PutinIsADrag March Inspires Local Community
Story & photos by Chellie Bowman Saturday, May 27, community members gathered together in downtown Memphis in response to the
Ray Rico
June 1, 2017
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Protecting All the Colors of the Rainbow: Matthew Hollon & Keshet
story and photo by Melinda Lejman In the last issue of Focus, we learned about Temple Israel synagogue becoming
Melinda Lejman
May 29, 2017
Cameron Rogers: Trans Teen Finds Equity Assisting Legal Case
by Robin Freeman Beaudoin | photo by Chellie Bowman Rick Mula is an Equal Justice Works Fellow (sponsored by the
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
May 26, 2017
Epiphany Community Garden: Pastor Monica Web Helps a Congregation Grow
story by Jamilyn Cole | photos by Greg Campbell Focus: I’m thrilled that we’re getting a chance to
Focus Mid-South
May 22, 2017
Senior LGBT: Audrey May
by Jamilyn Cole | photo by Joan Allison Since you were the owner of Meristem Bookstore (feminist bookstore and
Focus Mid-South
May 15, 2017
Sunday Pride Cookout at Dru’s Place a Lively Success
There was a great turn out for the Mid-South Pride Cookout at Dru’s Place last Sunday afternoon with a good
Focus Mid-South
May 10, 2017
LGBT Advocate: Diane Thornton
by Rachel Warren | photos by Stephanie Norwood We all need our creative outlets. For Memphian Diane Thornton creativity
Focus Mid-South
May 5, 2017
Ray Rico to receive Ambassador’s Medal for making Memphis a better place
We’re proud to announce that our fearless leader Ray Rico, publisher of Focus Magazine and owner of local marketing agency
Focus Mid-South
May 1, 2017
Phillip Ashley – Cooper Young’s Sweetest Neighbor
by Robin Beaudoin As a premium chocolatier, Phillip Ashley Rix has embraced the opportunity to lift up and endorse fellow
Focus Mid-South
April 14, 2017
Mauricio Calvo – LGBT Ally
by Robin Beaudoin | photo courtesy of Latino Memphis I think people in the LGBT community are so open-minded and
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
April 3, 2017
Mark Jones – Memphis’ Most Humble Idea Man
by Joy Doss | photos courtesy of Mark Jones I sat down with filmmaker Mark Jones at Java Cabana, our
Joy Doss
March 31, 2017
Rabbi Bess Wohlner – Thrilled To Help Lead The Reform
story by Melinda Lejman | photo courtesy Bess Wohlner Temple Israel is opening space in Crosstown Concourse, embracing LGBTQ Jews,
Melinda Lejman
March 27, 2017
