Trans Awareness Week: Celebrate in Memphis Nov. 14-20
by Kayla Gore, OUTMemphis Transgender Services Specialist | photo by Focus staff Statistics from studies by the National Center for
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 2018
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.
Up in Arms Collective presents RESPONSE 3 at Crosstown Arts
It’s crazy how the world around us can abruptly change leaving hope and compassion dangling on the edge of a
Ray Rico
November 9, 2018
Nov + Dec Calendar
by Robin Beaudoin NOVEMBER 3 MYSTIC KREWE OF PEGASUS SILENT AUCTION TOWER ROOM AT CLARK TOWER 6-8 PM 5100 POPLAR
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
November 8, 2018
A Fabulous Navidad
by Diane Thornton | photos by Kevin Reed Do you have what it takes to win the Krisko County Holiday
Diane Thornton
November 6, 2018
Tina Alexis Allen’s Hiding Out: A Memoir of Drugs, Deception, and Double Lives
by Melinda Lejman | photos courtesy of Tina Allen “To me, there is no shame in telling the truth, but
Melinda Lejman
November 5, 2018
FocalPoint Art Reception- November 15, 2018
Featuring JAMES BOCKELMAN Born in Hebron, Nebraska, James Bockelman grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. And though he doesn’t
Ray Rico
October 30, 2018
Original Memphis: Orpheum Theatre
story by Kevin Shaw | photo above by Justin Fox Burks There is so much about Memphis to love. In
Kevin Shaw
October 30, 2018
Playhouse on the Square Presents Family Friendly Regional Premiere
Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook By Allison Gregory Running November 23 – December 23, 2018 The Circuit
Focus Mid-South
October 29, 2018
Puberty Blockers: Stopping the Clock on Puberty Creates Time for Decisions About Transgender Children
by Joan Allison TERMINOLOGY PRIMER Gender nonconformity The extent to which a person’s gender identity, role, or expression differs from
Ray Rico
October 24, 2018
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: How Memphis’ Faith Community is Organizing for a Better 901
by Melinda Lejman | photos courtesy of MICAH Memphis is home to an eclectic mix of social justice groups, nonprofits,
Melinda Lejman
October 22, 2018
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi Helps Patients Explore Reproductive and Sexual Health Options
by Dana Cooper | photos by Selavie Photography When considering low-cost reproductive health care, Planned Parenthood is often the
Dana Cooper
October 18, 2018
Memphis Interfaith Coalition to Address Community Officials and Candidates on Issues at Public Meeting
MICAH – Memphis Interfaith Coalition For Action and Hope MICAH, Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope, is a growing
Ray Rico
October 17, 2018
