Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth: Essential Mental Health Resources
by Jennifer Ferren, LPC-MHSP, NCC, ACS In today’s world, young people face an array of challenges that significantly impact their
Jennifer Ferren
May 28, 2025
Mid-South
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Faith and Mental Wellness: Parallel Paths
by Briar Brakhage I was recently asked to do something I did not want to do. My therapist finished a
Briar Brakhage
May 22, 2025
Understanding HIV Prevention: What is PrEP, and how can it help me?
by Yvonne Horton Shelby County Health Department PrEP Navigator What is PrEP? PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medication that helps
Yvonne Horton
May 22, 2025
Mystic Moons – May+June Readings
by Luna Starr, your Queer Cosmic Guide Hey there, star seekers! Luna Starr here, ready to bring you your bi-monthly
Luna Starr
May 8, 2025
Creating Space, Sharing Strength: Jenna Lee Dunn and the Mission to Empower the Trans Community in the Mid-South
by Ray Rico In the shifting tides of today’s South, where visibility often comes with resistance, one woman stands steady,
Ray Rico
May 8, 2025
Painting with Bold Colors: An Interview with Like Really Creative’s Zack Orsborn
By William Smythe When I first met Zack Orsborn, it was through my own creative club, Memphis Writers. Started by
William Smythe
May 8, 2025
Some Like It Hot: Interviews with Tavis Kordell and Edward Juvier
by Cary Vaughn Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, Some Like it Hot tells
Cary Vaughn
April 7, 2025
HIV in the South
Challenges, Opportunities & Community Voices VOICES FROM THE SOUTH Over 200 Southerners were asked to contribute to a survey about
Focus Mid-South
April 7, 2025
Emergency Resources for Trans Folks In The Mid-South
With rapid new challenges facing our trans and nonbinary communities, here’s an overview of easy-to-access immediate support. Compiled by OUTMemphis
Focus
April 7, 2025
Emerald Theatre Company & the Business of Showbiz
by Cary Vaughn If you’re a fan of live theatre, chances are you’ve heard the legendary Irving Berlin lyric, “There’s
Cary Vaughn
April 7, 2025
Time With Dr. Taylor: HIV Care in Shelby County
HIV Testing, Treatment, and Prevention in Shelby County Special to Focus Taking care… At Focus LGBT Magazine, we are dedicated
Focus Mid-South
April 7, 2025
