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Meet Virginia & Paige Hannah – A Match Made in “Hannah!”

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The Meeting 

Rarely one to approach another, Paige took a chance on her 33rd birthday and “slid in Virginia’s DMs” to propose a meet & greet before flying back home to Cincinnati three days later. Rarely one to read her Facebook messages, Virginia happened across Paige’s message and was intrigued enough to invite her over the next day for a “Sunday Funday” Virginia was hosting. Paige jumped at the offer, and after initial nervousness subsided the two hit it off. They talked about life as the time ticked to 5 AM and the crowd trickled down to just those two.

The Courtship 

At that time, Virginia’s circumstances dictated the need for constant assistance as she was recovering from ACL repair surgery. Conveniently, Paige was working from home full-time and offered to spend weeks at a time in Memphis to provide the care that Virginia needed as not to tax the family and friends who were generously offering their time to do so. Those few months were crucial in allowing the new friends to develop into something more. They were also integral in Paige’s evolution in the kitchen as she was the furthest thing from the near savant people believe she is today. And, as they say, the rest is history.

The Wedding 

Planning a wedding in 2020 was, to say the least, interesting. When Covid-19 took the world by storm, the couple had planned to just have a small courthouse ceremony witnessed by their parents whenever things started to somewhat normalize. But when the courts had not yet started officiating weddings within three weeks of their desired wedding date due, Virginia and Paige had to quickly improvise. In 20 days, they planned a quaint, socially distanced event in the courtyard of a beautiful Airbnb in downtown Memphis. In attendance were a handful of friends and family, and they ensured that the nuptials were also live-streamed for those who were kept away by the pandemic.

Virginia & Paige Hannah

Respecting each other as individuals, the love shared between Virginia and Paige is unconditional and unparalleled. Their relationship started as a strong, honest friendship that evolved into a beautiful love story.

 

TUV Magazine 2020 September – October Community Issue Features A Pretty Tomboi, Takes You To The PYNK & Talks Community

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TUV Magazine held their first ever model search for a Masculine of Center Woman to be featured on the cover. After a great competition of submissions and record voting N. Gina Malak rose above the entries!

Meet TUV Magazine first-ever Pretty Tomboi N. Gina Malak! Gina describes herself as an Innovator, Philanthropist and an Activist. Gina, a native of California, currently residing in the Atlanta, GA area. She is notably recognized as a leading Interoperability Healthcare, Public Health Engineer and an International Digital Health Speaker.                                       N. Gina Malak 

Gina is founder of Pretty Tombois a social space for lesbian women. Pretty Tombois™ is a Digital Entertainment and Innovations company.  Pretty Tombois™ started as a Facebook Group, a safe place for LGBTQ women of color to interact, engage in thought-provoking conversations, entertainment, and a place for online dating. The group has quickly grown to over 2,000 members.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/prettytombois

If you’ve never been to the “DURTY SOUTH” then you don’t know NOTHING about a club like the “PYNK.” Pussy Valley aka PValley has given a resurgences to Mississippi Pride, Strippers, Crunk Music, Country Grammar, and the meaning of what a Hole in the Wall is! Each Sunday Night playwriter Katori Hall (from Memphis 10) gives us LIFE on the cable network Starz. Each week PVALLEY explores the grit, glitter, and glamour of a stripper & hustler’s life!

     Actor J. Alphonse aka LIL Murder

Nicco Annan aka “The HBIC” of The PYNK Uncle Clifford

The relationship between Lil’ Murder & Uncle Clifford created a buzz of discomfort for some viewers. TUV contributing writer Derrick Barrett deep dives into this complicated yet societal forbidden relationship. In the LGBTQ Community this is not a new thing for men on the low [to engage] with nonbinary or queer women or men. But what is new is people starting to own their desires and own their identity through understanding human sexuality. Wait until you read Barrett’s take on this relationship! The bigger question is “Can They Live?” Hurry up Season 2
youtu.be/V7dkUZuk-pY

Ricky Dortch, Jr. 

