Ask Allie: Finding Trans Youth Role Models
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer Dear Allie, Last November, watching Kamala Harris take the stage as the first someone-who-looks-like- me to be elected Vice President of
January 3, 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.
Out of the Woods: A New Animal Rescue
story and photos by Robin Beaudoin Ownby (Above: Left, Harvey holding resident opposum, George Jones. At right, a baby squirrel laps up formula as he’s
December 9, 2020
Ask Allie: Covid Lonely? Don’t Despair!
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer Dear Allie, I’ve been a good boy and have been home safe and solo during quarantine. Let me tell you, it
November 29, 2020
Original Memphis: Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Located on the third Chickasaw Bluff, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is 13 miles north of Memphis and contains 12,529
November 27, 2020
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
English
Español