Q + A with Josh Horton, Founder of Creative Works
by Chellie Bowman | image above by Brandon Rike How long have you been a part of the creative community?
Ray Rico
September 28, 2022
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Q + A with Designer Shelda Edwards
Tell us about the Legend of Shelda studio. What does this space help cultivate? How does it define you? When
Focus Mid-South
September 22, 2022
Diving Into Fish Flicks
I got the chance to have a chat with Jackson McMinn, the creator behind the YouTube channel “Fish Flicks” (and
Vijdan Gill
September 14, 2022
Musings by Lady A: Do It Yourself
For as long as I have been out, there have been troubles in some relationships about where, and with whom,
Vincent Astor
September 9, 2022
HOIST Continues a Legacy of Leather Culture with Safe, Consenting Practices
(Photos courtesy of Sir Den) HOIST has been around for seven years. Focus had the pleasure of speaking with Boy
Ray Rico
July 29, 2022
A Kiss From Crystal Jo Casino
(photos courtesy of Crystal Jo) July 1st 1994. Crystal Jo Casino steps into a spot on a club floor. The
Moth Moth Moth
July 25, 2022
The Diva of the Cards: Hunny Blunt!
(above photo by Drew Parker) Meet Hunny Blunt, a drag entertainer and true lady of wisdom! Hunny directs drag shows
Moth Moth Moth
July 18, 2022
Brenda Newport + Will Ryder: Finding Love On & Off Stage
Share a little bit about yourselves. Brenda: My name is Brenda Newport, and I’m nonbinary, gender fluid. I’m not trans
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
July 11, 2022
Promethean Fire: Tamar Love on Life, Cello, & What’s Next for Mama Honey
I have the most wonderful friend to introduce you to. She comes with a universe of musical experience. If you
Moth Moth Moth
May 31, 2022
Dionne & Millie: Coming Out and Coming Together
When we don’t have a shared lived experience with others, it can cause us to develop a blind spot. When
KeOnte Criswell
May 27, 2022
Focus Center Foundation Taps Local Artist, Moth, to Build LGBT-focused Programs
The Focus Center Foundation, a Memphis non-profit foundation that provides programming for Focus LGBT magazine and the Mid-South community has
Focus Mid-South
May 26, 2022
Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of One’s Own Name
For Tess Shelton, the battle to win easier name changing systems for trans people is personal. Tess’s girlfriend is trans,
Moth Moth Moth
May 16, 2022
