Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud
by Vaniel Simmons Lena Chipman, they/she, is a bisexual, transgender woman currently running for Shelby County Commission District 13. Having
Vaniel Simmons
March 10, 2026
Mid-South
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Pretty Little Room: A Historic Memphis Love Story Finds Its Voice
By Ray Rico Opera often asks us to suspend disbelief and feel something true. With Pretty Little Room, Opera Memphis
Ray Rico
March 9, 2026
Pride Journey Walla Walla: A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ Food, Wine, and Adventure Seekers
Joey Amato Jan 07, 2026 Nestled in southeastern Washington, the charming town of Walla Walla is a destination that combines
Joey Amato
March 5, 2026
Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
Joey Amato Feb 18, 2026 As I stepped into the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, the first thing that greeted
Joey Amato
March 5, 2026
Tea from the T: Transmasc Panel Photos
by Vaniel Simmons Thank you to everyone who joined Mid-South Pride for Tea from T, the trans men panel hosted
Vaniel Simmons
January 29, 2026
Opening the Doors at Calvary
by Tricia Dewey Calvary Episcopal Church is preparing for its 104th year of the Lenten Preaching Series, held during the
Tricia Dewey
January 22, 2026
Peace is the New Wealth
by Zack Orsborn Peace is the new wealth, especially in a world that never seems to stop buzzing. I want
Zack Orsborn
January 22, 2026
Between Worlds: Wellness and Bisexual Men in Memphis
by Ray Rico ——————————— Conversations about LGBTQ+ health often leave a large gap. We hear about the needs of lesbians,
Ray Rico
January 21, 2026
Stay Golden: The Outsiders Brings Grit, Heart, and Power to Memphis
Special to Focus The Outsiders arrives at the Orpheum Theatre with a force that feels both familiar and newly alive.
Focus Mid-South
January 21, 2026
More than Cosmetic: An Interview about Healthcare with Massage Therapist Ben Young
by William Smythe Sometime in 2019, I woke up with sciatica. It got so bad I could barely walk most
William Smythe
January 16, 2026
A Year of Growth and Momentum for the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce
by Erin Swinney As we enter a new year, the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to share the
Erin Swinney
January 15, 2026
Refocus and Redefine Your Needs
Shadeau Rhodes, LCSW, CFTP Therapist at Ferren Family Counseling LLC “What needs your attention today?” This is a question I often
Ferren Family Counseling
January 15, 2026
