Oothoon’s: Retail Magic
story by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos by Beverly Love “I never would have thought back then, this is what
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
October 15, 2020
LGBT Allies
Featuring the area’s affirming allies whom we profile.
Cory Prewitt Offers Laurelwood Tenants COVID-19 Relief
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Already a model of support for his tenants during the pandemic, he’s redoubling efforts
Tricia Dewey
August 21, 2020
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
Maggie Rogers is Coming to the Orpheum in April!
GRAMMY® Award nominated producer/songwriter/performer Maggie Rogers grew up in Easton, Maryland. After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts,
Focus Mid-South
February 25, 2020
Congressman Cohen Expresses Support for Tomeka Hart
Jury forewoman in the Roger Stone case defended federal prosecution team WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today expressed his
Focus Mid-South
February 14, 2020
Meet Savannah Bearden: LGBT+ Ally Makes This Role Her New Paying Gig
by Joan Allison with Savannah Bearden | photos by Loreana Rojas Focus Mid-South has many friends in the LGBT+ community
Ray Rico
January 24, 2020
How Might Your Local Gynecologist Benefit YOU?
I am Dr. Susan Lacy, the founder of Modern Gynecology & Reproductive Health. When I decided to open a new
Focus Mid-South
January 24, 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
Book of Mormon Star Puts His Faith in Laughter
by Kevin Shaw | photos courtesy of Orpheum Theatre If you haven’t seen The Book of Mormon, you ain’t seen
Kevin Shaw
October 30, 2019
Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe
story and photos by Robin Beaudoin Odds are, you’ve passed by it, seen it on Florence in Overton Square while
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
October 17, 2019
Dee Billmeier: An Ally’s Legacy of Love
by Tricia Dewey | photos courtesy of Jerry Billmeier The Memphis gay community lost a beloved and inspiring advocate in
Tricia Dewey
July 15, 2019
$20,000 Focus Magazine Grant for LGBT+ and Allies to be Awarded
One deserving non-profit organization will be awarded the first-ever Focus Magazine grant, a prize worth $20,000 in marketing services, advertising,
Focus Mid-South
July 4, 2019
