William Smythe
November 5, 2023
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Q + A with Filmmaker Naima Overton
(Above photo of Naima Overton, by Malik Martin) We partnered with Indie Memphis to bring you a queer guide to
Ray Rico
October 17, 2023
The Uprising of The Sanctuary Memphis
(Above photo: Owners Aidan Alexander and Aundrea Lowery-Alexander of The Sanctuary) If you are looking for a place in Memphis
Whitney Carter
September 20, 2023
Inclusive Spanish: An Interview with Liz Coffield
Memphis-based Spanish instructor Liz Coffield has been studying Spanish since she was just six years old: she attended a bilingual
Tiffany Day
August 10, 2023
Lavender Tinted Skies: The Importance of Queer Youth Spaces
It begins where I’m sure many of us begin: lying awake late at night, mind racing. I had just gone
William Smythe
June 29, 2023
Trans Pride Week Events 6/11-6/15
JennaOnFire Productions has announced several upcoming events for Trans Pride Week, 6/11-6/15. First up, we have Pollys Playground: A Family-Friendly
Focus Mid-South
June 6, 2023
Book Review: Clarkisha Kent’s ‘Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto’
My dad is from the south side of Chicago. My mom is from Garowe, Somalia. Growing up, it felt there
Nubia Yasin
May 17, 2023
Friends of George’s Seeks Injunction Against Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law
Memphis, TN, March 2023: Friends of George’s, a Memphis-based 501(c)(3) theatre company, has filed suit against the state of Tennessee
Focus Mid-South
March 29, 2023
Safe Spaces, Environmental Stressors, and Tips to Cope
by Shadeau Rhodes, LCSW, CFTP, Ferren Family Counseling When I started writing this, I had a great idea for how
Ferren Family Counseling
March 27, 2023
Protecting Your Energy Despite Discriminatory Laws Lingering
Special to Focus We want to remind you that you are valued and loved for who you are, regardless of
Focus Mid-South
March 17, 2023
Memphis Latin Community Responds to Anti-Drag Efforts
(above photo: Gabby Salinas & drag artist Moth Moth Moth at the TN capitol in Nashville earlier this year, protesting
Tricia Dewey
March 13, 2023
A Trans Activist’s Reflections from Nashville
This week, I traveled to the state capitol and had the honor of testifying against House Bill 001, which is
Vaniel Simmons
February 17, 2023
