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
LGBT Advocate
Featuring the area’s most interesting LGBTQ+ identifying persons whom we profile.
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
Strength in Unity with MidSouth LGBT Chamber
Building a Thriving LGBT Business Community with the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce Dear Friends, We have survived worse. It
Focus
March 5, 2025
Opera Memphis Blasts Off the New Year with Carmen
Opera Memphis is excited to kick off the new year in style with a performance of the beloved opera Carmen
Focus Mid-South
February 5, 2025
Finding a Home in Memphis Theater
by Cary Vaughn If you’re interested in getting involved with your local theater, I’m sure they’d be thrilled to hear
Cary Vaughn
January 14, 2025
It Takes a Village – American Teenager debut
Our interview with American Teenager author, Nico Lang by Tricia Dewey I caught up with Nico Lang by phone while
Tricia Dewey
November 14, 2024
Local Matters With House District 83 Candidate Noah Nordstrom
House District 83 candidate Noah Nordstrom makes the personal political.
William Smythe
June 20, 2024
Meet Mr. and Miss Gay America Headlining Mid-South Pride Festival 2024
Meet Mid-South Pride headliners, Mr. and Miss Gay USA, Geo Johnson and Tatiyanna Voche.
Ray Rico
May 23, 2024
Trans Folks Struggle—and Thrive—in the Memphis Area
In Memphis, anti-trans laws can affect everything from mental health to housing to employment.
Sono Motoyama
May 20, 2024
Loving Our True Colors, with Author Cassie Brooks
‘My True Colors’ author Cassie Brooks is using her story to inspire others.
Tricia Dewey
May 14, 2024
Lo Norman: Masked Multi-hyphenate Nerd of Your Dreams
Why masked, multi-talented artist and streamer Lo Norman reclaims the once derogatory term “nerd.”
Quailvarious Brown
March 11, 2024
Meet Shira Mae: Our January/February Creativity Issue Cover Artist
Meet the artist behind our gorgeous Creativity issue’s cover, Shira Mae (they/them).
Focus
February 21, 2024
