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GOT GOD? TUV Magazine Releases the “Spirituality Issue”

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GOT GOD? TUV Magazine releases the September – October 2018 Spirituality Issue.

In this issue, TUV Magazine explores the religious interpretations of scripture by traditional black churches and how it is used abusively against the black LGBTQ Community.  This scripture interpretation and the argument that follows has traditionally been one of the most complex and controversial religious debates plaguing the black community. The traditional Black Church has long held their stance to condemn homosexuality through a highjacking of God words. However, this false narrative has been the catalyst of unwarranted church hurt onto God’s children (pun intended). 

We’ve collected stories and interviews from every walk of life. These stories are necessary to remove barriers and help those outside of the LGBTQ spectrum to better understand what it means to “GOT GOD!”

The objective of this issue is to evoke an understanding of what it truly means to “love thy neighbor.” https://issuu.com/theunleashedvoicemagazine/docs/september-october_final_proof_mag

Cover Feature

On the cover is Memphian Marvell L. Terry, II, the founder of The Red Door Foundation and the newly formed Netherwood Consulting.  Mr. Terry shares great pointers to being in the HIV/AIDS nonprofit sector and the struggles and triumphs of his career. 

http://www.trdfoundation.com

Marvell L. Terry II  (Photo credit Elvis Piedra)

Celebrity Entertainment

Memphis Brennan Villines finished strong as a contender on the TV musical hit series “The Four.”  TUV obtained and an exclusive interview with Brennan at his new home New York as he shares his experience of flirting with stardom and his newest musical projects. http://www.brennanvillines.com/

Brennan Villines contestant on “The Four”

Health & Wellness

Did you know? In 24 states, laws require persons who are aware that they have HIV to disclose their status to sexual partners and 14 states require disclosure to needle-sharing partners. Twenty-five states criminalize one or more behaviors that pose a low or negligible risk for HIV transmission. Sanjay Johnson shares his struggles and legal fight against his pending persecution in Arkansas. The Sanjay Johnson Legal Defense Fund is in need of financial support to help save this young his life. The ñLink is below to contribute. https://www.fundedjustice.com/JohnsonLegalDefenseFund?ref=ab_2BAZrWIiBfS2BAZrWIiBfS

The Sanjay Johnson Story 

Community & Culture

The FX TV Series POSE allows mainstream viewers the opportunity to travel into the 1980’s of Queerdom. POSE explores the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York: the ball culture world, house culture and the subculture for queer blacks and Latinos. TUV Magazine features  The Cassidine’s story as told by Kyra St. James Bonet Cassadine, the gay “daughter” of Tanisha Cassidine (RIP). Kyra provides an inside perspective of what a house culture/family is all about.  Kyra shares intricate details that mirror the life of the characters in POSE in the queer Memphis community. /

Tanisha Cassidine – Mother of the Cassidine Family

This issue is filled with compelling stories about phenomenal individuals doing extraordinary things around the U.S. It is our hopes that you are educated, enriched, and empowered by the content provided.

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If you are interested in sharing a story or special event please send an email to info@tuvmag.com for consideration.

In the words of Don Lemon, CNN Anchor, “Be Well!” 

CHOICES Breaks Ground on First in National Health Center

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Press Release Memphis, TN – CHOICES will break ground on September 06, 2018 at 1000 A.M. on a revolutionary new center which will provide comprehensive reproductive health care to Memphians. CHOICES’ new facility will be the country’s first nonprofit clinic to offer fully comprehensive reproductive health services including abortion care, LGBTQ+ inclusive fertility assistance, transition-related care for transgender people, integrated mental health services, prenatal care and a midwife-led birth center. The center will house the city’s first birth center where midwives are the primary caregivers and birth takes place outside of a hospital setting.

CHOICES is an independent non-profit clinic, founded in 1974 “What we’re building is accomprehensive reproductive health model, from fertilization assistance to pap smears to birth control to breast exams, abortion care, prenatal care and birth care and menopause management,”,’ says Rebecca Terrell, CHOICES’ Executive Director. In addition, CHOICES serves transgender patients who are managing their hormones with replacement therapy. “Our patients are just as different as the faces you see walking down the street,” Terrell said.

CHOICES new facility will integrate mental health services with physical health care. Licensed counselors and social workers will be available to all patients. CHOICES operates from the fees it charges plus local and national financial support from donors. Some national organizations have also provided substantial support in part because of interest in seeing if the CHOICES model of providing comprehensive services can be replicated elsewhere.

