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

Jan + Feb Celebrations

by Robin Beaudoin   JAN 6 Big Gay Dance Party Vol. 2 Stop 345, 8 pm – 2 am 345 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN  38103 Jump into January in style

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The Good Word on the Streetdog

story and photos courtesy of Streetdog Foundation   Streetdog’s Mission “Streetdog Foundation rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes stray and abandoned dogs in Memphis. We are committed to placing wonderful companion animals

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Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park

Original Memphis: Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park Starry Nights is the largest holiday light show and festival in the Mid-South. It’s also the longest running celebration at Shelby Farms

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After-Summer Cardio with Jeff Black

by Jeff Black, ACE-CMES | blackcmes@gmail.com   Summer may be over, but keeping yourself healthy with cardiovascular activity shouldn’t stop with the warm weather. Many people begin doing cardiovascular activity

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