The Art of Well-Being: On Stage and Off
by Cary Vaughn When the house lights dim and the stage comes to life in Memphis, audiences are transported into
Cary Vaughn
November 12, 2025
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
Introducing a New Flavor at Focus: At the Table with Chef Eli Townsend
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is thrilled to welcome Chef Eli Townsend as our new Food + Drink Editor.
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 2025
Blue Suede Sisters: Gender-Affirming Joy in Memphis
by Ray Rico Since 2016, the Blue Suede Sisters, Memphis’ chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, have been bringing
Ray Rico
November 12, 2025
MidSouth LGBT Chamber Briefs
Brought to you by the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce Who We Are The MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce connects
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 2025
Mystic Moons – November+December Readings
by Luna Starr, Your Queer Cosmic Guide Hey there, star seekers! Luna Starr here, ready to bring you your bi-monthly
Luna Starr
November 11, 2025
Living Out Loud: Mx. Renae Taylor on Resilience, Advocacy, and Building a Future of Joy
by Ray Rico For over two decades, Mx. Renae Taylor has been a fierce voice for Black trans liberation and
Ray Rico
September 30, 2025
Small Acts of Kindness: How the Mama Bears are Changing the World
by Chris Pepple In 2014, Liz Dyer had a simple but powerful dream: to create a private Facebook group where
Daphne Butler
September 30, 2025
When the Universe Calls, Tami Answers
by Briar Brakhage There are a lot of ways to experience DRUS Bar. More nights than not, you can find
Briar Brakhage
September 23, 2025
Focus Awards 2025: A Decade of Grit and Glam
by Ray Rico The 10th Annual Focus Awards lit up Ballet Memphis in Overton Square on Friday, August 22, with
Ray Rico
September 4, 2025
WeCare TN Enters Its Change Era with the Southern Trans Celebration
by Tricia Dewey Jasmine Tasaki, executive director of WeCare TN, has entered her change era. She is ready to change
Tricia Dewey
September 4, 2025
Mystic Moons – September+October Readings
by Luna Starr, your Queer Cosmic Guide Hey there, star seekers! Luna Starr here, ready to bring you your bi-monthly
Luna Starr
September 4, 2025
Bridging Mental Health and HIV Care in Public Health: A conversation between Dr. Michelle Taylor, MD, DrPH, MPA, and Dr. Justin K. Dodson, PhD, LPC
Mental health is public health. That belief drives much of the work at the Shelby County Health Department – and
Focus Mid-South
August 20, 2025
