Focus Mid-South

Ray Rico, a Latinx advocate, owns a digital marketing agency and publishes Focus LGBT magazine, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in Tennessee and the Mid-South. He champions HIV advocacy, fighting stigma and discrimination. Through his work, Ray strives for a more inclusive society.
Focus Mid-South

OUTMemphis’ New Building Announcement

Great News from our Partners at OUTMemphis! Molly Quinn, Executive Director of OUTMemphis, yesterday announced the acquisition of a building that will serve as a donation center as well as administrative

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Focus Mid-South

Southern Decadence with a New York State of Mind

How one Tennessee native left for bigger dreams and then came back to start a movement… For D’Andrews Bakery and Cafe – located in bustling downtown Nashville near the public library – the hard part may be over. As of August 2019, the charming bakery had been open for over one year, and they are still experiencing growth of sales and clientele.

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Focus Mid-South

Q&A: Michael Traynor of Bluff City Mafia

Bluff City Mafia (BCM), the independent supporter’s group for Memphis 901 FC, in June named the Focus® Center Foundation their first ever ‘Prideraiser’ beneficiary. Prideraiser is the coalition of independent

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