Senior LGBT Steve Solomon: A Familiar Face in Memphis LGBT History
Steve Solomon is ingrained in the Memphis gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Anita Moyt
July 7, 2017
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Pastor Robert Van Ess
by Mark Benton | photos by Greg Campbell Like a priest hearing confession, former hair stylist Robert Van Ess’s
Mark Benton
June 21, 2017
BRENNAN VILLINES: Celebrating Success
by Kevin Shaw | photos by Greg Campbell Plenty of musicians have called Memphis home throughout the years and
Kevin Shaw
June 9, 2017
Heart Strings: How a 1989 Musical United Memphis & Raised Critical Funds for HIV/AIDS
by Vincent Astor | photos courtesy OUTMemphis, and David Sheppard ©2017 DIFFA According to a Chicago Tribune article from
Vincent Astor
June 2, 2017
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
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
