Third Places
In the HBO show Somebody Somewhere, the beloved character Joel introduces the main character, Sam, to “Choir Practice.” Simultaneously place,
Tiffany Day
October 25, 2022
Articles
Q + A with Josh Horton, Founder of Creative Works
by Chellie Bowman | image above by Brandon Rike How long have you been a part of the creative community?
Ray Rico
September 28, 2022
Q + A with Designer Shelda Edwards
Tell us about the Legend of Shelda studio. What does this space help cultivate? How does it define you? When
Focus Mid-South
September 22, 2022
Diving Into Fish Flicks
I got the chance to have a chat with Jackson McMinn, the creator behind the YouTube channel “Fish Flicks” (and
Vijdan Gill
September 14, 2022
Queer-Friendly Video Game Roundup
Games are not always a welcoming place for LGBTQ+ players. Major studios are historically run by and cater to cis,
Focus Mid-South
September 14, 2022
Prism Pages No. 4
Below is the 4th installment of The Prism Pages that was featured in the September + October Nerds! Issue. Enjoy
Focus Mid-South
September 13, 2022
Musings by Lady A: Do It Yourself
For as long as I have been out, there have been troubles in some relationships about where, and with whom,
Vincent Astor
September 9, 2022
Theatre Memphis Bests Local Theatre Awards
Memphis, TN – The 38th annual Ostrander Awards, spotlighting excellence in theater in Memphis, was a night that Theatre Memphis could
Focus Mid-South
August 30, 2022
ON LOVE: Perspectives from The Haven
story and photos courtesy of The Haven In today’s world where I am working with Prevention and Wellness, the LGBT
Focus Mid-South
August 11, 2022
Don’t Forget Summer!
In the 1950s, Memphis’ Summer Avenue was “the strip,” where young folks could show off their newest cars, and look
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
August 5, 2022
Sexual Health Accessibility with OUTMemphis
(Photo above: A volunteer at the center, Victoria Coss, is in the process of creating a mural in the Health
Ray Rico
August 3, 2022
HOIST Continues a Legacy of Leather Culture with Safe, Consenting Practices
(Photos courtesy of Sir Den) HOIST has been around for seven years. Focus had the pleasure of speaking with Boy
Ray Rico
July 29, 2022
