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Jacob “Mr. The Jakers” Aaron Tanner: A Loving Legend

August 9, 1965-April 13, 2021 Special to Focus Mid-Southby Robin Beaudoin Ownby A beloved member of the Memphis LGBT community, Jacob Aaron Tanner, died last night aftera courageous battle with…

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Author David Jackson Ambrose Tackles LGBT Relationships, Mental Health, and “Transracialism” in Sophomore Novel, A Blind Eye

Multiple worlds collide in Philadelphia-based author David Jackson Ambrose’s sophomore novel, A Blind Eye. The novel delves into various forms of domestic abuse, disability, the politics of racial and gender…

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The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Family Pets

From NIH News in Health | images from Shutterstock Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more…

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Inside Hollywood

story by Romeo San Vincente A ‘Wizard of Oz’ remake? Lol ok. New Line Cinema is teaming up with Emmy Award winning filmmaker Nicole Kassell (“Watchmen”) for a remake of…

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Fortune Feimster is Giving the Gays Something to Talk About

By Chris Azzopardi | photos courtesy of Fortune Feimster Fortune Feimster’s mouth has been going and going and going. “I talk a lot right now,” says the Southern comedian who…

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Ask Allie: Is Questioning Gender Real or Simply Trending?

by Sarah Rutledge Fischer (she/they) Dear Allie, I feel like everywhere I turn someone is questioning their gender, exploring they/them pronouns, or changing their name. And not just celebrities. Half…

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Trees: Memphis’ Cherished Crown

story and photos by Tricia Dewey (she/her) Turning one’s gaze to the landscape of Memphis in springtime, the greening panorama of trees is a lovely sight. Trees are everywhere– throughout…

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Focus On: Gina Sweat

by Allen Brewer (he/his) | photos courtesy of Gina Sweat Among the brave members of the Memphis Fire Department, Fire Chief Gina Sweat stands out not only as the first…

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Positive Thoughts: Fighting For Our Shot

by Rick Guasco How HIV activists won their fight for inclusion in a major COVID-19 vaccine study Victory came in the form of a tweet posted in the middle of…

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Slate of Hate is Still Trying to Find a Home in Tennessee

by Joan Allison, Focus® Managing Editor (she/her); edited by Shahin Samiei, MPH (he/his)Shelby County Committee Chair, Tennessee Equality Project (ssamiei_mem@yahoo.com) Each year, certain legislators take it upon themselves to propose…

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Jacob “Mr. The Jakers” Aaron Tanner: A Loving Legend

Author David Jackson Ambrose Tackles LGBT Relationships, Mental Health, and “Transracialism” in Sophomore Novel, A Blind Eye

The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Family Pets

Inside Hollywood

Fortune Feimster is Giving the Gays Something to Talk About

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Ask Allie: Is Questioning Gender Real or Simply Trending?

Trees: Memphis’ Cherished Crown

Focus On: Gina Sweat

Positive Thoughts: Fighting For Our Shot

Slate of Hate is Still Trying to Find a Home in Tennessee

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