Earth & Us: Religious or Not, It’s a Covenant Relationship
by Joan Allison (she/her) I was once a volunteer for Inner City Outings. It was a youth-outreach program of the
Ray Rico
April 23, 2021
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.
Author David Jackson Ambrose Tackles LGBT Relationships, Mental Health, and “Transracialism” in Sophomore Novel, A Blind Eye
Multiple worlds collide in Philadelphia-based author David Jackson Ambrose’s sophomore novel, A Blind Eye. The novel delves into various forms
Focus Mid-South
April 12, 2021
The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Family Pets
From NIH News in Health | images from Shutterstock Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal
Focus Mid-South
April 11, 2021
Ask Allie: Is Questioning Gender Real or Simply Trending?
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer (she/they) Dear Allie, I feel like everywhere I turn someone is questioning their gender, exploring they/them
Sarah Rutledge Fischer
April 5, 2021
Q & A: Darren L. Bradford
Pronouns: He/Him/His Hometown: Galesburg, Illinois Current city: Nashville Spouse? Yes. My husband’s name is David E. Plazas Training: Bachelor’s in Business Degree and 30 years
Ray Rico
April 2, 2021
At Home with Cotton Row Uniques
story and photos by Robin Beaudoin Ownby (she/her) Partners both in business and in life, Shane Waldroup and Scott Barnes
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
April 2, 2021
Trees: Memphis’ Cherished Crown
story and photos by Tricia Dewey (she/her) Turning one’s gaze to the landscape of Memphis in springtime, the greening panorama
Tricia Dewey
March 29, 2021
Focus On: Gina Sweat
by Allen Brewer (he/his) | photos courtesy of Gina Sweat Among the brave members of the Memphis Fire Department, Fire
Allen Brewer
March 26, 2021
MTSU’s 2021 LGBT+ College Conference
The 2021 LGBT+ College Conference will be held as a virtual event April 1-3, 2021. The conference is FREE to
Focus Mid-South
March 25, 2021
Positive Thoughts: Fighting For Our Shot
by Rick Guasco How HIV activists won their fight for inclusion in a major COVID-19 vaccine study Victory came in
Rick Guasco
March 24, 2021
Josh Wallis
story & photos by Tricia Dewey (she/her) Josh Wallis did not come to the legal profession immediately after college, but
Tricia Dewey
March 22, 2021
Focus Magazine Publisher Ray Rico Freelance Launches Web, Social Channels ‘End HIV 901’
by Joan Allison (she/her) The St. Jude-led community coalition aims to achieve zero HIV transmissions by 2030. With leading centers
Ray Rico
March 18, 2021