Our Health & Wellness contributor is Owner of Ambishun Fitness LLC, Ricky Dortch Jr. is certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist through the nationally accredited organization NFPT (National Federation of Personal Trainers). This means he has been trained to guide individuals on their path to a healthier lifestyle using various training methods along with nutritional guidance. Ricky teaches individuals that no two bodies are alike and it takes a knowledgeable individual to guide a person to a healthier life. https://www.ambishunfitness.com

Getting Married During a Pandemic – Meet the Hannah’s

Marriage ceremonies, or weddings, are among the most important events in the lives of many people. The Hannah’s found a creative way to blend their families. Virginia & Paige Hannah tied the knot before masked family and friends in Memphis, TN. In attendance were a handful of friends and family, and the nuptial live-streamed their wedding for those who were kept away by the pandemic.

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Interested in being featured in TUV Magazine? Submissions are taken monthly by emailing info@tuvmagazine.com. Let us know how we are doing your feedback is always welcomed!

 

An Empowering Conversation with Coach Gwen – “No More Crumbs!”

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“If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it!_

Zora Neale Hurston

As a triple minority I feel uniquely qualified to speak on the subject matter of “All Black Lives Matters.”  I am Black, a Woman, and Queer, these three inseparable identities make up the complex life that I navigate daily.  As a woman who has experienced racial discrimination and homophobia it is my duty to tell the story of the oppressed, marginalized, and ostracized; hence “The Unleashed Voice!”

Unlike President #45 would have you to believe the chapters of “Black Lives Matter” is not a terrorist organization. It is my pleasure to educate you about the true meaning of the words “All Black Lives Matter.” This name was derived from three queer Black women who created a movement after the killing of Trayvon Martin and unharmed teenager killed in FL. The name implies that the killing of unarmed black men by police genocide was unacceptable and the black community was calling out the injustices. Through this movement many injustices have been identified and shared with mainstream people. Our community otherwise would not have collective access to this type of information.

I find it problematic that #45 and his supporters portray The Black Lives Matter movement as heretics or troublemakers. Due to the fact that black people refuse to align with the continued use of oppressive policies and practices.  My ancestors built this country for FREE and we refuse to keep quiet about our pain, “No More Crumbs!”

Let’s be clear, when we say “All Black Lives Matter” it is not to negate any other race. Saying “All Black Lives Matter” is to raise awareness to the social constructs, systemic oppressions, and hundred of years of white supremacy practices. These systems has caused permanent damage to the black race. It is past time for the world to hear black folxs speaking about their pain. No longer can our silence be measured as a gauge of complacency or enjoyment for the oppressive systems we navigate daily. It is time for all of us to remove and replace the pillars of white supremacy that has created a racial deficit so large that black Americans are four generations behind white Americans in the wealth gap.

In March 2020, the world came to a pause under the declaration of a global pandemic caused by COVID-19. I believe during this global shutdown a reformation of awakening took place. The reigniting of a 1960’ish Civil Rights Movement was birth after the death of George Floyd. Marches were held in every corner of the world to protest the senseless killing of black unarmed men & women. In the words of Dr. Daniel Black “the killing of black folks started the day the ship landed on Plymouth Rock.” One could draw an undeniable conclusion that the “killing of black people is kin to an American hobby” this is nothing new. But what is new in 2020 is a unified front from people of all walks of life that say, “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!”  The “All Black Lives Matter” movement is about ordinary people finally seeing past the obvious and refusing to accept the left-over crumbs from the king’s plate, “NO MORE CRUMBS!”

