Honoring Our Trans Siblings this Trans Day of Remembrance
How you can show up this Trans Day of Remembrance in Memphis.
Ray Rico
November 20, 2023
Mid-South
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Come Celebrate at Trans Fest 2023
Here’s everything you need to know about the first annual Trans Fest in Memphis.
Focus Mid-South
November 18, 2023
Ty Herndon Celebrates Journey With Deluxe Album Release “Jacob” Featuring 2 New Tracks
We asked Grammy nominated country music artist, Ty Herndon, about his new, deluxe album “Jacob.”
Focus
November 17, 2023
Celebrating Excellence: 2023 Legacy Awards Honorees Shine at the National Civil Rights Museum
The 5th Annual Legacy Awards took center stage at the renowned National Civil Rights Museum, hosted by the visionary Jasmine
Focus Mid-South
November 16, 2023
We Belong: Q + A with Dee Torrell
LGBT advocate Dee Torrell DJs at WYXR FM 91.7 Memphis in a show called We Belong, every Sunday afternoon at
Mud
November 16, 2023
Editor’s Note: In Celebration of Us
In this Editor’s note, new Digital Content Editor, Jasper Joyner, shares their vision for Focus Magazine.
Ray Rico
November 16, 2023
The Divine Journey of Lawrence Matthews
The Divine Journey of Lawrence Matthews by Amanzi Arnett.
Amanzi Arnett
November 15, 2023
Rustin: Justice for All
Movie Review by William Smythe Bayard Rustin lived in not only two but three separate worlds. As a queer and
William Smythe
November 7, 2023
William Smythe
November 5, 2023
Focus Mid-South Magazine Announces Focus Awards 2023
Focus Mid-South Magazine Announces Focus Awards 2023 People’s Choice Award Recipients with Surprise $10,000 Prize Focus Mid-South Magazine is thrilled
Ray Rico
October 22, 2023
Q + A with Filmmaker Naima Overton
(Above photo of Naima Overton, by Malik Martin) We partnered with Indie Memphis to bring you a queer guide to
Ray Rico
October 17, 2023
Queer Indie Memphis Guide
The Indie Memphis 2023 Film Festival is almost here! This year it returns October 24-29th, and will take place at
Focus Mid-South
October 17, 2023
