

Maureen Holland
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer | photo by Joan Allison Holistic AttorneyIn the early 2000s, Maureen T. Holland was developing a philosophy of law. Though she
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer | photo by Joan Allison Holistic AttorneyIn the early 2000s, Maureen T. Holland was developing a philosophy of law. Though she
by Sarah Rushakoff With a dogged determination to keep the beloved festival alive amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Rodley led a team of volunteers at Mid-South
by Vincent Astor In her early days, Memphis was anything but a sleepy river town. I’ve lived part of the LGBT history of the city,
by Sarah Rushakoff | photos courtesy of Allan Creasy If you’ve lived in Memphis for a while, chances are you’ve had a conversation with Allan
by Tricia Dewey | photos from tuvmag.com When you can’t trust the leaders of your church to create a place at the table for you,
story by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos by Beverly Love “I never would have thought back then, this is what I’d end up doing. It’s
by Sarah Rushakoff Age: 20Hometown: Memphis Current City: St Andrew’s, ScotlandSchool: University of St Andrew’s When did you realize you were trans?These realizations came in
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos by Joan Allison When a need is called into the universe, Shelia Tankersley listens and responds. In 1991, she heard
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Who does not love the idea of a tiny house all to themselves, especially now? Kayla Gore, executive director
by Brian Falduto, The Gay Life Coach Brian Falduto is an ICF certified LGBT Life Coach, but he is best known for his child actor
Gender and Sexuality Alliance partnered with the Mid-South LGBTQ+ Archive for a drag performance to celebrate LGBT week. Looks like they had fun! Go Tigers!
by Tricia Dewey & Joan Allison | photo by Cindy McMillion Many demands, both large and small, can create stress during the rush of the
©2015-2023 Focus LGBT+ Magazine | All Rights Reserved