CHOICES new center will also address injustices regarding pregnancy and birth care in Memphis. Women in the United States are more likely to die from childbirth or pregnancy-related causes than other women in the developed world. Research suggests that half of these deaths are preventable. Considerable racial disparities in pregnancy-related mortality exist. The risk of pregnancy-related deaths for black women is 3 to 4 times higher than those of white women. During 2011-2014, the pregnancy-related mortality ratios were 12.4 deaths per 100,000 live births for white women, 40.0 deaths per 100,000 live births for black women, 17.8 deaths per 100,000 live births for women of other races.

https://memphischoices.org/ Learn More

A capital campaign has been underway over the last year to raise the 4.2 million dollars needed for the project. CHOICES is less than $500,000 away from that goal. The final push to raise the balance of the project budget will focus on the “Quilt of Courage” which will be an original, quilt-themed art piece that will be prominently displayed in the new center. The piece is being designed by local artist Kiersten Williams, and will be a visual representation of the diversity of people who voice their courage for CHOICES. Squares on the Quilt of Courage can be purcahsed at CHOICES website.

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Jonathan Ealy Named Interim Executive Director of OUTMemphis

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Memphis, TN, August 6, 2018:  In July, OUTMemphis bid farewell to Will Batts, the organization’s first full-time staff member and Executive Director for 10 years.  As the search continues for a new Executive Director, Jonathan M. Ealy will serve as the organization’s head in the interim. Ealy currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at OUTMemphis and Director of Special Events and Venue Director of Opera Memphis and the Clark Opera Memphis Center.

While this transition is bittersweet, OUTMemphis staff are excited to welcome Jonathan M. Ealy to the team. The last five years have been ones of tremendous growth for the organization, and Ealy is committed to continuing that growth as a new Executive Director is sought.

Jonthan Ealy Courtesy of OUTMemphis

“OUTMemphis is poised for exponential growth and potential, thanks to Will Batts and this team of professional, dedicated, passionate individuals. This year we are breaking ground on the Metamorphosis Youth Emergency Center, a drop-in center and emergency shelter focused on temporary housing for LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. OUTMemphis is known in the Mid-South for innovative HIV and sexual health services, critical supportive services for transgender adults and youth, and for the network of safe, peer-led social groups that allow LGBTQ people in this region to have a space that feels like home. OUTMemphis is on an upward trajectory, and I look forward to supporting the staff as they provide and implement programs and services vital to not only the city, but to all of the Mid-South.”

The search for a new Executive Director is ongoing, and highly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please direct all applications and questions about the position to careers@lgbtcenters.org with“OUTMemphis Executive Director Search” in the subject line.

Please do not contact OUTMemphis staff or Board members directly about this position.

Kiki Do You Love Us? TUV Magazine PRIDE Issue “Got Us In Our Feelings!”

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– Memphis, TN July 16, 2018

The PRIDE Issue got us “In Our Feelings” and we’re still trying to figure out if KiKi loves us… 

TUV Pride issue is filled with inspiring stories about the world around us. Be Proud, Live Loud, & Lovley and enjoy these uplifiting stories. On the cover of the 2018 Pride Issue is the “Coolots Band” whose mantra is “We are not here to fit in.

The CooLots are intersectionality personified. The Washington, D.C.-based band embodies a sound that the RAW community describes as a “melting pot of different styles and talents [that] come together to create feelings never experienced before.” The talented individuals that form this eclectic band each carry a style all their own; however, they come together to form a synergetic group that appeals to the eccentric in us all.

The Coolots “refuse to be bound by industry standards and societal expectations; rather, they use their platform to inspire personal evolution and growth. They are here to indulge the hip grinders, the lyrically inclined, the head bangers, and the soul sisters.” http://thecoolots.com/

The Coolots Band

Trans R&B singer Shea Diamond (pronounced “She-Ah Diamond) granted an exclusive interview to talk about her journey from discovering her identity, being rejected by family, 10 years and prison to reestablsihing herself through music.  Shea is definitely a “One To Watch.”

https://www.iamsheadiamond.com/

Shea Diamond (Oooh La-La) Sexy Ass! 