This issue is intentionally dedicated to raising awareness about the pillars of White Supremacy. We see you, know that the veil has been removed from our eyes. We see the barriers and structures put in place to keep the black race inferior in this world. Before you draw any conclusion that this publication is radical and poses a terrorist threat. I challenge you to examine the racial makeup of the prison population of the United States. Examine the racial makeup of the lives lost due to COVID-19. Examine the poorest zip codes in your respective cities. Examine the number and manner unharmed black men and women who have been murdered in your community. Examine the lack of access to financial wealth by black folks. Examine the school districts in your cities. Examine the gentrification in your city. Examine the structure of ownership in major sports versus the makeup of black players. This movement is about BLACK FOLXS getting clear about who they are and that fighting for your life is always worth it!  

Connect with Coach Gwen @ gwen.clemons@tuvmag.com for Transformation Coaching and Professional Development 

DOES BLACK LIVES MATTER IF YOU’RE LGBTQ+ & BLACK?

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Updated: June 08, 2020

DISCLAIMER: This post may offend some of you reading this article. Here’s the deal, this article is a written protest and direct response to racial injustice, systemic injustice, violence and all forms of oppression aimed at Black LGBTQ+ folxs. 

A horrible video clip is circulating on social media showing the violent attack on Iyanna Dior a black transwoman. As the video played every punch to her face and blows to her head can be felt by the viewer (we will not share the video).  This video supports the extreme danger Black Transwomen face in their own community. To add insult to injury, this attack took place in Minnesota, the same place where a black man named George Floyd was mercilessly killed by the police.

The shocking video shows the brutal attack on a Transwoman over an apparent car accident. Iyanna Dior was attacked by a “mob” of over 30 BLACK MEN while people stood by and did nothing to protect her.  In the video some of the men can be heard shouting anti-LGBT slurs while Dior is being beaten. Aren’t these the same black men the world is out marching and protesting for?

Here’s the deal! We are tired of hearing the same old reasons that attempt to justify Black folks not knowing better when it comes to their homophobia and transphobia beliefs. If this excuse is allowed to justify violence against the Black LGBTQ+ community; we might as well give up the fight for equality and go drink a margarita!

As black folks are marching and protesting for equality and equity rights around the world. The Black LGBTQ commmunity are demanding that their equality and equity rights are heard too! For those of you who may feel that this is not the time for this argument; we say to you, “WE CAN’T BREATHE EITHER!” As Black leaders across the nation begin to engage in table talks demanding for the restructing of social and racial changes. Black LGBTQ+ folxs must demand a voice in these discussion to amplify sound ideological methods about how to dismantle homophobia and transphobia that permate in the Black community.

It is past time that the Black community address fatal violence against Black transwomen, transmen, gay men, lesbian, queer, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, bisexual, pansexual, and asexual + folxs. It is past time that this nation address the intersections of racism, ageism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. We can no longer let these actions go unchecked!

Trans activist Janet Mock send message of support to Iyanna Dior

In the clip, men can be seen brutally attacking Iyanna Dior

Iyanna Dior

In a lengthy Instagram post, Pose executive producer Janet Mock wrote: “Sis. I’m sorry. I’m so f**king sorry. They didn’t have to come after you. But they did. There’s no f**king excuse for their brutality, their dangerous ignorance, their fragile masculinity. That s**t been killing us.

She added: “My heart aches for you. But we got you sis. You’re gonna heal. You rest now. Let us carry what you can’t right now. You deserve rest and peace. We’re showing the f**k up.

“Our fight for Black lives will not be in sacrifice of you or our sisters. We must stop centring cisgender heterosexual men and their needs. We will not ignore the violence some of these men enact on you, our sisters’ and our siblings’ lives.

“If Black lives matter then Black trans lives should matter as well. We are here. We’ve been here. We need our Black cisgender siblings to roll up RIGHT NOW. You ain’t no ally. You are family. We are your family.” _ Janet Mock

The incident is strikingly similar to the treatment of Muhlaysia Booker, a trans woman who was brutally beaten by a mob in Dallas in 2019 after a car accident. Booker was murdered just weeks later, prompting outrage from the trans community.

