Prism Pages No. 7
Below is the 7th installment of The Prism Pages that was featured in the May + June “Chosen Family” Issue. Original poetry by the talented
Focus Mid-South
June 5, 2023
Mid-South
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
I Choose Memphis
“You’d do great in Boystown, Chicago.”“The ATL would be a better fit for you.”“New York is a more accepting city for trans women.” I’ve had
Salamander Brandy
May 31, 2023
2023 Memphis Pride Fest Weekend
The Most Colorful Weekend of the Year: June 1st-4th Immerse yourself in the love, unity, and unbridled excitement of Memphis Pride Fest Weekend, a celebration
Vanessa Rodley
May 26, 2023
Book Review: Clarkisha Kent’s ‘Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto’
My dad is from the south side of Chicago. My mom is from Garowe, Somalia. Growing up, it felt there was no more random place
Nubia Yasin
May 17, 2023
Making Families: Legal Frameworks for Understanding LGBTQ Adoption, Custody, & Parenting
What is a “chosen family?” In her 2022 TED talk, Diana Adams maintains that “the idea of a chosen family is a pillar of the
Tricia Dewey
May 17, 2023
Chosen Family: A Therapeutic Perspective
by H. Marie and Shadeau Rhodes, LCSW, CFTP Safe, true, and unconditional. These are only a few of the characteristics that might define a chosen
Ferren Family Counseling
May 15, 2023
LGBTQ Memphis Greek Life
For many years, Greek life has been a staple in American college life. From academic Greek organizations, to businesses, bands, etc., on almost every campus
Shuria Starnes
May 10, 2023
Emerald Theatre Company presents Drag Queens on Trial, by Sky Gilbert
June 9, 10, 16, & 17 at 8:00 PM and June 11 & 19 at 2:00 THEATREWORKS @ the Square 2085 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN
Focus Mid-South
May 9, 2023
Chosen Families: Love Over Laws
photos by Drew Parker aka Donna Tyme For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, our chosen families are the foundation of our support systems. These
Focus Mid-South
May 3, 2023
Pink Summits Launches LGBTIQ+ Scholarship for Adventurers
Pink Summits launched a scholarship sponsored by Osprey. Application deadline: May 17, 2023. Pink Summits wants to attract new members into their core team to
Focus Mid-South
April 3, 2023
29 Enslaved People Found in Initial Owner of Normal Station’s Last Will & Testament
(Above photo: One of the only gravestones still legible and standing in the cemetery park, a descendant of the Eckles family. The burial sites of
Mud
March 30, 2023
Friends of George’s Seeks Injunction Against Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law
Memphis, TN, March 2023: Friends of George’s, a Memphis-based 501(c)(3) theatre company, has filed suit against the state of Tennessee in the U.S. District Court
Focus Mid-South
March 29, 2023
