Original Memphis: Gay River Cruises of the 80s
by Vincent Astor | images courtesy of Vincent Astor 1980 was a very busy year for activism in Memphis. The
Vincent Astor
October 14, 2020
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
Doody Divas: Smells like Success
story by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos courtesy of Hannah Eans Dog owners agree, backyard picnics and pool days are
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
October 4, 2020
LGBT Senior: Shelia Tankersley
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos by Joan Allison When a need is called into the universe, Shelia Tankersley listens and
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
October 1, 2020
Big Problem Solved with Tiny Houses
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Who does not love the idea of a tiny house all to themselves, especially
Tricia Dewey
September 14, 2020
Congressman Cohen Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Tennessee vote made women’s right to vote a reality MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary
Focus Mid-South
August 26, 2020
Someone Has to Throw the First Brick
by Joy Doss Don’t lose this month in rainbow capitalism and unabashed racism because of the privilege of being white
Joy Doss
August 25, 2020
Cory Prewitt Offers Laurelwood Tenants COVID-19 Relief
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Already a model of support for his tenants during the pandemic, he’s redoubling efforts
Tricia Dewey
August 21, 2020
DRU’S BAR: Updates for a New Era
by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos by Demarcus Bowser Photography Dru’s Bar suffered an extended closure due to the pandemic
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
August 10, 2020
Roshun Austin: Solving Memphis’ Food Desert Problem, One Oasis at a Time
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos courtesy of The Works (Above photo: In this video screenshot from ‘The Guardian,” Roshun Austin
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
July 30, 2020
Being LGBTQ in 2020: A Note from Molly Rose Quinn of OUTMemphis
by Molly Rose Quinn, Executive Director, OUTMemphis | photo courtesy of OUTMemphis Pride month 2020 has been marked by extraordinary
Focus Mid-South
July 20, 2020
Everyday People on the Memphis Social Justice Front
words by Joy Doss | photos by Demarcus Bowser, Chellie Bowman and Phillis Lewis We all must see the humanity
Joy Doss
July 16, 2020
Breaking: Tennessee Passes Sweeping Abortion Ban in Middle of Night
Politicians used police force to keep public out of state legislature Tennessee to be first state to enact abortion ban
Focus Mid-South
June 19, 2020
