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
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Celebrating Stonewall 50
story and photos by Vincent Astor I’ve been to two of the big anniversaries of the Stonewall Uprising, the 25th
Vincent Astor
September 23, 2019
Find Your Campus Family: Gay Straight Alliances at Area Colleges + Universities
curated by Danielle McBride You’re going to be great in college. What once made you a target will now make
Danielle McBride
September 18, 2019
Q&A: Michael Traynor of Bluff City Mafia
Bluff City Mafia (BCM), the independent supporter’s group for Memphis 901 FC, in June named the Focus® Center Foundation their
Focus Mid-South
September 16, 2019
One of “Bluff City Law’s” Main Characters is a Lesbian. No Objections Here.
story by Joan Allison, Focus® Mid-South managing editor (image above: Jayne Atkinson as Della Bedford, photo by Virginia Sherwood) MEMPHIS—Sept.
Ray Rico
September 10, 2019
Seeing in the Dark: Queer Author Galloway Charts Her Own Path
by Belo Cipriani Not quite seeing or hearing artist Terry Galloway ambled through early childhood with mixed emotions. On one
Belo Cipriani
July 25, 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
For the Love of Luke Seeks to Raise Funds for Local Musician Luke White
(Memphis. TN): On Saturday, July 20, midtown bar and event space Railgarten will host For the Love of Luke, a benefit
Focus Mid-South
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
Journey to Pride with Vincent Astor
Vincent Astor, who’s been an out gay man in Memphis for many years, is reporting from New York City this
Vincent Astor
June 29, 2019
LGBT Ally: Tamara Goldstein
story by Robin Beaudoin | photos by Andrew Stanford If it’s not the party itself, it’s the afterparty. Zebra Lounge
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
June 28, 2019
Mempops: Memphis’ Favorite Frozen Delight!
by Jeff Hughlett | photos by Justin Fox Burks and Bob Bayne Founded in 2015 by Chris Taylor, Mempops started
Jeff Hulett
June 23, 2019
