Friends of George’s Brings Mamma Dearest! to Memphis
Friends of George’s brings Mamma Dearest! to Memphis Nov. 6–21. Read our spoiler-free preview and...
A Place to Start: A Memphis Guide to Shelter, Food...
Where to turn, what services cost, who qualifies, and how to take the first step....
COLD CASE: The Murder of Michelle Marie
Discover the life of Michelle Marie, a beloved Memphis LGBTQ+ entertainer and Miss Gay Memphis...
Election’s Over. Now What? What Tennessee election 2026 LGBTQ Rights...
Blackburn won the governor’s race, Democrats gained state House seats, and voters approved changes to...
SERIES: Tennessee LGBTQ Legislative Watch
Special to Focus LGBT Magazine | Series introduction Photo by Kaldari / Wikimedia Commons, public...
Memphis HIV Summit 2026: Five Strategies to Strengthen HIV Prevention,...
The third annual gathering at the University of Memphis brought healthcare professionals, advocates and community...
Indigo Girls Bring Music, Pride and Community to Memphis
Rescheduled for Nov. 2 following illness, the legendary duo's sold-out Overton Park Shell performance will...
LGBTQ+ Crisis Support Returns to 988 Hotline. Here’s How to...
After more than a year without specialized federal crisis services, LGBTQ+ young people can once...
Día de Muertos in Memphis: Remembering Our Loved Ones, Chosen...
Discover how Día de Muertos in Memphis connects Mexican tradition, LGBTQ+ chosen family, trans remembrance...
A Memphis Guide to STI and HIV Testing
From free HIV testing to PrEP and doxy-PEP, Memphis offers resources to help you take...
Killing of Woman May Have Been Justifiable Because She Was...
The case is a bitter reminder of the ways LGBTQ people have had their identities...
Be Informed. Vote.
Focus shares a practical voter guide for Shelby County's November 3 election, including important dates,...
An Autumn Getaway in the Heart of New York’s Hudson...
by Joey Amato There is nothing quite like autumn in New York’s picturesque Hudson Valley,...
LGBTQ+ Business Week in full swing in Memphis
LGBTQ+ Business Week celebrates the entrepreneurs, small businesses and community partners helping Memphis grow. By...
Building What Comes Next
As OUTMemphis prepares for a new home, Focus asks a bigger question: What infrastructure does...
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A Place to Start: A Memphis Guide to Shelter, Food and Housing Help
Where to turn, what services cost, who qualifies, and how to take the first step. Finding help shouldn't require hours...
COLD CASE: The Murder of Michelle Marie
COLD CASE: The Murder of Michelle Marie
Discover the life of Michelle Marie, a beloved Memphis LGBTQ+...
Election’s Over. Now What? What Tennessee election 2026 LGBTQ Rights & Results Mean for Our Communities
Election’s Over. Now What? What Tennessee election 2026 LGBTQ Rights & Results Mean for Our Communities
Blackburn won the governor’s race, Democrats gained state House seats,...
SERIES: Tennessee LGBTQ Legislative Watch
SERIES: Tennessee LGBTQ Legislative Watch
Special to Focus LGBT Magazine | Series introduction Photo by...
Indigo Girls Bring Music, Pride and Community to Memphis
Indigo Girls Bring Music, Pride and Community to Memphis
Rescheduled for Nov. 2 following illness, the legendary duo's sold-out...

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COLD CASE: The Murder of Michelle Marie
Discover the life of Michelle Marie, a beloved Memphis LGBTQ+ entertainer and Miss Gay Memphis 1974, whose 1990 murder remains...
Olivia Hill’s Southern Message of Hope
Olivia Hill’s Southern Message of Hope
By Ray Rico Olivia Hill In a Tennessee political landscape...
Friends For All Names Amna Osman, President and CEO, Marking Next Chapter in Memphis Leadership
Friends For All Names Amna Osman, President and CEO, Marking Next Chapter in Memphis Leadership
Memphis, Tenn. — Friends For All today announced that Amna...
Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud
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
More than Cosmetic: An Interview about Healthcare with Massage Therapist Ben Young
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Friends of George’s Brings Mamma Dearest! to Memphis
Friends of George’s brings Mamma Dearest! to Memphis Nov. 6–21. Read our spoiler-free preview and see how the show supports...
A Place to Start: A Memphis Guide to Shelter, Food and Housing Help
A Place to Start: A Memphis Guide to Shelter, Food and Housing Help
Where to turn, what services cost, who qualifies, and how...
Memphis HIV Summit 2026: Five Strategies to Strengthen HIV Prevention, Testing and Care
Memphis HIV Summit 2026: Five Strategies to Strengthen HIV Prevention, Testing and Care
The third annual gathering at the University of Memphis brought...
Indigo Girls Bring Music, Pride and Community to Memphis
Indigo Girls Bring Music, Pride and Community to Memphis
Rescheduled for Nov. 2 following illness, the legendary duo's sold-out...
LGBTQ+ Crisis Support Returns to 988 Hotline. Here’s How to Get Help in Tennessee.
LGBTQ+ Crisis Support Returns to 988 Hotline. Here’s How to Get Help in Tennessee.
After more than a year without specialized federal crisis services,...
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