TUV Dives into The Keith Reynolds Story where David is transparent about his trials and truimphs in life.  Keith’s road of hardship molded him into a man of survival and his story will leave you cheering for his resilence to survive.

Keith Reynolds (come through, Sir) 

Every feature of in the Love Wins Section is awe-inspiring! In this issue TUV Magazine features ‘The Whaley’s.’  These ladies light up the feature with their incredible story. Guess What? They even share the same birthday! Go ahead and read for yourself!

 Wedding Feature “Meet The Whaley’s!” 

There’s a Movement Happening in the Rap Industry and Lesbian Rappers are trending and determined to make their mark.  Pharah Phitted who is already rocking her home state of Pittsburgh is makes her debut in TUV Magazine. Pharah is “Our One to Watch” in Entertainment.

Pharah Phitted 

GOT PRIDE? Contributing writer Beth Trouy takes us inside what it means to be Catholic and Same-Gender Loving.  Beth shares spiritual experience on faith and why the support of her church and family is so important.

Gay Straight Alliance Ministry at Immaculate Conception Memphis 

Do you want to know the Truth About Pride? Dr. Darnell Gooch wrote a classic article on the subject. After reading his article hoepfully there is no more confusion!

Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr. Senior Pastor of Cathedral of Praise Church – Memphis, TN 

As always Editor-in-Chief Dr. Davin D. Clemons adds his humorous articles in each issue!

Dr. Davin D. Clemons, DMin, Editor-in-Chief of TUV Magazine 

Enjoy the Empowering Conversation with Gwendolyn D. Clemons, Editor-in-Chief of TUV Magazine in each issue.

Gwendolyn D. Clemons, Publisher of TUV Magazine 

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TUV Magazine Features Shea Diamond, Up & Coming Trans R&B Pop Singer

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The Unleashed Voice July – August PRIDE Issue Exclusive Interview!   

Releasing her debut EP, “Seen It All” — nearly a decade following release from a men’s prison after a desperate crime to obtain means of transitioning to her true gender — singer/songwriter Shea Diamond (as in, “She a Diamond”) reflects on unearthing and flaunting her truest self, and on the universal love that’s missing to encourage so many others to live just as authentically.

TUV Editor Whitney Johnson and Shea chatted for a personal and upclose interview to gather her inspiring fairy tell story.

Q: How did you discover music as your outlet for expression?

A: The theater turned me on because I was always playing a character. I had to always pretend to be something that I wasn’t, or I would get my ass whipped. So I had to pretend to be a certain way, for survival. So I learned. I learned where they could see through the mask. If you had your voice low and you had your legs open, but you still talk with your hands… then they’ve caught you (2018 July – August Pride issue has remaining interview answer).

Q: How did you come into the name Shea Diamond?

A: The name given to me when I was born, the name I paid a whole lot of money to give back — that was the person that people loved. They didn’t love me. Who I was brought shame to them. They were saying, “You can be anything you want to. Just don’t be no girl.” They told me that I wouldn’t be successful as a trans woman, that I wouldn’t make it, that I was wrong, that I was going to hell. We’ve demonized the existence of trans people, gay people, every spectrum in-between (2018 July – August Pride issue has remaining interview answer ).

Q: Was there a time when you believed what you’d been told, that you wouldn’t succeed?

A: Yes. Yes, yes.

Check out Shea Diamond’s introspective single “I Am Her”, her latest flirty single “Keisha Complexion”, and her debut EP “Seen It All” on:

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Billy Porter is Brilliant in the FX Series POSE

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TUV Magazine had the honor of featuring Billy Porter on the cover of the PRIDE Issue in 2017.  As we reflect back on his work it was a privilege and honor to have “Pray Tell” grace our cover!

This article was obtained from https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/pose/cast-crew/billy-porter-pray-tell

Grandfather to all the legendary children who compete in the house balls, Pray Tell, played by Billy Porter, serves as a source of support to Blanca and her house. An adept fashion designer, Pray Tell aspires to one day have his own clothing line sold in a high-end boutique.

