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...

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Candidate Connection with Community at Mid-South LGBT Chamber Event

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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...

Mid-South LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Building Community Through Pride and...

by Erin Swinney Pride Month is a time to celebrate identity, visibility, and the strength...

Discovering Safe Spaces at Lichterman Nature Center

by Chris Pepple Safe spaces allow us to let our guard down and relax. We...

Opening the River: Memphis Art Museum Redefines Connection

by Tricia Dewey Memphis Art Museum, Front Street.Images courtesy of Herzog & de Meuron In...

Discovering Common Threads: How Sewing Builds Belonging

by Chris Reeder-Young, M.A. photo by Erica Haskett For Cari Harris, sewing became more than...

LGBTQ+ Oklahoma City Travel Guide: Gay Bars, Inclusive Neighborhoods &...

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Espresso Yourself

Special to Focus A coffee cup on a wooden table at a Memphis café, illustrating the theme of Espresso Yourself....

The National Civil Rights Museum’s New Legacy Experience

photos and story by Tricia Dewey Visitors explore the outdoor...

Art is Revolting: Creativity Fuels Community Action

photos by Vaniel Simmons Art became a powerful form of...

Pride, Paper and Plenty of Creativity

Organized by Like Really Creative Things got delightfully messy at...

Mid-South Pride Parade Through Our Lens

photos by Vaniel Simmons

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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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Historical exhibit panels and vintage cars at the Civil Rights Museum. — focuslgbt.com

The National Civil Rights Museum’s New Legacy Experience

August 4, 2026 No Comments

photos and story by Tricia Dewey Museums preserve treasures. Whether devoted to art, science, culture, or ideas, they help tell humanity’s story and ensure important histories endure. In Memphis, a

Pride Journeys: Easy Day Trips from Memphis

June 1, 2026 No Comments

by Joey Amato For this Discovery issue, we take a short drive beyond Memphis to uncover destinations that feel both accessible and unexpected. Each of these cities offers a distinct