Muhlaysia Booker 

In May 2020, Nina Pop a Black Transwoman was stabbed to death in Sikeston, Mo., over the weekend, making her at least the 12th trans person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.

Pop’s body was found Sunday night in her apartment in the town of about 16,000, 145 miles south of St. Louis, the Associated Press reports. No arrest has been made.

Nina Pop
The Human Rights Campaign called for action to address violence against trans Americans. “For the past four weeks, we have seen the deaths of five transgender women of color in this country. We are seeing an epidemic of violence that can no longer be ignored. Transgender and gender-nonconforming people, especially trans women of color, risk our lives by living as our true selves — and we are being violently killed for doing so,” Tori Cooper, director of community engagement for HRC’s Transgender Justice Initiative, said in a blog post.

Tony McDade

Tony McDade, 38, was shot and killed by police last week in Tallahassee, Florida.

The details surrounding McDade’s death are murky. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, McDade, a trans man, was approached by police as a suspect in a stabbing that had taken place earlier in the day on May 27. Police Chief Lawrence Revelle reported that “the suspect was in possession of a handgun, and a bloody knife was found at the scene.” Yet Facebook videos taken by witnesses at the Leon Arms apartment complex appear to dispute this.

Eye Witness Account: “They said ‘Stop moving, n—-r,’ and then they shot him after he stopped moving,” a resident says in a Facebook Live taken from across the street. Another witness told local news station WFSU, “I never heard, ‘Get down, freeze, I’m an officer.’ I never heard nothing. I just heard gunshots.”

TO THE BLACK MEN IN OUR COMMUNITIES, STOP KILLING OUR TRANSWOMEN!
TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY, STOP ERASING US FROM THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT! 
TO THE POLICE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, STOP KILLING US!
 
 

A Special Mother’s Day Tribute! Loving Our LGBTQ Children!

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On today we pause to recognize that not all LGBTQ children are able to call their mom on Mother’s Day. Some of these relationships were severed by the parent(s) because of their childs sexuality. TUV Magazine has been intentional about creating space to open the dialogue for parent(s) to have positive examples of how to form and build healthy relationships with their child regardless of their sexuality.

For many youths breaking the news to mom and dad can be the scariest part of “Coming Out!” Time and time again we’ve heard horror stories of children being immediately removed from the home. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/tips-for-parents-of-lgbtq-youth

According to the Trevor Project “Family rejection on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity can have extreme effects on LGBTQ youth. In one study, lesbian, gay and bisexual youth who reported higher levels of family rejection during adolescence were 8.4 times more likely to report having attempted suicide, 5.9 times more likely to report high levels of depression, 3.4 times more likely to use illegal drugs and 3.4 times more likely to report having engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse, compared to peers from families that reported no levels of family rejection. As a result of family rejection, discrimination, criminalization and a host of other factors, LGBTQ youth represent as much as 40% of the homeless youth population. Of that population, studies indicate that as many as 60% are likely to attempt suicide.” https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/trevor-advocacy/homelessness/

Today we present four examples of loving and supportive relationships between a mother and their child. This is our way of starting a converstation that is long overdue in the Black Community!

Thelma Ward and Faye Wilson

Q: Why is it important for a mother to love their child regardless of their sexual orientation?

Proverbs 22:6

A: “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Teach your child to Love God First! Themselves and others. Love shapes their character, and self-esteem. As a mother your child is a representative of you. Therefore, whoever they become in life; you should not be ashamed to own who your child is. You must love your child unconditionally, the way that God loves us.

Shuria Holmes and Yolanda Chambers

Q: Why is it important for a mother to love their child regardless of their sexual orientation?

A: As a mother you always want the best for your children. There was a time in our relationship that I didn’t know how to love my daughter. But with God’s help I eventually learned that I should love her regardless of her sexual orientation.

