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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,


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


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


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


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


Behind the Memphis Chess Club’s Fascinating History and Nerd Nite
The Memphis Chess Club—the second-oldest in the United States— is way more than a chess haven.


Honoring Our Trans Siblings this Trans Day of Remembrance
How you can show up this Trans Day of Remembrance in Memphis.


Come Celebrate at Trans Fest 2023
Here’s everything you need to know about the first annual Trans Fest in Memphis.


Celebrating Excellence: 2023 Legacy Awards Honorees Shine at the National Civil Rights Museum
The 5th Annual Legacy Awards took center stage at the renowned National Civil Rights Museum, hosted by the visionary Jasmine


Editor’s Note: In Celebration of Us
In this Editor’s note, new Digital Content Editor, Jasper Joyner, shares their vision for Focus Magazine.