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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

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

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