The number one reason for me was that love never fails. Secondly, Shuria is my daughter, why wouldn’t I love her?  I brought her into this world and she’s the love of my life. Lastly, children need their parents. They need us emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Even when our children become adults we should be there for them. It is important to maintain a loving relationship with them to help with their life changes.

I’ve watched my daughter strive to do and be the best she could be.  Watching her strive made be love her even more regardless of what she does and who she is. As a mother I will always support her because I would want people to treat me the same way. It’s important to sometimes put yourself in a person’s shoes to understand the importance of needing to feel loved. Shuria is my best friend and she’s the best daughter a mother could ask for. The love for my daughter is in my heart forever.  I love Shuria.

Kevin Williamson and Suzette Elrod

Q: “Why Is It Important For Mothers To Love Their Children Regardless Of Sexual Orientation?”

A: Love is the universal language we all desire and encompasses every situation including my child’s sexual orientation.  As the Mother of a gay son, I knew it was my responsibility to provide a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment to prepare him for the challenges ahead.  A foundation of emotional support, respect, attention, validation and love was required to prepare him for adulthood.  It was important to convey to him and peers in similar situations that sexual orientation should not stop them from becoming contributing members of society.

When my son came out to me, I was afraid and felt the need to protect him from the harshness and dangers he could potentially face from family members and the general public.  I had to develop thick skin and help him to do the same so that we could stand firm in the face of prejudice, bullying, fear and other forms of mistreatment.  I also had to be forgiving, open minded and compassionate with a willingness to listen, learn and possess the strength to stand up for him.  I was prepared to make any necessary adjustment for the love of my son.

My relationship with my son has been strengthened by all that we have gone through.  Lots of prayers and love were essential.  We have overcome and sacrificed so much together.  I could not imagine my life without him.  If my son requires my assistance under any circumstances, I am only a phone call away.  A Mother’s love, My Love for him, is deep, pure, unconditional, accepting, and crucial, and it will remain for a lifetime.

Barbara Wright and Glen Kimbrel-Allen

Q: Why is it important as a mother for you to love your LGBTQ child? 

A: It’s important for me to love my LGBTQ Child is because before there was ever a decision, a thought, or even an idea he was my Child the love of my life. I loved him then and I love him even more now because he lives in his TRUTH!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! 

 

TUV MAGAZINE 2020 MAY-JUNE ISSUE IS VIBRATING HIGHER!

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“Hope rises like a phoenix from the ashes of shattered dreams. Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising every time we fall.” S.A. Sachs_ & Confuscious

The 2020 May-June Vibrate Higher Issue is dedicated to Living with a Purpose. We believe that People who live a life of purpose have core beliefs and values that influence their decisions, shape their day-to-day actions, and determine their short- and long-term priorities. They place significant value on being a person of high integrity and in earning the trust and respect of others. This is why we believe in the Power of Affirmation and Universal Principles of good! In these crazy times we need to hold on to all of the positivity we can muster!

 “Every Day Heroes”

We all know that some jobs are more dangerous than others. Truck drivers, loggers, and construction workers are more likely to die on the job than most others. Firefighters and police officers also face more than the average amount of risk while at work. It’s expected that people who take on these jobs understand the risks and follow guidelines to stay as safe as possible.

But what would you do if your job suddenly became much more dangerous? And what if your workplace was unable to follow recommended guidelines to reduce that increased risk?

That’s the situation now facing millions of healthcare workers who provide medical care to patients, including nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, EMTs, and many others. They have a markedly higher risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, especially if they are exposed to a high volume of sick patients (such as in the emergency room) or respiratory secretions (such as intensive care unit healthcare providers).  Dealing with this pandemic is not easy for anyone, but it’s especially hard on healthcare workers. We Salute You!