Porter is best known for starring as “Lola” in the smash hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, for which he won the 2013 Drama Desk and Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Musical. Other Broadway acting credits include the Tony®-nominated Broadway musical, Shuffle Along, directed by George C. Wolfe. Miss Saigon, Five Guys Named Moe, Grease (all original cast), Smokey Joe’s Café and Dreamgirls (20th Anniversary Broadway Concert and LA Ovation Award). Off-Broadway and regional credits include Angels in America (Signature Theater), Romance In Hard Times, The Merchant of Venice, House of Lear and Radiant Baby (The New York Shakespeare Festival), Birdie Blue (Second Stage), Angels in America (Actors Theatre Of Louisville), Going Native (The Long Wharf), Jelly’s Last Jam (Alliance), Top Dog/Underdog (City Theatre), King Lear (Exit, Pursued By A Bear), Jason Robert Brown’s Songs For A New World(original cast), Jesus Christ Superstar, Antigone, A Chorus Line and Chicago. His one-man show, Ghetto Superstar: The Man That I Am, debuted at The Public Theater in NYC in conjunction with City Theatre of Pittsburgh and was nominated for a 2005 GLAAD Media Award. Porter was also named “Pittsburgh’s Performer of the Year 2003-2004” by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Porter’s film and television credits include Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down (Netflix), The Humbling co- starring Al Pacino and Greta Gerwig directed by Barry Levinson, Sundance Film Festival features The Broken Hearts Club (Sony Pictures) and Intern, Noel (with Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams), Shake Rattle & Roll as “Little Richard” (CBS miniseries) among others. His original song “Time” has been featured twice on the mega-hit television series So You Think You Can Dance as well as the 2011 Miss America Pageant. Porter’s concerts credits include opening act for Rosie O’Donnell and Aretha Franklin, Carnegie Hall, John McDaniel and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, as well as The Buffalo Philharmonic, Peter Nero and The Philly Pops, soloist for President Bill Clinton and various benefits throughout the U.S.

Photo credit Ron Cadiz @Sony Music Entertainment

As a director, Porter directed the revivals of George C. Wolfe’s plays, The Colored Museum and Top Dog/Underdog at the prestigious Huntington Theater. Porter also has directed a critically acclaimed recreation of The Wiz and conceived a musical revue entitled Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Music of Stevie Wonder, which starred Chaka Khan and ran at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas in the spring of 2002. Porter conceived and directed Being Alive, a musical celebration that aligns the cannons of Stephen Sondheim and William Shakespeare and combines them with the soulful musical styles of the African-American experience. Being Alivemade its world premiere in the summer of 2007 at The Westport Country Playhouse and immediately transferred to The Philadelphia Theatre Company, inaugurating their new Suzanne Roberts Theatre. He directed the new musical Twilight In Manchego for the NYMF in the fall of 2008 and is the NAACP Theatre Award winner for Best Direction of a Musical for his production of Once On This Island at Reprise Theatre Company. Porter made his London directorial debut in the fall of 2009 with Olivier Award Nominee Patina Miller at Live in the Delfont Room. Primary Stages presented the highly successful World Premiere of While I Yet Live, which he wrote, that played at the off Broadway Duke Theater.

Porter is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer, and playwright from Pittsburgh. As a recording artist, Porter’s solo albums include his first CD, Untitled, on A&M records and his sophomore album, At the Corner of Broadway + Soul – LIVE. Billy’s Back on Broadway was released in 2014. Porter’s newest album, The Soul of Richard Rodgers, is released on Sony Masterworks.

Porter’s voice can also be heard on the albums A Very Rosie Christmas, Jim Brickman’s Destiny(top ten AC hit), Grease (revival cast album) and more.

Porter is also a graduate of The Professional Program in Screenwriting at UCLA and is an adjunct professor at his alma mater Carnegie Mellon University’s School Of Drama, where he has directed productions of Company and Letters From ‘Nam. Porter also has received an honorary doctorate from Washington and Jefferson College. https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/pose/cast-crew/billy-porter-pray-tell

June is Pride Month – City of Memphis Mayor’s Office Honors TriState Black Pride with a Proclamation!

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Memphis, TN – June 02, 2018 – The City of Memphis Mayor’s Office honored The Cathedral Foundation for its work in the City of Memphis community.  “People & Purpose: The Impact” is the theme for Tri-State Black Pride 2018 highlighting the LGBTQ people of color, their allies, intentions and influences in the world while continuing the commemoration MLK 50. TriState Black Pride pays homage to Dr. King by recognizing the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., who focused on the social and economic injustices even among the LGBTQ people of color. 

