Religious Holidays: November + December
by Peter Gathje Each faith in its distinctive way remembers the goodness of life, of being with each other, and
Peter Gathje
November 15, 2020
Mid-South
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance
by Sarah Rushakoff with Alexander Hauptman, OUTMemphis Transgender Services Manager (Above photo: Alex Hauptman (left), OUTMemphis Transgender Services Manager (he/him),
Sarah Rushakoff
November 12, 2020
Memphis Crisis Center: A Lifeline to Hope
by Chris Reeder-Young CW/TW Please note: this article discusses depression and suicide and may trigger a strong emotional response for
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
November 11, 2020
TN Shakespeare Co. Stages Pandemic “Romeo & Juliet” Outdoors at Wiseacre Brewery on Nov. 14
[Above production photograph with Blake Currie (Romeo) and Lauren Gunn (Juliet)] Tennessee Shakespeare Company Performs the Country’s First Modern Pandemic Production
Focus Mid-South
November 9, 2020
Choices New Building Gives Life to Better Healthcare
story and photos by Tricia Dewey With the opening of their new offices on the edge of the Medical District
Tricia Dewey
November 8, 2020
Focus Awards 2020 Virtual: Rollin’ Out the Winners
It was an evening of glitz, glam, phenomenal honorees, and….roller skating! Yep, Focus publisher, Ray Rico, in a dramatic performance
Focus Mid-South
November 6, 2020
Three Ways to Reach LGBTQ Consumers in the New Normal
by Joey Amato The recent COVID-19 pandemic has turned consumer behavior upside down, but in recent days we have seen
Joey Amato
October 29, 2020
Congressman Cohen Deplores Impact of Trump Executive Order Jeopardizing Diversity Training
University of Memphis response an unfortunate result of bad policy MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today expressed his deep
Focus Mid-South
October 29, 2020
Adapting to Life’s Changes
by Belo Cipriani | photo courtesy of Belo Cipriani Planning for a ResetAs a child, one of my most frustrating
Belo Cipriani
October 28, 2020
Mother/Son Seek Parity for Poor
by Tricia Dewey | photos from tuvmag.com When you can’t trust the leaders of your church to create a place
Tricia Dewey
October 26, 2020
Inside Hollywood: News for the LGBTQ Community
story by Romeo San Vicente Some queer Hallmark Christmas movies are coming. Ho ho ho.For a long time we were
Focus Mid-South
October 22, 2020
LGBT+ Alt-Rock Artist Kristen Ford to Release Her New EP, No Plans
by Joey Amato | photo by Amber Nichole Kristen Ford is one of the most explosive names in Nashville’s alternative
Joey Amato
October 18, 2020