The Cover Story! As Covid-19 brought our lives to a halt, a Disc Jockey (DJ) took to his social media live to entertain us. The first notable to live stream was DJ Nice on Instagram which opened the idea that virtual music could potential replace cancelled gigs. As the DJ God’s would have it, the concept caught fire and virtual DJ’s flooded social media pages. Fortunately, for the Black LGBTQ community our Superhero showed up as DJ Sedrick to set the record straight about who’s the “Greatest of All Time (The G.O.A.T.)!

DJ Sedrick Drayton

DJ Sedrick’s career spans from the early 1990’s when he was traveling the globe introducing the world to Washington, DC’s famous “Go-Go and House Music.” As the music changed one thing remained the same, “the children’s love” for house music. To DJ Sedrick’s credit he has been able to sustain his popularity for bookings by taking house music a step further with his “Gospel House Mixes.” Every Sunday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live @SedrickDrayton, thousands of fans flock to his page for a 2 hour set of high energy gospel and spell bounding hype. Please be prepared to tip our DJ via CashApp because his time spent with us having cabin fever is worth ever dollar given!

Cyn The Model

One to Watch is Cynthia Jones also known as Cyn the Model is an Androgynous Black Model and a Creative Director. Cyn currently resides in Baltimore, MD. Cyn’s artistry involves being creative with models by directing their style along with designers.  The creative aspect of their work involves bringing the vision of the concept seen to light through photography.

Jevon Martin, Executive Director of Princess Janae Place

Community News highlights Jevon Martin and the dynamic work he is doing.  Jevon Martin, the founder and Executive Director of  Princess Janae Place, a New York-based nonprofit that helps transgender individuals transitioning out of homelessness access supportive housing, find work, and become part of a community. https://princessjanaeplace.org/

In Loving Memory of Kim Boyd

This tribute is to celebrate the life of a remarkable person who touched so many lives with her pure heart and love for others. There’s never a time to say goodbye to a love one and Kim’s death was no exception. This one was a hard one! Rest In Love Kim! 

As always we value your support and opinion. Please drop us a note if there is anything you’d like to share or request to be featured in our upcoming issue.  Please contact us at info@tuvmag.com. Until the next issue “Vibrate Higher Ya’ll!” 

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Local Nonprofit Working To Help Black LGBTQIA+ Impacted By COVID-19

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By: Amicia Ramsey
Updated: May 20, 2020 – 10:13 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The black LBGTQ+ community in the Mid-South is working to get federal dollars for resources to help people of color who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOX13 spoke with the executive director if the Tri-State Black Pride who said they need money to help save lives. How they plan on getting that money depends on theresults of a survey.

Dr. Davin D. Clemons, DMin

If not for COVID-19, Dr. Davin D. Clemons, DMin says the Tri-State Black Pride nonprofit would be gearing up for its black pride convention in June, which has been canceled. Instead, the focus right now is serving people in the Mid-South affected by COVID-19.

“We are going to ensure that the racial and the ethnic minority communities that are most impacted by covid19 receive some type of funding,” Clemons said.

TSBP is in partnership with the Center for Black Equity in Washington, DC. The organizations are encouraging people to fill out a quick survey online called the Vulnerable Population Community Health Network Survey.

Clemons said when people take the survey, they get an idea of the hardships people are facing in the Mid-South.

“A lot of individuals are unemployed they need help with their monthly bills. They have to survive, and they have to eat,” Clemons said. “People also solicited they wanted masks, gloves and gowns and things of that nature to be safe, so they will feel comfortable going to work in case their employer didn’t provide those things. One that really caught my attention, I had an individual that put down mental health.”

To get people the resources they need, the organization is hoping to get federal dollars from the CARES ACT set aside for communities of color impacted by COVID-19

“The application goes in phases and right now we are collecting data,” Clemons said. ““We can shake up DC when we present this data and they can say, ‘Hey, we have a problem here in Memphis, Tennessee.’”

Clemons said because COVID-19 has exposed deep disparities for people of color and though social distancing has us apart, now is the time to pull together to overcome the pandemic.