The Center for Black Equity (CBE) announced in 2016 its recognition of The Cathedral Foundation, Inc.’s Tri-State Black Pride as the official host of Black Pride events for Memphis, TN. The decision followed an extensive four-month review of The Cathedral Foundation, Inc.’s 501c3 organization and is based on factors of Capacity, Community Support, and Commitment to the mission and values of CBE.

The 2nd Annual Tri-State Black Gay Pride weekend will take place June 14-17, 2018. Its mission is to showcase unity and pride by promoting equality, inclusion, HIV/AIDS awareness, health care, education, outreach, art, and culture of the Mid-South’s LGBTQ community and allies.

 “We are looking forward to ending the stigma, showing that we are one, and spreading the love,” says Dr. Davin D. Clemons, co-founder of The Cathedral Foundation, Inc.

Doors open at 6:00 pm for the meet & greet, cocktail hour, live music and, hors d’oeuvres at The National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry, June 14, 2018.

The Opening Reception starts at 7:00 pm with expected attendees to include Mayor Jim Strickland, Shelby County Mayoral Candidate Lee Harris, U. S. Congressman Steve Cohen, Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen III, Judge Rachel Bell, Tami Sawyer, Dr. Marye Bernard, live music from Cherisse Scott and special performance from, Monica Lusk and the Dream Girls. Your $20.00 donation includes dinner, beverages, live music and DJ. Purchase Tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tristate-black-pride-2nd-annual-opening-ceremony-the-national-civil-rights-museum-tickets-43802657929

Monica Lusk and The DreamGirls 

Live performance by Cherisse Scott – National Civil Rights Museum 

Purchase tickets now!!!!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tristate-black-pride-2nd-annual-opening-ceremony-the-national-civil-rights-museum-tickets-43802657929 (access to museum is not included).

Tri-State Black Pride 2018 is going to be a turn-up with a twist!!!! The United Progressive Pentecostal Church (UPPC) South Central Regional Summit will be in session during Pride weekend with “Prevention from the Pulpit.” Bishop O.C. Allen III, Presiding Bishop of UPPC is coming to Memphis, TN!  

Major activities planned include a Job Fair & Health and Wellness Educational Classes on Friday and Saturday, June 15th & 16th @ host hotel, Crowne Plaza Downtown. Employers from the City of Memphis, Memphis Police Department, Memphis Fire Department, FedEx, Southwest TN Community College, Wells Fargo, Paramount Staffing, Society For Human Resource Management Memphis, Vista, Workforce Investment Network, and more! Come get you a job with benefits!!! June 15, 9 am- 4 pm, and June 16, 10 am-1 pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-fair-2018-tristate-black-pride-tickets-45886745491

Register to reserve your seat today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-fair-2018-tristate-black-pride-tickets-45886745491

Changing the P. A.C.E. Educational forum sponsored by AETC will feature lectures and classes on Sexual Empowerment, Dear Momma, Dear Son- Childhood Trauma, Working for Equality, Domestic Violence Research, Transgender in Healthcare, Retention in Care, Let’s Talk about PrEP, Confronting Heteronormativity, A Bottoming Guide, Beginner High Heels STI screening Treatment, Financial education, Healing Circle, Taking a Sexual History, Spirituality and Sexuality, Prevention From The Pulpit, and more. June 15-16, 9 am-2 pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 300 N. Second.

There will be Plenary Session hosted by Dr. Mayre Bernard on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Registration is required to attend all Free events: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tristate-black-pride-break-out-sessions-for-friday-saturday-tickets-45886589023

The Educational Forum is sponsored by AIDS EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER PROGRAM (AETC).

Vendors will be on hand to offer services and products to attendees throughout Friday & Saturday. Register to reserve your vendors spot today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vendors-registration-link-for-tristate-black-pride-tickets-45045389974Draggin’ You To Brunch @ the Crowne Plaza Downtown Hotel hosted by Miss Sophia from V-103.5 Atlanta, GA. Tickets $20. June 16 @ 1 pm. Purchase your tickets today https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tristate-black-pride-presents-the-2nd-annual-draggin-you-to-brunch-tickets-43677464472June 16-17, 9 am-5 pm: TSBP and 4US Sports & Cathedral Foundation presents 1st Annual Basketball Tournament @ the Davis Community Center, 3371 Spottswood. Get your team, pay your fees and let’s shoot some hoops! Teams $300. Free agent $50. Register today to sign up your team or to play.

