Two LGBTQ Welcoming Destinations Shine for an End of Summer...

by Joey Amato Stretch Summer A Little Longer Along The Art Coast The Art Coast®...

Focus Awards 2026 Celebrates a Decade of Pride, Progress and...

Special to Focus Mid-South The Focus Awards 2026 logo celebrating a decade of Pride and...

The Ostranders Celebrate the People and Stories Behind Memphis Theatre

Pride Journey Throwback: Aspen Gay Ski Week

by Joey Amato Joey Amato at Aspen Gay Ski Week, Hi Substack Family! I thought...

Affordable Adventures: Why LGBTQ Travelers Are Choosing Budget-Friendly Destinations Rich...

by Joey Amato Travel has always been about more than simply checking destinations off a...

Espresso Yourself

Special to Focus A coffee cup on a wooden table at a Memphis café, illustrating...

The National Civil Rights Museum’s New Legacy Experience

photos and story by Tricia Dewey Visitors explore the outdoor area of the New Legacy...

Art is Revolting: Creativity Fuels Community Action

photos by Vaniel Simmons Art became a powerful form of civic expression at Art Is...

Pride, Paper and Plenty of Creativity

Organized by Like Really Creative Things got delightfully messy at the inaugural Pride Collage Party...

Mid-South Pride Parade Through Our Lens

photos by Vaniel Simmons

Step Into the “Pride & Progress: The Raging ’20s” at...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Focus is excited to announce the return of the 10th Annual Focus...

Candidate Connection with Community at Mid-South LGBT Chamber Event

By Ray Rico MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Community members gathered Thursday evening at The Pumping Station...

A Park for Everybody: Shaping the Future of Overton Park

Explore Overton Park’s 125-year legacy and discover how you can help shape future improvements through...

Kill Your Phone: Rediscover Your Creative Self

by Zack Orsborn Let me be real: I am struggling to stay off my phone...

Pride Journeys: Easy Day Trips from Memphis

by Joey Amato For this Discovery issue, we take a short drive beyond Memphis to...

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Two LGBTQ Welcoming Destinations Shine for an End of Summer Getaway

by Joey Amato Stretch Summer A Little Longer Along The Art Coast The Art Coast® of Michigan As summer begins...

Focus Awards 2026 Celebrates a Decade of Pride, Progress and Community

Special to Focus Mid-South The Focus Awards 2026 logo celebrating...

The Ostranders Celebrate the People and Stories Behind Memphis Theatre

Pride Journey Throwback: Aspen Gay Ski Week

by Joey Amato Joey Amato at Aspen Gay Ski Week,...

Affordable Adventures: Why LGBTQ Travelers Are Choosing Budget-Friendly Destinations Rich in Culture and Cuisine

by Joey Amato Travel has always been about more than...

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Friends For All Names Amna Osman, President and CEO, Marking Next Chapter in Memphis Leadership

Memphis, Tenn. — Friends For All today announced that Amna Osman has been named President and CEO, marking a new...

Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud

by Vaniel Simmons Lena Chipmanphoto courtesy of Friends of Lena...

More than Cosmetic: An Interview about Healthcare with Massage Therapist Ben Young

by William Smythe Massage therapist, Ben Youngphotos by Korey Coker...

Advocacy in Action: Young Voices Leading the Way

by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking...

Small Acts of Kindness: How the Mama Bears are Changing the World

by Chris Pepple In 2014, Liz Dyer had a simple...

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Two LGBTQ Welcoming Destinations Shine for an End of Summer Getaway

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by Joey Amato Stretch Summer A Little Longer Along The Art Coast As summer begins to wind down, Saugatuck/Douglas offers the perfect excuse for one last lakeshore escape. Tucked along

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Pride Journey Throwback: Aspen Gay Ski Week

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by Joey Amato Hi Substack Family! I thought it would be fun to publish an article I wrote about 5 years ago about my experience at Aspen Gay Ski Week.