Today’s LGBT+ Lesson: Pronouns
Gender neutral pronouns have been around for centuries. At least as far back as 12th century Old English, the pronouns
Focus Mid-South
January 17, 2021
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Navigating Divorce with Dignity
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer In our culture, divorce is assumed to be a battlefield. Two people who can no longer
Sarah Rutledge Fischer
January 14, 2021
Ask Allie: Finding Trans Youth Role Models
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer Dear Allie, Last November, watching Kamala Harris take the stage as the first someone-who-looks-like- me to
Sarah Rutledge Fischer
January 3, 2021
Out of the Woods: A New Animal Rescue
story and photos by Robin Beaudoin Ownby (Above: Left, Harvey holding resident opposum, George Jones. At right, a baby squirrel
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
December 9, 2020
Announcing the Inaugural 40 Over 40 Honorees
We, at Focus Middle Tennessee, had the pleasure of learning about so many people over the past few months. Several,
Lauren Means
November 20, 2020
TN Shakespeare Co. Stages Pandemic “Romeo & Juliet” Outdoors at Wiseacre Brewery on Nov. 14
[Above production photograph with Blake Currie (Romeo) and Lauren Gunn (Juliet)] Tennessee Shakespeare Company Performs the Country’s First Modern Pandemic Production
Focus Mid-South
November 9, 2020
Choices New Building Gives Life to Better Healthcare
story and photos by Tricia Dewey With the opening of their new offices on the edge of the Medical District
Tricia Dewey
November 8, 2020
Focus Awards 2020 Virtual: Rollin’ Out the Winners
It was an evening of glitz, glam, phenomenal honorees, and….roller skating! Yep, Focus publisher, Ray Rico, in a dramatic performance
Focus Mid-South
November 6, 2020
Three Ways to Reach LGBTQ Consumers in the New Normal
by Joey Amato The recent COVID-19 pandemic has turned consumer behavior upside down, but in recent days we have seen
Joey Amato
October 29, 2020
Congressman Cohen Deplores Impact of Trump Executive Order Jeopardizing Diversity Training
University of Memphis response an unfortunate result of bad policy MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today expressed his deep
Focus Mid-South
October 29, 2020
Adapting to Life’s Changes
by Belo Cipriani | photo courtesy of Belo Cipriani Planning for a ResetAs a child, one of my most frustrating
Belo Cipriani
October 28, 2020
Do Animals Go to Heaven?
by Peter R. Gathje Do animals go to heaven? When I was a child, I was told in Catechism class,
Peter Gathje
October 9, 2020