Social engagement and nightly entertainment Friday, June 15 @ Brinson, 341 Madison, 11 pm-3 am, $10 before midnight., hosted by Virginia Awkward, Trey Pressley and Brandon Karson.

Hostess Virginia Awkward 

Host Trey Pressley


Tri-State Girls Take-Ova’ at Memphis Slim House, 1130 College on Saturday, June 16, 5 pm-midnight. Featuring Live Performances By Carmen Hicks & Band, OG Williams, Tori WhoDat, Kenoe Stakcs and many more. 2 of Memphis, TN baddest Female DJ’s Fallon “Fab” and DJ Space Age will keep us rocking all night long.  Oh, the street will be SHUT DOWN, Bring Your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers because it will be Haute’ and Steamy! Food Trucks will be on Site!

Featured Headliner Ms. Carmen Hicks

Performing Live @ 8 pm at Memphis Slim House

Other live performances by Memphis Own Female Rappers and Singers and many more.  This event will be hosted by Natasha “Katt Edwards and Aubry Bobo”

Hostess Natasha “Kat” Edwards Host Aubry Bobo

Performing “OG Williams” – Girls Take-Ova’

Performing “Tori WhoDat” – Girls Take-Ova’

Performing Live Kenoe Stakcs – Girls Take-Ova’

Please join the Official Church Service for Pride Churchin’ with the Kids @ The Cathedral, 561 S. Prescott, on June 17 @ 12:30 pm. Special guest musical artist TBA. Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr. Senior Pastor

Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr. Senior Pastor – Cathedral of Praise Church Official Service for TriState Black Pride 

Sunday Funday in Court Square Park with live entertainment, food truck vendors, business vendors, family and fun!!! Hosted by Miss Raven Kelly

Miss Raven Kelly will be the Hostess Court Square Park on Sunday for the Finale

Performing Live Arnisha King – Pride in the Park Sunday Funday

Pride in the Park Downtown Memphis, Second St. & Court… Food Trucks on Site, Vendors, and Live Entertainment! Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and kids… Please Note: No Grills Will Be Allowed in the Park… (park commission restrictions)… 

Food Truck Vendors

Business Vendors 

Court Square Park / Second & Court 

Visit www.tristateblackpride.com for ticket purchase, updates and to register for events

Loving Our LGBTQ Children on Mother’s Day! “A Message of Support!”

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On Mother’s Day, the media gives considerable attention to our mothers, our sisters, our daughters, and our grandmothers, by highlighting the contributions these women make to their families and communities. The lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families are often absent in Mother’s Day coverage since print and electronic press reports often focus solely on straight parents.

It is widely known how harrowing the stories from the opposite side are, from parents rejecting their kids, to kicking them out of their homes, to even resorting to murder, all because of their children’s sexual orientation.

The pictures of love captured within these pages illustrate the authentic bond shared between these parents and their children.  To all mothers out there who give their LGBTQ children the unconditional love they deserve, we all say THANK-YOU!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Mothers

TUV MAGAZINE FEATURES WEB SERIES SENSATION BRANDON KARSON ON THE COVER OF THE 2018 MAY – JUNE ISSUE

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TUV Magazine provides information and inspiration on Health & Wellness in the May – June 2018 Issue.  Make sure you stay in the know by getting social with us on our social media channels @tuvmagazine. 

Finding TV series or movies that offer characters and stories about the complex lives the LGBT community often evokes wishful thinking! Fortunately, for us LGBT web series changed all of that. We can now live vicariously through web series who provide intriguing formats of LGBT reality. Web series are filled with a sprinkled dose of drama and hope and steamy love scenes.  Most of these series are from independent writers, directors, and producers. These new web series run the gamut.  You’ll find documentary series, narratives about LGBT relationships, friendships, life, and in the words of “Tank,” “WHEN WE” scenes…

BRANDON KARSON

Our cover feature Brandon Karson is no slouch in the numerous roles he’s starred in.  Most notable his character “Damien” in the web series “About Him,” where his innocent look captured the heart of fans. Brandon gave birth to a character and allowed his character Damien to come of age in surreal moments of  relatable encounters.  Catch Brandon in H.I.M., the series on HereTV Network, a feature film called District, by BawnTV and many other productions.

“TC CARSON”

TC Carson is featured in Celebrity News as he goes beyond the sitcom “Living Single” where Kyle provided many of us hopeful moments of being young, black, independent and sexy.  Catch up on what TC Carson been up too and what he has in store for the future.

