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by Robin Beaudoin | photos courtesy of Krystal Actis (Above photo: Actis says that her husband Marcelo, shown here in drag as his alter, Katie
by Melinda Lejman | photos courtesy of Edward Bogard Memphis knows how to feed its people, and you would be hard pressed not to find
story and photo by Dana Cooper Maddie Waters is not your average 18-year-old. Her sunny disposition belies the world of adversity she has overcome to
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer | photo by Greg Campbell If you are a loyal reader of Focus Mid-South Magazine, you already know her name. Robin
interview by Joan Allison | photo courtesy of Laurence Albert OK, so here’s an awkward first question: are you gay? Probably the best way to
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer Hello my darling holiday child! Come in, come in from out of the cold! You must be freezing! The wind off
by Kayla Gore, OUTMemphis Transgender Services Specialist | photo by Focus staff Statistics from studies by the National Center for Transgender Equality show a high
by Melinda Lejman | photos courtesy of Tina Allen “To me, there is no shame in telling the truth, but ironically, I think shame is
by Joan Allison TERMINOLOGY PRIMER Gender nonconformity The extent to which a person’s gender identity, role, or expression differs from the cultural norms prescribed for
story and photos by Dana Cooper Inside a charming Cooper-Young bungalow, the offices of OUTMemphis are teeming with pride and hope. Jessie Claudio, the
story and photos by Dana Cooper Two things are immediately apparent upon meeting Adam Phillips, the general manager of the original Café Eclectic at
At a time when threats to liberty and justice abound, having an ally and supporter like Melisa Valdez is invaluable. A 14-year resident of Memphis,
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