Q + A with Illustrator Mia Saine
by Chris Reeder-Young | above photo by Marcus Menefee CRY: Tell me a little about yourself and your entrée into graphic design. MS: I’m a
November 14, 2022
Chris Reeder-Young
Is an applied anthropologist and has lived in Memphis for 16 years.
The Power of Showing Up for Yourself: A Conversation with Trinette Johnson-Williams
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos by Nicole Craig Tell me a little about yourself. I’m originally from Mississippi, but I moved to Memphis from Puerto
November 9, 2022
Brenda Newport + Will Ryder: Finding Love On & Off Stage
Share a little bit about yourselves. Brenda: My name is Brenda Newport, and I’m nonbinary, gender fluid. I’m not trans however, and I am a
July 11, 2022
Q + A with Queer Skate Memphis
Focus writer Chris Reeder Young had a few questions for Emily Ward, Vicky Fong, and Alexa Zabella of Queer Skate Memphis! What is Queer Skate
May 2, 2022
Angela Russell & Cristofir Bradley: Committed to Inclusivity, Authenticity, and Each Other
story by Chris Reeder Young | photos by Marcus Menefee Memphis is blessed with two business creatives who form one of my most favorite and
April 4, 2022
Therapist Moe Ari Brown on Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Chris Reeder Young Tell me a little about yourself and your clinical background. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My work is
January 14, 2022
Fossey Lynn Sugarbaker
story and photos by Chris Reeder Young Fossey Lynn Sugarbaker was born January 16, 2013, a Capricorn. Her namesake is primatologist and conservationist, Dian Fossey.
December 31, 2021
Pups, People, & Peace: Local Experts Share Thoughts on Dog/Human Intersectionality
by Chris Reeder Young | photos courtesy of Phelan, Lane, and Perry Who Saved Who?For those who have rescued pets and companion animals, we know
December 13, 2021
Voice Training for Trans Women
by Chris Reeder Young | photo by Feliza Vasquez ( Above photo: Marisa Actis made her gender transformation about three years ago. Her voice, however,
October 4, 2021
Blood Donation Policy for Gay and Bisexual Men
by Chris Reeder Young The early 1980’s were both a terrifying and confusing time as the HIV/AIDS epidemic surged through communities. Medical institutions, public health
September 20, 2021
OutHaus Films: Filmmakers Celebrate Lesbian & Ally Musicians
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos courtesy of OutHaus Films (Above photo: Dianne Davidson on the set with Linda Ronstadt, toured with Ronstadt’s band, and has
May 13, 2021
Gardens for the Dearly Departed
by Chris Reeder Young (she/her) | photos courtesy of Elmwood Cemetery Cultural practices around death, dying, and how we honor our ancestors are varied and
April 29, 2021
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