Q & A with Jonathan M. Ealy
by Melinda Lejman | photo by Stephen Dillon You were recently elected to serve as Chairman of the board
Melinda Lejman
May 21, 2018
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Say hello to Dana Cooper, Focus Mid-South’s 2018 Summer Intern
From our editor, Joan Allison: I’m so happy to announce that Dana Cooper will be the 2018 Focus Mid-South Intern.
Focus Mid-South
May 14, 2018
LGBT Ally: Savannah Bearden
by Robin Beaudoin | photos by Loreana Rojas “My first cover ever. This is extra special for me.” Savannah
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
May 7, 2018
Manuel Duran’s Statement From This Morning
Statement of journalist Manuel Duran Read at press event 4/16/18 Memphis, TN I cannot thank you enough for the
Focus Mid-South
April 16, 2018
Southern Poverty Law Center Update on Legal Filing for Manuel Duran
WHAT: On April 16th, Latino Memphis and Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) will have a press conference concerning a legal
Focus Mid-South
April 15, 2018
Joey Palermino: Riding for Good
story & photos by Robin Beaudoin Fledgling street cyclist Joey Palermino, 28, reflects the Grit & Grind of his
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
April 13, 2018
African-American Trans Celebrity Laverne Cox: “Ain’t I a Woman?”
story by Dana Cooper | photos by Addie James Laverne Cox, an African-American, trans woman who stars as Sophia
Dana Cooper
March 28, 2018
Love Doesn’t Hurt Fundraiser for LGBTQ Domestic Violence Victims
Love Doesn’t Hurt Fundraiser, March 30 Event Supports LGBTQ Domestic Violence Victims MEMPHIS, TN, Since its inception in 2012,
Focus Mid-South
March 23, 2018
Teen Girls’ Therapeutic Art Group: Sharing Experiences Through Art
Ferren Family Counseling to Offer an Art Therapy Group for Teens Within the Heart of the Cooper Young District
Focus Mid-South
March 23, 2018
LGBT Youth: For the Love of Theater
by Kevin Shaw | photo provided by Heather Zurowski Every year, Playhouse on the Square scans the United States
Kevin Shaw
March 23, 2018
It’s Just who I am: Transgender
Dispelling transgender myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes. Note: This series is not meant to place labels. The purpose is to educate
Lauren Means
February 26, 2018
What Does The A Stand For?
by Remy Chartier, age 18 | Originally Published as “Asexuality: It’s Normal and So Are You” November 9, 2017. Reprinted with
Focus Mid-South
February 8, 2018
