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

Joseph Interrante: Legendary LGBT+ Leader Retires

This year marks the end of an era for Nashville CARES, Middle Tennessee’s most iconic nonprofit serving people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). CEO Joseph Interrante is retiring after 25 years as the head of the organization and passing the baton to Amna Osman, who was chosen this past March as the new Chief Executive Officer.

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Pets+Festivals: Keeping Them Safe

Festival time is upon us and that means lots of fun in the sun! Who better to join us on those adventures than our four-legged friends? While it seems like the perfect pairing, there are cautions you must take when planning to bring your best friend along on your endeavors.

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May/June Events in Nashville

By Focus Staff HAVE AN EVENT TO LIST? DO IT ONLINE AT FOCUSMIDTENN.COM MAY 3 LGBT CHAMBER EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARDS Awarding businesses for community service, leadership and more. 11

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