Divergent: Bridging Memphis’ Musical Legacy with Queer Identity
In the heart of Memphis, a city steeped in musical history, a new sound is emerging—one that intertwines the rawness
Focus Mid-South
July 9, 2025
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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.
Finding Harmony: TeKay’s Passion for Performance, Education, and the Legacy of Jubilee
by Cary Vaugn TeKay is the kind of artist whose journey has taken him to almost every continent. His story
Cary Vaughn
July 9, 2025
What Karaoke Night Reveals
by Briar Brakhage It was a Thursday night in Midtown Memphis, and a karaoke singer tied their oversized flannel around
Briar Brakhage
July 9, 2025
Mystic Moons – July+August Readings
by Luna Starr, your Queer Cosmic Guide Hey there, star seekers! Luna Starr here, ready to bring you your bi-monthly
Luna Starr
July 9, 2025
MidSouth Pride Parade Returns with Joy and Resilience
By Ray Rico After severe weather and flooding forced its cancellation earlier this month, the MidSouth Pride Parade made a
Ray Rico
June 25, 2025
Laughter, Love, and a Dash of Felony: Kimberly Akimbo Brings It All to Memphis
by Cary Vaughn Kimberly Akimbo makes its Memphis premiere at the Orpheum Theatre Tuesday, June 24 and runs through Sunday,
Cary Vaughn
June 24, 2025
The Reunion Project Hosts Memphis Town Hall: “Life Beyond HIV” – A Two-Day Community Convening for People Living and Aging with HIV
Memphis, TN – June 12, 2025 — The Reunion Project, the national alliance of HIV long-term survivors, is proud to
Focus Mid-South
June 17, 2025
Music City PrEP Clinic Expands Its Vision of Inclusive Sexual Healthcare to Memphis
Special to Focus Memphis is on the verge of a game-changing healthcare moment: Music City PrEP Clinic is coming to
Focus Mid-South
June 9, 2025
Art for All: Bringing Memphis’ Vibrant Arts Scene to Every Corner of Shelby County
by Tricia Dewey For a city of its size, Memphis has an amazingly large and thriving arts community. It is
Tricia Dewey
June 3, 2025
PrEP Access in Shelby County: Protect Your Health with PrEP
Taking control of your sexual health shouldn’t be complicated — PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is highly accessible and easier to get
Focus Mid-South
May 31, 2025
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth: Essential Mental Health Resources
by Jennifer Ferren, LPC-MHSP, NCC, ACS In today’s world, young people face an array of challenges that significantly impact their
Jennifer Ferren
May 28, 2025
Faith and Mental Wellness: Parallel Paths
by Briar Brakhage I was recently asked to do something I did not want to do. My therapist finished a
Briar Brakhage
May 22, 2025
