LGBT Senior: Shelia Tankersley
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
Chris Reeder-Young
October 1, 2020
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Big Problem Solved with Tiny Houses
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
Tricia Dewey
September 14, 2020
ASK BRIAN: What Are the Best Ways to Handle Anxiety?
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
Focus Mid-South
August 14, 2020
U of M’s Stonewall Tigers Celebrated LGBT Week with the School’s First-Ever Drag Show
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!
Focus Mid-South
February 21, 2020
Learn How to Assess a Mental Health Crisis
by Tricia Dewey & Joan Allison | photo by Cindy McMillion Many demands, both large and small, can create stress during the rush of the
Tricia Dewey
February 13, 2020
Long Live the Queen
story by Kevin Shaw | photos by Greg Campbell Times have definitely changed. When I was in high school, a boy didn’t dare admit he
Kevin Shaw
January 7, 2020
LGBT Youth: Emily Campbell
story & photos by Emily Campbell One of my clearest memories from kindergarten was when kids were gathered around talking about their imaginary friends. At
Focus Mid-South
December 30, 2019
Invisible Histories Project Comes to Mississippi
by Joan Allison | photos from Invisible Histories Project [Above right: Early 1900s ‘chapbook’ written by a young man from Central Alabama. In the photo
Joan Allison
November 25, 2019
Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe
story and photos by Robin Beaudoin Odds are, you’ve passed by it, seen it on Florence in Overton Square while hopping into Maggie’s Pharm, Gould’s,
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
October 17, 2019
Celebrating Stonewall 50
story and photos by Vincent Astor I’ve been to two of the big anniversaries of the Stonewall Uprising, the 25th in 1994 and the 50th
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 you an icon. You can
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 first ever ‘Prideraiser’ beneficiary. Prideraiser
Focus Mid-South
September 16, 2019
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