by Ray Rico I had the pleasure of speaking with Reese Cameron, they/them, an alternate with the touring production of SIX, ahead of the show’s return to the Orpheum Theatre
By Ray Rico Opera often asks us to suspend disbelief and feel something true. With Pretty Little Room, Opera Memphis does something more radical: it asks Memphis to look directly
by Ray Rico ——————————— Conversations about LGBTQ+ health often leave a large gap. We hear about the needs of lesbians, gay men, and transgender people, but bisexuals, especially bisexual men,
by Ray Rico Since 2016, the Blue Suede Sisters, Memphis’ chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, have been bringing joy, visibility, and radical affirmation to the LGBTQ+ community. Their
by Ray Rico For over two decades, Mx. Renae Taylor has been a fierce voice for Black trans liberation and HIV advocacy. From their beginnings in small-town Mississippi to national
by Ray Rico The 10th Annual Focus Awards lit up Ballet Memphis in Overton Square on Friday, August 22, with a night of grit, glam, and heartfelt community celebration. Since
By Ray Rico After severe weather and flooding forced its cancellation earlier this month, the MidSouth Pride Parade made a triumphant return on June 21—and the community showed up and
by Ray Rico In the shifting tides of today’s South, where visibility often comes with resistance, one woman stands steady, building something bold and necessary. Jenna Lee Dunn is the
by Ray Rico On a chilly Wednesday, February 19, I entered the Orpheum Theatre, excited yet unfamiliar with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation, Hamilton. Although I knew the show was a
Meet your 2025 members of the Focus Community Advisory Group At Focus Mid-South, we are committed to serving our community better, and we are excited to announce the formation of
On November 13, 2024, the historic National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, became the resplendent setting for the 2024 WeCareTN Legacy Awards Gala. Themed as a masquerade, this distinguished
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, community leaders, healthcare providers, and government officials gathered in Memphis for the First Annual HIV Summit. The event aimed to foster collaboration and enhance the
