Stay Golden: The Outsiders Brings Grit, Heart, and Power to Memphis
Special to Focus The Outsiders arrives at the Orpheum Theatre with a force that feels both familiar and newly alive.
Focus Mid-South
January 21, 2026
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Advocacy in Action: Young Voices Leading the Way
by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking up—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—to help meet
Vaniel Simmons
November 12, 2025
Cocktails with the Krewe
We’re a fun group! Come hang out with us. We’d love to get to know you.
Event Editor
October 1, 2025
Memphis Launches First-Ever LGBTQ Business Week
October 13–18, 2025 | Presented by the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce Memphis, TN – The MidSouth LGBT Chamber of
Focus Mid-South
September 24, 2025
MidSouth Pride Parade Returns with Joy and Resilience
By Ray Rico After severe weather and flooding forced its cancellation earlier this month, the MidSouth Pride Parade made a
Ray Rico
June 25, 2025
The Reunion Project Hosts Memphis Town Hall: “Life Beyond HIV” – A Two-Day Community Convening for People Living and Aging with HIV
Memphis, TN – June 12, 2025 — The Reunion Project, the national alliance of HIV long-term survivors, is proud to
Focus Mid-South
June 17, 2025
Creating Space, Sharing Strength: Jenna Lee Dunn and the Mission to Empower the Trans Community in the Mid-South
by Ray Rico In the shifting tides of today’s South, where visibility often comes with resistance, one woman stands steady,
Ray Rico
May 8, 2025
Time With Dr. Taylor: HIV Care in Shelby County
HIV Testing, Treatment, and Prevention in Shelby County Special to Focus Taking care… At Focus LGBT Magazine, we are dedicated
Focus Mid-South
April 7, 2025
Strength in Unity with MidSouth LGBT Chamber
Building a Thriving LGBT Business Community with the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce Dear Friends, We have survived worse. It
Focus
March 5, 2025
Power in Policy: TEP’s Purpose
TEP’s Purpose Interviews by Tricia Dewey In the heart of Tennessee, where legislative battles often shape the landscape for marginalized
Tricia Dewey
March 4, 2025
Finding Home at the Hospitality Hub
A Memphis Sanctuary for the Unhoused by Tricia Dewey On any given morning, a crowd of unhoused Memphians gathers at
Tricia Dewey
February 5, 2025
