In this episode, Jabari Douglas discusses coming out while pastoring at a traditional, Pentecostal church, raising his sons with his ex-wife and current husband, reconciling religion with sexuality, and the wonderful work he's doing to serve the community through his church, Love Center United Church of Christ.

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Tune in to hear Leonard discuss coming out at a young age, and some of the issues facing young, queer people. 

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Erin discusses how she got into advocacy, her journey of self-discovery, & the work she's doing with the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce & OUTMemphis to serve the LGBTQ community.
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This is the first in a series of episodes highlighting the LGBTQ+ exhibits at the Memphis Museum of Science & History (MoSH). These exhibits are made possible in large part thanks to a grant from the Institute of museum and library services (IMLS) and their presenting sponsor, FedEx. Our guests:
Raka Nandi, MoSH Director of Exhibits and Collections - https://moshmemphis.com/
Olivia Roman, MoSH Intern & creative director of Black MajesTEA Co-op - https://www.instagram.com/bmtco_op/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 
Patrick Grooms, MoSH Intern & Clarence Day Scholar at Rhodes College 

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Raymond Nevo discusses his struggles with homelessness and discrimination, why he's running for County Council, and what it's like being a gay person of color in the political arena.
To learn more about Raymond's campaign, go to https://raymondnevo.com/ or call 443-420-8124.

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Kathryn Scurry talks to us about her work in the entertainment industry and the amazing platform she's building exclusively for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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We're speaking with Brian Gaither about his work as a gay writer and activist to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people. Brian also talks about his experiences in the Morman church as a gay man, as well as what it's like being a gay Republican. 
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Today, we're speaking with Jay Brown about HRC, the fight for equality for LGBTQ people, his journey as an out transgender man, parenting, and more.
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Today, we're speaking with Dr. Lourdes Ashley Hunter-Fowler about her humanitarian work elevating the narratives of Black trans people through healing and restorative and reparative justice. Dr. Hunter-Fowler also shares the trauma she endured as a trans woman in a men's prison. 
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