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
Salamander Brandy
May 31, 2023
Community
Celebrating our LGBT+ community and our allies by bringing you stories of our life, music, food+entertainment, health+wellness, and advocacy in the Mid-South.
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Focus Mid-South
March 29, 2023
Community Over Commissions: Q + A with Jenna Williamson
Chris: Tell me a little about yourself. Jenna: My name is Jenna Stonecipher Williamson, and I’m a native Memphian. I
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
March 20, 2023
Protecting Your Energy Despite Discriminatory Laws Lingering
Special to Focus We want to remind you that you are valued and loved for who you are, regardless of
Focus Mid-South
March 17, 2023