COMMUNITY MOURNS THE PASSING OF “PRETTI ST JAMES GOLDEN!”

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Memphis, TN 04/14/2020

The community mourns the passing of one of our great community leaders on today. Facebook was filled with numerous posts of condolences and shock about the passing of the beloved “Larry Clark aka Pretti St. James Golden.”

Larry Clark 

I can personally speak about the great work being done by “Pretti” with the founding of the LGBT Legends Awards during Memphis Black Pride Weekend.  As a recipient of the 2019 Woman of the Year Award I had numerous conversations with Pretti leading up to the event. During these phone calls and texts I encountered a very professional individual who took extreme measures to let you know that their intentions were sincere and genuine.  As I read the outpouring of condolences my heart sanked because I knew an impacful person in the LGBTQ community was gone from us all too soon!

In my opinion we often do realize the impact of a person until it is too late and Pretti was definitely making an impact of importance in the Memphis LGBTQ community.

Gwen Clemons 2019 Award 

Sadly, Larry Clark suddenly passed in Memphis, TN on April 14, 2020. This comes as a  shock to all who knew and loved him immensely.  Pretti will be remembered by the vast popularity of the pagentry world and the commitment to LGBTQ social advocacy. It is with great sadness that we write this article, not to say goodbye to a great person but to commit to keeping your work and legacy alive.

RIL LARRY CLARK “AKA” PRETTI ST JAMES GOLDEN…

THE SENSATIONAL DRED CARPENTER GRACES THE COVER OF TUV MAGAZINE

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New Cover Alert!

Urban Dictionary describes “MAKING MOVES” as the act of furthering oneself to improve one’s circumstances. “Never made a move out here unless I was certain” – Drake

TUV Magazine releases The Empowerment Issue “MAKING MOVES” to celebrate the lifestyles and accomplishments of individuals around our communities. We wish we could’ve dedicated a thousand pages to celebrate everyone and we will get there one day.

The Empowerment issue is dedicated to the many people who spend a lot of time thinking about where we “should” be in our careers and lives. Somewhere in our virtual digital envy we spiral, we start to beat ourselves up about how we’re not reaching our goals quickly enough. And that’s about when a feeling starts creeping in—a fear, really—that maybe, just maybe, we can’t accomplish the growth we want. Maybe this is just who we are and what we’re stuck with. HOLD UP! Help is inside these pages to combat this negative self-talk! Go ahead and do yourself a favor and heed the advice and transparency shared by our guests this month. They will share how they’ve been able to accomplish their goals and what they are doing to help the community!

On the Cover is Dred Carpenter a prolific actor, public figure, writer, and entrepreneur who forever changed how lesbians can see themselves in her role as ‘Miller Harris’ in the YouTube black lesbian web series “Between Women.” Dred’s career has also included acting roles in Standpoint and Church Hurt. We caught up with DRED to obtain an exclusive interview and to see what moves she’s been making and what her legions of fans can expect next!

Dred Carpenter, Actor, Writer, Entreprenuer Follow Dred on all Social Media Sites @TheOfficialDred 

Entertainment Section: In our One to Watch Section we pair two unlikely musicians and budding stars, Buwtye & Gabe Lincoln.  Gabe is a social media sensation who broke on the scene with a video singing to K. Michelle. The video went viral and the rest is history even with a shot out from “K” herself. Gabe has a hilarious YouTube Page, check it out here https://youtu.be/jHoMxIBFWYw

Gabe Lincoln, Social Media Influencer

Buwtye released her latest rap single “Hell Naw”!  It was released January 12, 2020. The motivation behind Hell Naw is dismantling the belief that everyone’s goal is always “leveling up.”

BUWTYE, Rapper, Singer, Musican 

Who’s Making Moves? Tim Green is “Making Moves” in Education, Dr. Nakia Grayson is “Making Moves in the Medical Field,” Joia-Erin Thornton is “Making Moves” in Legal Field and Community, Jonathan Ealy is “Making Moves” in Advocacy.