LGBT Writer Santiago Giovanni

As a transman and young adult Santiago is mature beyond his age.  Read about his inspiring efforts to combat stigma against LGBT Youths!

Markia Herron Owner of Herron Hats

Markia resides in our neighboring city of Little Rock, AR and is a renowned Hat Maker.  A skill long lost but her design and creative eye for flare has revived the trade. Her hats are sought after by celebrities such as Anthony Hamilton, Cedric The Entertainer, DL Hughley and many more. Heck, I need to order one! Read about how you can get one too!

Actor/Activist Royce Hall

We are extremely proud to introduce our readers to Royce Hall.  If you don’t know Royce you will after reading the feature in our Entertainment Section…

Sheri Johnson Founder of SVTV Network in Atlanta, GA

Sheri is a pioneer and is using her platform to change the images we see of our community and how we are portrayed. Sheri is the creator and executive producer of the hit web series Studville TV.  Read about SVTV Network and Sheri in this issue!

 Special Contributor Monika Pickett is Back!

Monika Pickett, Author/Activist is back and provides a special contribution to TUV Magazine. Monika is a the author of “Pretty Boy Blue” a lesbian erotica novel which can be purchased at her website or on Amazon. http://www.prettyboyblue.com 

Pastor Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr.

Dr. Darnell Gooch, Jr. evokes his privilege as a spiritual leader and same-gender loving pastor to provide spiritual healing to those that has experienced “Church Hurt.” Dr. Gooch is Senior Pastor of Cathedral Praise Church in Memphis, TN and serves as Overseer Designate in The United Progressive Pentecostal Church under Bishop O.C. Allen of Atlanta, GA

Dr. Davin D. Clemons DMin, Editor-in Chief of TUV Magazine

Dr. Clemons delivers the theme for this month’s issue in his Editor’s Letter “Come Again!” Wait until you read it…COME AGAIN!

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LGBT Arts & Culture Music Festival is Coming to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Memorial Day Weekend!”

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The Unleashed Voice is a Proud Media Partners of the LGBT Arts & Culture Music Festival! 

March 27, 2018 UPDATE:

      MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING                 

Book online at www.Lgbtmusicfest.com or call 404-756-8433 Only 50 more all inclusive festival packages remaining! Make your reservation today ….

Broadway diva Frenchie Davis is coming to the LGBT Arts and Culture Music Festival..Get ready for this vocal force of nature.

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Celebrity trainer Cliff Boyce is an award-winning, certified fitness, nutrition and lifestyle specialist whose vast knowledge and passion for physical and mental transformation has sculpted the bodies of entertainment heavyweights Usher, Nikki Minaj, Fantasia, Keri Hilton and more. Hundreds of men and women have enlisted him to help meet their fitness goals. Cliff will be one of our certified health and fitness instructors during the festival weekend. For personal fitness sessions go to @sgt_hollywood.

The Unleashed Voice is on the move. TUV Magazine was signed on as Media Ambassadors for the LGBT Arts & Culture Music Festival, Memorial Day Weekend May 25 – 29, 2018, in beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

LGBT Travelers will enjoy an action packed weekend consisting of Theme Parties, Live Entertainment by National Recording Artists, Cultural Excursions, The All Star Comedy Night Concert, The LGBT Film Festival, Financial Workshop Seminar, Health & Wellness Workshops, The Vanguard Awards and more! Click here to reserve your room. https://www.lgbtmusicfest.com/about-lgbt-music-festival

Please welcome Delta Airlines to the LGBT ARTS AND CULTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL. Registered and booked festival guest may use the promo code for a discount rate to Punta Cana.. Memorial Day Weekend…open dates for discount runs May 23rd-May31st. Book your all inclusive festival package at lgbtmusicfest.com

This “ALL EVENTS INCLUSIVE” weekend was designed with you in mind: Urban LGBT Professionals who enjoy Amazing Resorts, Venues, Live Entertainment, Networking, Fun Parties and Adventures. You will be in the company of some amazing people from all walks of life, from west coast to east coast. Expect surprises all weekend long and be ready for the unexpected too!

Register Now and Join us for a super special weekend! https://www.lgbtmusicfest.com/

​Make sure you mentioned TUV Magazine when you book your rooms!

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