Material Manipulator & Metalsmith IZA BATEMAN
by Mud | photos by Jackson McMinn & Moth Moth Moth Memphis-based artist Iza Bateman has been focusing on material
Mud
January 5, 2023
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Care for EVERY. BODY.
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi (PPTNM) is the latest provider of in-person Gender Affirming Hormone (GAH) Care in
Savannah Bearden
December 7, 2022
Marching for Drag: The Hustle of Creating Grassroots Representation
by Moth Moth Moth | photos by Drew Parker After the cancellation of the drag show to celebrate the closing
Moth Moth Moth
November 23, 2022
Q + A with Illustrator Mia Saine
by Chris Reeder-Young | above photo by Marcus Menefee CRY: Tell me a little about yourself and your entrée into
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
November 14, 2022
The Power of Showing Up for Yourself: A Conversation with Trinette Johnson-Williams
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos by Nicole Craig Tell me a little about yourself. I’m originally from Mississippi, but I
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
November 9, 2022
Andrew Stanford: Photographer + 3D Maker
by Tricia Dewey | photos by Andrew Stanford By day Andrew Stanford makes ad content and is a videographer and
Tricia Dewey
November 3, 2022
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
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
