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Memphis Crisis Center: A Lifeline to Hope

by Chris Reeder-Young CW/TW Please note: this article discusses depression and suicide and may trigger a strong emotional response for some. If you feel triggered,

November 11, 2020

TN Shakespeare Co. Stages Pandemic “Romeo & Juliet” Outdoors at Wiseacre Brewery on Nov. 14

[Above production photograph with Blake Currie (Romeo) and Lauren Gunn (Juliet)] Tennessee Shakespeare Company Performs the Country’s First Modern Pandemic Production of Romeo and JulietRe-scheduled Outdoors

November 9, 2020

Choices New Building Gives Life to Better Healthcare

story and photos by Tricia Dewey With the opening of their new offices on the edge of the Medical District slightly farther west than their

November 8, 2020

Focus Awards 2020 Virtual: Rollin’ Out the Winners

It was an evening of glitz, glam, phenomenal honorees, and….roller skating! Yep, Focus publisher, Ray Rico, in a dramatic performance that would have dominated at

November 6, 2020

Three Ways to Reach LGBTQ Consumers in the New Normal

by Joey Amato The recent COVID-19 pandemic has turned consumer behavior upside down, but in recent days we have seen states begin to devise and,

October 29, 2020

Congressman Cohen Deplores Impact of Trump Executive Order Jeopardizing Diversity Training

University of Memphis response an unfortunate result of bad policy MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today expressed his deep concern about a Trump administration

October 29, 2020