Am I Doing Him Right?: A Review of ‘Asteroid City’
We open on a typical Wes Anderson pastiche: a symmetrical black-and-white image of a stage from the viewpoint of the
William Smythe
July 28, 2023
Mid-South
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Ducks Unlimited Park: Wetlands Restoration & Recreational Space Secured for West Memphis
Big River Crossing, the scenic pedestrian bridge adjacent to the Harahan Bridge, opened to much excitement in 2016, providing an
Tricia Dewey
July 27, 2023
Cannabis & Koi: An Interview with Ounce of Hope
The first time I went to a dispensary, I felt like a kid who snuck into a candy store: scared
William Smythe
July 24, 2023
Flower Friend Farms
In early June, I left Midtown and ventured out to Bartlett to visit Angie Arnold at her newly established flower
Ray Rico
July 20, 2023
Urban Micro Farming with Midtown Bramble & Bloom
story by Mud | Photos by Chellie Bowman At the start of 2021, Marisa Mender-Franklin posted on a local “Buy
Mud
July 18, 2023
Lavender Tinted Skies: The Importance of Queer Youth Spaces
It begins where I’m sure many of us begin: lying awake late at night, mind racing. I had just gone
William Smythe
June 29, 2023
Trans Pride Week Events 6/11-6/15
JennaOnFire Productions has announced several upcoming events for Trans Pride Week, 6/11-6/15. First up, we have Pollys Playground: A Family-Friendly
Focus Mid-South
June 6, 2023
Prism Pages No. 7
Below is the 7th installment of The Prism Pages that was featured in the May + June “Chosen Family” Issue.
Focus Mid-South
June 5, 2023
I Choose Memphis
“You’d do great in Boystown, Chicago.”“The ATL would be a better fit for you.”“New York is a more accepting city
Salamander Brandy
May 31, 2023
2023 Memphis Pride Fest Weekend
The Most Colorful Weekend of the Year: June 1st-4th Immerse yourself in the love, unity, and unbridled excitement of Memphis
Vanessa Rodley
May 26, 2023
Book Review: Clarkisha Kent’s ‘Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto’
My dad is from the south side of Chicago. My mom is from Garowe, Somalia. Growing up, it felt there
Nubia Yasin
May 17, 2023
Making Families: Legal Frameworks for Understanding LGBTQ Adoption, Custody, & Parenting
What is a “chosen family?” In her 2022 TED talk, Diana Adams maintains that “the idea of a chosen family
Tricia Dewey
May 17, 2023
