Nikki Veit, Training Badass
(Above: Veit with her fiance, Carly Crawford. Photo by Phillip Van Zandt.) Not all sheroes wear capes. Some are out
Leila Hinkle
February 7, 2021
Mid-South
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
My Sistah’s House is Getting Bigger
by Joan Allison, Focus® magazines managing editor Memphis leader, Kayla Gore, is making big news with improved construction plans for
Ray Rico
February 7, 2021
Q & A with Paint Memphis’ Karen Golightly
by Ray Rico If you’ve noticed many of the murals and artwork across the city, chances are you’re seeing the
Focus Mid-South
February 4, 2021
Pop Culture Sneak Peek
curated by Ray Rico This month’s Pop Culture pics focus on reading. Because READING IS FUNDAMENTAL! BOOK Dolly PartonSongteller, My
Focus Mid-South
February 4, 2021
Afro-Latino Week Virtual Events
Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010. The mission of Cazateatro is to share
Focus Mid-South
February 2, 2021
One Nation Under a Groove: DJ AD
by Joy Doss | photo by Micah Partain Who: AD Davis b/k/a DJ ADFrom: White (Black)haven!Single or Partnered: PartneredDay Job:
Joy Doss
February 1, 2021
Martha Hample
story and photos by Tricia Dewey When she heard this Focus issue was themed “Sheroes,” Martha Hample said, in typical
Tricia Dewey
January 28, 2021
Q & A with Brittany Pace, Spay Memphis Executive Director
edited by Joan Allison | photos courtesy of Brittany Pace (Above photo: Pace, with a snuggle bug patient, says she’s
Focus Mid-South
January 24, 2021
Stax Museum and Academy with Justin Timberlake in Presidential Inauguration Special
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE RETURNS TO MEMPHIS WITH ANT CLEMONS FOR A POWERFUL NEW RENDITION OF “BETTER DAYS” AT THE STAX MUSEUM TO
Focus Mid-South
January 21, 2021
SisterReach, Providing Reproductive Justice
story and photo by Tricia Dewey “Multi-talented” is a word that describes Cherisse Scott. In addition she’s focused, inspiring, and
Tricia Dewey
January 20, 2021
Playhouse on the Square will Resume On-Stage Performances with Streamed Productions
In the wake of rising Coronavirus cases in the Mid-South and safety measures imposed by the Shelby County Health Department,
Focus Mid-South
January 19, 2021
Today’s LGBT+ Lesson: Pronouns
Gender neutral pronouns have been around for centuries. At least as far back as 12th century Old English, the pronouns
Focus Mid-South
January 17, 2021
