”

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NYC Celebrated its 19th year of Black Pride Events for five days beginning August 17, 2016 through August 21, 2016.

received_1495470790479863The Black LGBT Pride began as a result of the Gay Black minority community in the United States feeling marginalized and less a part of the whole Gay community in participation, organization and administration. There was also the factor of socio-cultural differences that prevented the sub-community in full participation in the gay movement.

“Many queer people of color do not feel comfortable or welcomed at most mainstream LGBT Pride events,” says Earl Fowlkes Jr., president and CEO of the Center for Black Equity, which organizes D.C. Pride. “There is still a racial divide within the LGBT mainstream, with many black LGBT folks feeling as though they have to step away from their racial identity when going to community Prides.”

The Black Gay Prides today as metamorphosed into a well established events that unite and bring together black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to celebrate both their African heritage and sexual orientation

FB_IMG_1471920596991Lee Souljah, Coordinator of NYC Black Pride told TUV Magazine that “the theme of this years NYC Black Pride is “Black is Beautiful”. It poses a fundamental query and forces us to ponder….have we evolved to that place in which we recognize the beauty in blackness…in all the complexities of the interwoven fabrics of blackness…..a celebration of an ancestral greatness… a derivative of brown baptize earth…..it has something to say about what it means to be fully human and free.”

Souljah exclaimed, “Have we gotten to the point in which the reflection that stares back……from that introspective mirror….is one of greatness…and we understand that we have made universal strides that helped and shaped our humanity…a community whose legacy consists of an early trans social justice movement…the true birth of our civil and human rights…..this is where Black Pride arises from…those who are no longer here in body….yet whose spirits haunts us like holy and ghost…. This is that moment…Where We Move Forward and reflect back to learn from our mistakes…honor and bless our past….lift up our ancestral voices….if only to reflect on Our Legacy….and raise the standard….so when We Fellowship.…Our Greatness Shines.”

The Unleashed Voice Magazine also made it’s debut in this years NYC Black Pride. Gift bags were given to select attendees containing many goodies and one of them was TUV Magazine!  New York City Hottest Party Promoter Bakla Mo’ is also a Project Manager/Talent Scout for TUV Magazine and carried the lead with introducing the Gay Publication to the vast multicultural community of NYC.

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Relationship Unleashed is BACK! A State of Empowering Conversations The Summer|Fall Workshop Series

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Relationship Unleashed is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization founded in 2014 whose mission is “Fighting Inequality To Empower the LGBTQ Community.”  This work is done through the organizations commitment to 3E Core principles of Education, Empowerment, and Enrichment.

Gwendolyn states “the darkness of social constraints and injustices that promote disparities based on one’s social determinants and sexual identity have to be addressed.” Relationship Unleashed will address these issue through their 4 part Empowerment Summer|Fall Workshop Series.  The series will feature elements of Life Coaching, Peer to Peer Mentoring, Financial Literacy, Spoken Word and Motivational Sessions.”

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Davin states “We plan to push through the obvious boundaries that portray the LGBTQ community as a monolithic segment of society, through collaboration with political leaders and community organization. We plan to illuminate the different perspectives on current issues, therefore creating a deeper understanding about who we are.”

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LGBT Resource Guide for Memphis, TN

Relationship Unleashed Empowerment Series will serve as a “safe space” for the LGBTQ Community in the Greater Memphis area where the aim is originality with viewpoints and a unique spin of information not readily available to the community members. We believe that this market is under served and the opportunity to give an identity and voice to this segment of the community is prime timing.

Whereas Relationship Unleashed Empowerment Workshops focuses on transformational concepts with an array of comprehensive best practice self-development concepts.

The July Series begins with An Empowering Conversation: “It’s Time to Stop Making Excuses In The LGBTQ Community” on Monday July 25th at 6pm until 8pm at 325 Wagner Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 (Downtown off of Front and Vance).

Registration is open NOW, to register please visit www.relationshipunleashed.com to reserve your seat there will be free food and refreshments.

Donations will be accepted and all donations are tax-deductible!

“HOT RIGHT NOW” TUV Magazine Tells Why We Have “BLACK GAY PRIDE” in the July/August PRIDE Issue!

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The Unleashed Voice Magazine (TUV Magazine) for the LGBTQ community is headquartered in Memphis, TN and publishes a bi-monthly magazine geared toward the African-American gay community.  The founders of the magazine is a mother and son team affectionately known as “The Clemonses” (Davin D. Clemons and Gwendolyn D. Clemons).

TUV Magazine focuses on telling the story of the African-American community in an “Unapologetic” narrative advocating FREEDOM for those who are bound by the imaginary box of society standards.

The July/August Pride Issue dives immensely into the uplifting stories of ordinary citizens to state-level politicians who proudly speak on the celebration and the necessity of Black-Gay PRIDE.

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The Black LGBT Pride began as a result of the gay black minority community in the United States feeling marginalized and less a part of the whole gay community in participation, organization and administration. There was also the factor of socio-cultural differences that prevented the sub-community in full participation in the gay movement.

“Many queer people of color do not feel comfortable or welcomed at most mainstream LGBT Pride events,” says Earl Fowlkes Jr., president and CEO of the Center for Black Equity, which organizes D.C. Pride. “There is still a racial divide within the LGBT mainstream, with many black LGBT folks feeling as though they have to step away from their racial identity when going to community Prides.”

The Black Gay Prides today as metamorphosed into a well established events that unite and bring together black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to celebrate both their African heritage and sexual orientation. Most major cities in the U.S. hosts an annual Black Gay Pride event.

Be on the look out for TUV Magazine in your city or you can visit their website at www.tuvmag.com to view the Virtual Issue or sign-up for a subscription.

Don’t have TUV Magazine in your city and you would like to receive them please send an mail to info@tuvmag.com.

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“Masqueerade Prom” hosted by Memphis Area Gay Youth (MAGY) on July 08th

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On July 8, 2016 the Memphis Area Gay Youth aka MAGY will sponsor their annual prom for all Mid-South LGBTQA YOUTH ages 13-20 at First Congregational Church located at 1000 S. Cooper St.

The theme will be centered around a “MasQueerade Prom” with music, lots of food, a whole lot of fun, and most importantly it will be FREE of charge.

Hip-hop artist Timm T. West will be the special guest performing his song “Between” which he dedicates to all non-gender confirming youths.

MAGYYou must RSVP in order to attend through email or MAGY’s Facebook event notification. According to information posted about this event, MAGY also reserves the right to dismiss anyone in attendance who does not follow the established rules and guidelines set forth for this event.

Special recognition to the Gay Straight Fellowship at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for providing refreshments and photography for this event and to all the Mid-Southerns for sponsoring the prom decorations!

Special note: No one will be admitted without RSVP registration.

For more information visit their Facebook page MAGY Memphis Gay Area Youth or call (901) 335-MAGY.

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