Exploring the Work of Brantley Ellzey
(Above: Brantley poses in front of his artwork. The piece commemorates the Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Centennial. It is hung at
Ray Rico
March 22, 2022
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Iron & Gold: Amber Ahmad Creates Culture and Space through Mythology-Infused Artwork
by Moth Moth Moth | photo by Marcus Menefee There is a marvelous person staring back at me from my
Moth Moth Moth
March 7, 2022
Q + A with Andrea Morales
Andrea Morales is a photojournalist based in Memphis and the Visuals Director at MLK50, a Black woman-led non-profit newsroom. Having
Ray Rico
March 4, 2022
LGBTQ+ Couples Provide Loving, Supportive Homes to Memphis-area Foster Children
by Youth Villages (Above photo: Richard, Alvin, Robert & Jaz Lewis) It’s Baby Steps Richard and Alvin Lewis had been
Focus Mid-South
February 24, 2022
Pet Reproductive Health
by Alyssa Aldridge, Spay Memphis Manager Whether it be with a general practitioner or a gynecologist, staying on top of
Alyssa Aldridge
February 14, 2022
Disparities in Transgender Healthcare and Finding a Path Forward for Inclusive & Affirming Care
by Marisa Actis Transgender and gender non-conforming people are individuals that come to realize at some stage in life that
Marisa Actis
January 21, 2022
Therapist Moe Ari Brown on Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Chris Reeder Young Tell me a little about yourself and your clinical background. I am a Licensed Marriage and
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
January 14, 2022
Empowering, Entertaining, Affirming the Black Queer Community: Meet the Headliners
by Phillis Lewis | photos by L.A. Dowell Photography Headliners Memphis is a group of LGBTQ community members, stakeholders, gatekeepers
Phillis Lewis
January 13, 2022
Fossey Lynn Sugarbaker
story and photos by Chris Reeder Young Fossey Lynn Sugarbaker was born January 16, 2013, a Capricorn. Her namesake is
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
December 31, 2021
Memphis-Area Rescue Groups
by Tricia Dewey Pet adoption groups, including shelters, humane societies, and rescues, abound in Memphis and the Mid-South because of
Tricia Dewey
December 16, 2021
Rescuing Six-Legged Animals
photo above & story by Maureen Truax Holland, Esq. Full disclosure: I was asked to write this article when the
Maureen Holland
December 6, 2021
Liftoff for the LGBT Chamber
by Robin Beaudoin Ownby The new MidSouth LGBT Chamber held its launch party on November 18 th at Grind City
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
December 2, 2021
