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.

Nashville CARES Announces Participation in the Safe Place Program

Nashville CARES is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Metro Police Department (MNPD) and the MNPD LGBTQI Liaison. Nashville CARES has been approved by the MNPD as an official Safe Place location for the reporting of Hate Crimes, domestic LGBTQI assaults, and school bullying incidents. Clients or non-clients may report incidents here at CARES.

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Traveling the World … While gay

As ubiquitous as the words “influencers” and “travel” are these days, there are few that actually excel at being a travel influencer. And an even smaller segment identify as part of the LGBTQ community.

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Easy As 1, 2 &3

Use the code LGBTQFOCUS for 15% off your first order! Executive Chef Megan Hendrix takes pride in her prepared meals to be as easy as 1, 2, &3; hence, the name &3 Foods. She also takes pride in being an ally for the LGBT+ community and wants you to take pride in what you eat.

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Fall Pride Festivities 2019

By: Christopher Kingsley The origins of gay pride here in the United States date back to the Stonewall raid on June 28, 1969. On this day, police in New York City

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