Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage in & Juliet Thanksgiving week, the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis hosted the national tour of & Juliet, a dazzling pop
by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking up—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—to help meet essential needs or challenge unjust systems. For the LGBTQ+ community,
by Cary Vaughn When the house lights dim and the stage comes to life in Memphis, audiences are transported into another world. What they don’t see is the discipline and
by Ray Rico For nearly four decades, Susan Mackenzie, she/her, has been a steadfast advocate for families in Memphis, Tennessee. As a practicing attorney and an openly lesbian member of
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is thrilled to welcome Chef Eli Townsend as our new Food + Drink Editor. Beginning in 2026, Chef Eli will lead a brand-new series,
by Ray Rico Since 2016, the Blue Suede Sisters, Memphis’ chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, have been bringing joy, visibility, and radical affirmation to the LGBTQ+ community. Their
by Briar Brakhage A valuable tool for caring for the health and wellness of our bodies is massage therapy and bodywork. Massage is not just for relaxation and pampering. Therapeutic
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is excited to welcome Zack Orsborn, artist, creativity coach, and founder of Like Really Creative, as a new recurring contributor in 2026. Through his
Brought to you by the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce Who We Are The MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce connects and supports LGBTQ-owned and allied businesses across the Mid-South through
by Tricia Dewey Where in Memphis can you find classes with titles like Tween Cooking Challenge, Colorcopia with the Dixon, Ramen and Reels: Cells at Work, Clean Mixology, Acting &
by Zack Orsborn I lost my connection to my creative energy in the middle of the tangled scruff of life: a pandemic, a failing marriage careening toward divorce, a descent
Dr. Bruce Randolph, Interim Health Director & Officer, Shelby County Health Dept. opens at 9:10 am. Call to action and open by Moderator, Christin Webb, Greater You Leadership. Today’s Theme:
