Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage...
Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage in & Juliet Thanksgiving week,...
Advocacy in Action: Young Voices Leading the Way
by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking up—whether for yourself or on...
The Art of Well-Being: On Stage and Off 
by Cary Vaughn When the house lights dim and the stage comes to life in...
Protecting Families, Protecting Futures: Susan Mackenzie’s Legal Legacy
by Ray Rico Susan Mackenzie For nearly four decades, Susan Mackenzie, she/her, has been a...
Introducing a New Flavor at Focus: At the Table with...
Special to Focus Chef Eli Townsend Focus LGBT Magazine is thrilled to welcome Chef Eli...
Blue Suede Sisters: Gender-Affirming Joy in Memphis
by Ray Rico Since 2016, the Blue Suede Sisters, Memphis’ chapter of the Sisters of...
Introducing Zack Orsborn: Connecting Creativity, Mindfulness, and Wellness in 2026
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is excited to welcome Zack Orsborn, artist, creativity coach,...
MidSouth LGBT Chamber Briefs
Brought to you by the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce colorful silk textured fabric surface...
More Than Books: Hubs for Wellness, Community and Innovation
by Tricia Dewey Where in Memphis can you find classes with titles like Tween Cooking...
The Four Codes of Creative Energy: From Hating Birdsong to...
by Zack Orsborn I lost my connection to my creative energy in the middle of...
Shelby County 2025 HIV Summit
Dr. Bruce Randolph, Interim Health Director & Officer, Shelby County Health Dept. opens at 9:10...
Mystic Moons – November+December Readings
by Luna Starr, Your Queer Cosmic Guide Hey there, star seekers! Luna Starr here, ready...
Writing Without Boundaries: The Surreal Worlds of Keegon Schuett
by Cary Vaughn Keegon Schuett, a gender non-conforming playwright from Memphis, Tennessee, has been crafting...
Living Out Loud: Mx. Renae Taylor on Resilience, Advocacy, and...
by Ray Rico For over two decades, Mx. Renae Taylor has been a fierce voice...
Small Acts of Kindness: How the Mama Bears are Changing...
by Chris Pepple In 2014, Liz Dyer had a simple but powerful dream: to create...
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Advocacy in Action: Young Voices Leading the Way
by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking up—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—to help meet...
The Art of Well-Being: On Stage and Off 
The Art of Well-Being: On Stage and Off 
by Cary Vaughn When the house lights dim and the...
Protecting Families, Protecting Futures: Susan Mackenzie’s Legal Legacy
Protecting Families, Protecting Futures: Susan Mackenzie’s Legal Legacy
by Ray Rico Susan Mackenzie For nearly four decades, Susan...
Introducing a New Flavor at Focus: At the Table with Chef Eli Townsend
Introducing a New Flavor at Focus: At the Table with Chef Eli Townsend
Special to Focus Chef Eli Townsend Focus LGBT Magazine is...
Blue Suede Sisters: Gender-Affirming Joy in Memphis
Blue Suede Sisters: Gender-Affirming Joy in Memphis
by Ray Rico Since 2016, the Blue Suede Sisters, Memphis’...

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Advocacy in Action: Young Voices Leading the Way
by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking up—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—to help meet...
Small Acts of Kindness: How the Mama Bears are Changing the World
Small Acts of Kindness: How the Mama Bears are Changing the World
by Chris Pepple In 2014, Liz Dyer had a simple...
WeCare TN Enters Its Change Era with the Southern Trans Celebration
WeCare TN Enters Its Change Era with the Southern Trans Celebration
by Tricia Dewey Jasmine Tasaki, executive director of WeCare TN,...
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth: Essential Mental Health Resources
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth: Essential Mental Health Resources
by Jennifer Ferren, LPC-MHSP, NCC, ACS In today's world, young...
Trans Day of Visibility: March 31, 2025
Trans Day of Visibility: March 31, 2025
photos courtesy of Erin Swinney and Nancy Brownlee photos courtesy...

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What Karaoke Night Reveals

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by Briar Brakhage It was a Thursday night in Midtown Memphis, and a karaoke singer tied their oversized flannel around their waist over a crushed-velvet mini-dress, howling at the moon

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Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage in & Juliet
Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage in & Juliet Thanksgiving week, the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis...
Introducing a New Flavor at Focus: At the Table with Chef Eli Townsend
Introducing a New Flavor at Focus: At the Table with Chef Eli Townsend
Special to Focus Chef Eli Townsend Focus LGBT Magazine is...
Introducing Zack Orsborn: Connecting Creativity, Mindfulness, and Wellness in 2026
Introducing Zack Orsborn: Connecting Creativity, Mindfulness, and Wellness in 2026
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is excited to welcome...
More Than Books: Hubs for Wellness, Community and Innovation
More Than Books: Hubs for Wellness, Community and Innovation
by Tricia Dewey Where in Memphis can you find classes...
The Four Codes of Creative Energy: From Hating Birdsong to Connecting to My True Creative Self
The Four Codes of Creative Energy: From Hating Birdsong to Connecting to My True Creative Self
by Zack Orsborn I lost my connection to my creative...
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