Crowned in Pride: 2026 Mid-South Pageant

by Vaniel Simmons The Mid-South Pride Pageant was an unforgettable night of talent, advocacy, and...

Pride Journey: Louisville, Kentucky

Joey Amato Feb 03, 2026 Joey Amato in Louisville, Kentucky Get out your fancy hat...

Finding Safe, Affirming Fitness Spaces in Memphis

by Cary Vaughn Leah Nichols and Jason Johns.photo by Raleigh Roger Walking into any gym...

At a Hole in the Wall, the Heart of a...

by William Smythe Laurel Cannito and Chuck Wenzler, owners of Lamplighter Lounge.photo by Maggie Trisler...

Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud

by Vaniel Simmons Lena Chipmanphoto courtesy of Friends of Lena Chipman Lena Chipman, they/she, is...

Pretty Little Room: A Historic Memphis Love Story Finds Its...

By Ray Rico Opera often asks us to suspend disbelief and feel something true. With...

Pride Journey Walla Walla: A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ Food,...

Joey Amato Jan 07, 2026 Joey Amato enjoying a Walla Walla getaway. Nestled in southeastern...

Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center

Joey Amato Feb 18, 2026 Photo credits: Kent Johnson and EDG Architecture + Engineering As...

Tea from the T: Transmasc Panel Photos

by Vaniel Simmons Thank you to everyone who joined Mid-South Pride for Tea from T,...

Opening the Doors at Calvary

by Tricia Dewey Calvary Episcopal Church is preparing for its 104th year of the Lenten...

Peace is the New Wealth

by Zack Orsborn Peace is the new wealth, especially in a world that never seems...

Between Worlds: Wellness and Bisexual Men in Memphis

by Ray Rico ——————————— Conversations about LGBTQ+ health often leave a large gap. We hear...

Stay Golden: The Outsiders Brings Grit, Heart, and Power to...

Special to Focus The Outsiders arrives at the Orpheum Theatre with a force that feels...

More than Cosmetic: An Interview about Healthcare with Massage Therapist...

by William Smythe Massage therapist, Ben Youngphotos by Korey Coker Sometime in 2019, I woke...

A Year of Growth and Momentum for the MidSouth LGBT...

by Erin Swinney colorful silk textured fabric surface for design purpose As we enter a...

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Crowned in Pride: 2026 Mid-South Pageant

by Vaniel Simmons The Mid-South Pride Pageant was an unforgettable night of talent, advocacy, and pride. Congratulations to our contestants...

Pride Journey: Louisville, Kentucky

Joey Amato Feb 03, 2026 Joey Amato in Louisville, Kentucky...

Finding Safe, Affirming Fitness Spaces in Memphis

by Cary Vaughn Leah Nichols and Jason Johns.photo by Raleigh...

At a Hole in the Wall, the Heart of a City

by William Smythe Laurel Cannito and Chuck Wenzler, owners of...

Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud

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

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Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud

by Vaniel Simmons Lena Chipmanphoto courtesy of Friends of Lena Chipman Lena Chipman, they/she, is a bisexual, transgender woman currently...

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...

WeCare TN Enters Its Change Era with the Southern Trans Celebration

by Tricia Dewey Jasmine Tasaki, executive director of WeCare TN,...

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Pride Journey: Louisville, Kentucky

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Joey Amato Feb 03, 2026 Get out your fancy hat and get ready to sip some bourbon because we are headed to Louisville, Kentucky, the home of the Kentucky Derby

Pride Journey Walla Walla: A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ Food, Wine, and Adventure Seekers

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Joey Amato Jan 07, 2026 Nestled in southeastern Washington, the charming town of Walla Walla is a destination that combines rich history, award-winning wines, and an emerging culinary scene. With