Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
(Photos courtesy of Sir Den) HOIST has been around for seven years. Focus had the pleasure of speaking with Boy Aaron, this year’s president. What
(photos courtesy of Crystal Jo) July 1st 1994. Crystal Jo Casino steps into a spot on a club floor. The distorted stringy harpsichord sound of
Share a little bit about yourselves. Brenda: My name is Brenda Newport, and I’m nonbinary, gender fluid. I’m not trans however, and I am a
I have the most wonderful friend to introduce you to. She comes with a universe of musical experience. If you are a cool bean in
For Tess Shelton, the battle to win easier name changing systems for trans people is personal. Tess’s girlfriend is trans, and through this relationship Tess
I first met Jasmine Settles years ago, facilitating a youth poetry program at Hattiloo Theater called Write On, Speak Out. In my time here as
story by Chris Reeder Young | photos by Marcus Menefee Memphis is blessed with two business creatives who form one of my most favorite and
(Above: Brantley poses in front of his artwork. The piece commemorates the Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Centennial. It is hung at Shorb Tower at Methodist University
by Moth Moth Moth | photo by Marcus Menefee There is a marvelous person staring back at me from my kitchen table. It’s early February
Andrea Morales is a photojournalist based in Memphis and the Visuals Director at MLK50, a Black woman-led non-profit newsroom. Having always been in awe with
photo above & story by Maureen Truax Holland, Esq. Full disclosure: I was asked to write this article when the Focus editor found out I
story by Moth Moth Moth | illustrations by Fergus Harmon Fergus and Angel are the doting fathers of Chiquita Laquita Bonita, a young chihuahua who
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