Safe Spaces, Environmental Stressors, and Tips to Cope
by Shadeau Rhodes, LCSW, CFTP, Ferren Family Counseling When I started writing this, I had...
The Blood & Body: A Conversation with, and a Book...
In life we can often resonate with others when we have walked parallel paths, but...
Community Over Commissions: Q + A with Jenna Williamson
Chris: Tell me a little about yourself.Jenna: My name is Jenna Stonecipher Williamson, and I’m...
Protecting Your Energy Despite Discriminatory Laws Lingering
Special to Focus We want to remind you that you are valued and loved for...
Anti Gentrification Cxffee Club: A Community’s Living Room
(above photo: Renata Johnson and Bartholomew Jones of CxffeeBlack) I get off the number 1...
A Love Letter to my Community
It started in July of 2021.  I had just qualified for Medicaid because my new...
Queerly Krafted: Introducing Beka “the Baddie” Loy
Being queer comes with a lot of stereotypes and being “good with our hands” is...
A Trans Activist’s Reflections from Nashville
This week, I traveled to the state capitol and had the honor of testifying against...
The History, Resurgence, & Promise of Clayborn Temple
History and churchgoing have converged for almost 130 years at Clayborn Temple, and, after almost...
WitchCRAFT
Random forces of chaos, God, or The Universe, whatever you want to call her, she...
Art for Adults
Recently, Condé Nast named Memphis one of the “23 Best Places to Go in 2023,”...
Remembering Vincent Astor
Vincent Charles Astor b. December 6, 1953—d. January 17, 2023 Vincent Charles Astor, who for...
Crafting Love, Pride, & Art: An Interview with Alex and...
Lovebirds and community faves Alex and Kelly share their love for their crafts and their...
Artful Healing
When most people think of therapy, they probably think of traditional psychotherapy, which typically consists...
True Hearts in False Lashes
story by William Smythe | above photo by Drew Parker She ascends onto her stage...
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Community Over Commissions: Q + A with Jenna Williamson
Chris: Tell me a little about yourself.Jenna: My name is Jenna Stonecipher Williamson, and I’m a native Memphian. I grew...
Protecting Your Energy Despite Discriminatory Laws Lingering
Protecting Your Energy Despite Discriminatory Laws Lingering
Special to Focus We want to remind you that you...
Anti Gentrification Cxffee Club: A Community’s Living Room
Anti Gentrification Cxffee Club: A Community’s Living Room
(above photo: Renata Johnson and Bartholomew Jones of CxffeeBlack) I...
<strong>A Love Letter to my Community</strong>
A Love Letter to my Community
It started in July of 2021.  I had just qualified...
Queerly Krafted: Introducing Beka “the Baddie” Loy
Queerly Krafted: Introducing Beka “the Baddie” Loy
Being queer comes with a lot of stereotypes and being...

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Memphis Latin Community Responds to Anti-Drag Efforts
(above photo: Gabby Salinas & drag artist Moth Moth Moth at the TN capitol in Nashville earlier this year, protesting...
Crafting Courage: A Conversation with Designer Jess Vandenberg
Crafting Courage: A Conversation with Designer Jess Vandenberg
(Above photo: Jess and her wife, Haley Greenwell) Tell me...
The Process of Movement: An Interview with Steven McMahon of Ballet Memphis
The Process of Movement: An Interview with Steven McMahon of Ballet Memphis
What brought you to the position of Artistic Director at...
Material Manipulator & Metalsmith IZA BATEMAN
Material Manipulator & Metalsmith IZA BATEMAN
by Mud | photos by Jackson McMinn & Moth Moth...
Q + A with Illustrator Mia Saine
Q + A with Illustrator Mia Saine
by Chris Reeder-Young | above photo by Marcus Menefee CRY:...

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Safe Spaces, Environmental Stressors, and Tips to Cope
by Shadeau Rhodes, LCSW, CFTP, Ferren Family Counseling When I started writing this, I had a great idea for how...
The Blood & Body: A Conversation with, and a Book by, Nubia Yasin
The Blood & Body: A Conversation with, and a Book by, Nubia Yasin
In life we can often resonate with others when we...
Protecting Your Energy Despite Discriminatory Laws Lingering
Protecting Your Energy Despite Discriminatory Laws Lingering
Special to Focus We want to remind you that you...
Crafting Love, Pride, & Art: An Interview with Alex and Kelly Carpenter
Crafting Love, Pride, & Art: An Interview with Alex and Kelly Carpenter
Lovebirds and community faves Alex and Kelly share their love...
Artful Healing
Artful Healing
When most people think of therapy, they probably think of...
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Memphis Proud: The Resilience of a Southern LGBTQ+ Community