A Chat with Whitney Lee Forrester
by Joey Amato | photo courtesy of Whitney Lee Thompson Forrester Whitney Lee Thompson Forrester is the Cycle 10 Winner of America’s Next Top Model, the owner of the Copper
May 22, 2019
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.
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
May 21, 2019
Nashville Pride Unveils Grand Marshals for Pride Parade
The Nashville Pride Parade returns for the first time in ten years with over 100 entries including floats, organizations, special appearances, and much more.
May 21, 2019
The B-52s to Headline the 2019 Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender May 26th
The annual Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender presented by Muddy Roots Music will take place from Thursday, May 23rd until Sunday, May 26th in Nashville, Tennessee.
May 20, 2019
NOH8 returns to MEMPHIS this SATURDAY MAY 25th!
NOH8 is returning to Memphis THIS SATURDAY May 25th, 2019! You can find all the details here. WHERE: Playhouse on the Square66 South Cooper St.Memphis, TN. 38104 DATE: Saturday May 25th, 2019 TIME: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
May 20, 2019
Spectrum: an Emotional Tour de Force
story and photos by River Gartner Spectrum is a collaboration between Nashville in Harmony and Intersection and is very successful. The two groups share the common goal in uniting people
May 19, 2019
Opera Memphis Awarded NEA Grant for Civic Action
Opera Memphis to Receive $25,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Memphis, TN—National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million
May 15, 2019
Conexión Américas Names Juliana Ospina Cano as new Executive Director
Conexión Américas announced today that Juliana Ospina Cano will lead the organization as its new executive director beginning July 8, 2019.
May 15, 2019
Joey Suarez to Embark on Gay Pride Tour
One of the most electrifying musicians on the scene today, Joey Suarez will embark on an 8-city LGBTQ Pride Tour beginning on June 1, 2019, in Laguna Beach, California.
May 14, 2019
Destination Review: Bloomington, Indiana
Joey Amato In the heart of Pence country lies a gay oasis that needs to be on everyone’s list of places to visit. Bloomington, Indiana is one of the most
May 14, 2019
Intersection Joins Forces with Nashville In Harmony for Spectrum
Intersection, Nashville’s professional contemporary instrumental ensemble, and Nashville in Harmony, a 120-voice mixed citywide chorus of LGBT people and their allies…
May 13, 2019
LGBTQ Community Visioning Project Announced for Middle Tennessee
New Landmark Research Project Developed To Learn What The Middle Tennessee LGBTQ Community Needs In Order To Thrive
May 9, 2019
