Culture

Exploring and discovering the culture that shapes us through arts+entertainment, law+ethics, and news that affects the community throughout the Mid-South.

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DRU’S BAR: Updates for a New Era

by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos by Demarcus Bowser Photography Dru’s Bar suffered an extended closure due to the pandemic

Robin Beaudoin Ownby August 10, 2020

Where is God Amid Evil and Suffering?

by Peter Gathje …I know this is not simply an intellectual question… the response (not the answer) comes in how

Peter Gathje August 3, 2020

Roshun Austin: Solving Memphis’ Food Desert Problem, One Oasis at a Time

by Chris Reeder-Young | photos courtesy of The Works (Above photo: In this video screenshot from ‘The Guardian,” Roshun Austin

Chris Reeder-Young, M.A. July 30, 2020

Pop Culture Staff Picks

BOOK Me and White Supremacy An amazing anti-racism tool by Layla F. Saad which helps readers understand their White privilege

Focus Mid-South July 27, 2020

Being LGBTQ in 2020: A Note from Molly Rose Quinn of OUTMemphis

by Molly Rose Quinn, Executive Director, OUTMemphis | photo courtesy of OUTMemphis Pride month 2020 has been marked by extraordinary

Focus Mid-South July 20, 2020

Everyday People on the Memphis Social Justice Front

words by Joy Doss | photos by Demarcus Bowser, Chellie Bowman and Phillis Lewis We all must see the humanity

Joy Doss July 16, 2020

Flea Season: A Guide and Scorecard to Preventives

It’s that time again. Disease-bearing pests are ramping up their attack on your pet as we speak. With help from

Focus Mid-South June 30, 2020

Commercial Casting Call: Real People in Memphis

This commercial campaign project aims to highlight as many authentically diverse and unique stories of America as possible.Our directors, the Mercadentes, prefer to

Focus Mid-South June 25, 2020