TIM GREEN Making Moves in Education

Dr. Nakia Grayson Making Moves in Women’s Health & Wellness

 Joia-Erin Thornton is “Making Moves” in Legal Field and Community

Jonathan Ealy is “Making Moves” in Advocacy

TUV Magazine’s March/April 2020 Making Moves digital & print issue is available now! Visit us online at www.TUVMag.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @tuvmagazine. Email your submissions to info@tuvmag.com and we will gladly consider you being in our May-June Issue!

Ashe’

 

 

THE ELEVATION 2020 ISSUE IS HERE! IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR LIFE!

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The highly anticipated January – Februray 2020 Elevation Issue is finally here! The Elevation Issue is all about “Positive Vibes.” This issue is where intention is placed on promoting the good deeds of folks. Through the platform of TUV Magazine we want to change the dynamics of what readers expect when they turn the pages of our publication. So often news is delivered in a controlled and constraint fashion where negativity is sold and promoted as normal behavior. It is our intentions to use our platform as a source of inspiration to heal our community by promoting positivity as the norm.

On the cover: Overseer Pastor Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr., provides an exclusive interview to discuss his role as pastor of The Cathedral Praise Church of Memphis, Inc. Pastor Gooch’s congregation is largely attended by members who identify under the LGBTQ umbrella. His church has also become a religious refugee for “all people” looking for a spirit filled worship experience. “The Cathedral” is determined to change to landscape of what Jesus would do when ministering to “the least of thee.”

Overseer Pastor Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr. DMin

Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen, Senior Pastor, Vision Cathedral of Atlanta and Presiding Prelate of the United Progressive Pentecostal Church Fellowship recently announced on World Aids Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 1, 2019 the expansion of the VISION brand in three new markets: Nashville (Tennessee), Raleigh (North Carolina) and Los Angeles (California).

Pastor Sammie Haynes founder/CEO of Love Freedom Movement and former Editor In Chief of SHEEN Magazine has been named the lead servant for the Los Angeles, California VISION Campus. Pastor Sammie says, it is my desire simply to create a bold space for ALL people to know at Vision LA you have a seat at the table. Attendees can
signup directly via email: thevisionchurchla@gmail.com, Facebook Like Page: Vision Church Los Angeles 

Lead Servant Sammie Haynes, Vision Church Los Angeles

Pastor Tye Williams, works alongside Executive Pastor Jamie Surgeon as they push to bring the gospel to people across the nation.This is a global movement and the new Vision Church of Raleigh is not only focused on churching, but empowering individuals to live up to their fullest potential and tap into their God given VISION. 

 Pastor Tye Williams of Vision Chruch of Raleigh, North Carolina

Executive Pastor Jamie Surgeon of Vision Church of Raleigh, NC 

Literary Corner: Our book selection of the month is “Black Enough, Man Enough by Gee Smalls.  Pre-order your copy by visiting www.GeeSmalls.com or Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VS26WX9

Entertainment: Pop/R&B OUTMusic artist, Marck Angel released his brand new single, “Justice” – the Black Lives Matter themed track from his upcoming album “Seraphim!” Written & produced by Marck Angel, “Justice” is the “Black Lives Matter” themed track from his upcoming project, “SERAPHIM”.  The single is now available via www.MarckAngel.com and all major digital download/streaming platforms including iTunes, Tidal & Spotify!

Marck Angel 

Artistically known as Chanzizr (pronounced chances are), she began to flood the streets of Newark and the Tri-State area with various mixed tapes selling them for only $1. This helped her gain an underground buzz. Two of her more popular street anthems “Wash Your Ass” and “My Mother” quickly became hood staples and the rest is history. Chanzizr’s Music on Tidal and all other streaming platforms. 

Chanzizr’s follow @Chanzizr @winotbrand

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