Being LGBTQ in 2020: A Note from Molly Rose Quinn of OUTMemphis
by Molly Rose Quinn, Executive Director, OUTMemphis | photo courtesy of OUTMemphis Pride month 2020 has been marked by extraordinary
Focus Mid-South
July 20, 2020
LGBT Advocate
Featuring the area’s most interesting LGBTQ+ identifying persons whom we profile.
Everyday People on the Memphis Social Justice Front
words by Joy Doss | photos by Demarcus Bowser, Chellie Bowman and Phillis Lewis We all must see the humanity
Joy Doss
July 16, 2020
Bill Kendall: The Man Who Brought Gay Films to Memphis
by Vincent Astor | photos from the Memphis Public Library Collection edited by Joan Allison and Chris Reeder-Young The late
Vincent Astor
May 18, 2020
Spirituality Profile: Peter Gathje
by Chris Reeder-Young Peter Gathje. Pronounced ‘GET-key.’ Professor, activist, Manna House partner, family guy and a lighthouse of sanity on
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
May 15, 2020
A Confection Connection: Interview with Nicole Hale of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
by Kevin Shaw | photo courtesy of Orpheum Memphis Whether you’re a fan of the 1971 movie Willy Wonka and
Kevin Shaw
January 9, 2020
Long Live the Queen
story by Kevin Shaw | photos by Greg Campbell Times have definitely changed. When I was in high school, a
Kevin Shaw
January 7, 2020
LGBT Youth: Emily Campbell
story & photos by Emily Campbell One of my clearest memories from kindergarten was when kids were gathered around talking
Focus Mid-South
December 30, 2019
Miss Margaret: Finding Hope Through Sharing Her Story at Nashville CARES
Margaret Williams, best known as Miss Margaret, is somewhat of an icon at Nashville CARES, a nonprofit that serves those
Focus Mid-South
December 1, 2019
And the Teens Shall Lead Them: Teens Lead Their Congregation to Install Rainbow Flags
story & photos courtesy of The Church of the River (caption above photo: Four representatives of The Church of the
Focus Mid-South
November 21, 2019
Exclusive Sneak Peak at Bluff City Law’s LGBT Clip From Next Week’s Episode!
Bluff City Law’s next episode dives deeper into Della Bedford’s (Jayne Atkinson) LGBT storyline. It doesn’t air until Monday, but
Focus Mid-South
October 24, 2019
Matthew Shepard’s Parents Criticize AG Barr & DOJ
“Either you believe in equality for all or you don’t. We do not honor our son by kowtowing to hypocrisy.”
Focus Mid-South
October 17, 2019
Country Queer: Brandon Pugh and Delta Sol Farm
story and photos by Chellie Bowman If you’ve ever woken up early Saturday morning, grabbed your reusable tote bag and
Ray Rico
October 7, 2019
