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
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
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
Where the Punk Spirit Lives: Inside HavenHaus and Memphis’s Queer DIY Scene
by William Smythe When I was young, I used to be punk. I attended house shows at places in Memphis
William Smythe
August 4, 2025
From Guatemala to Green Card: Two Sisters’ Journey
by Luis A. Bermúdez When Christell and Jonerith Hernandez received their green cards, it wasn’t just a legal milestone—it was
Luis A. Bermudez
July 31, 2025
Divergent: Bridging Memphis’ Musical Legacy with Queer Identity
In the heart of Memphis, a city steeped in musical history, a new sound is emerging—one that intertwines the rawness
Focus Mid-South
July 9, 2025
Finding Harmony: TeKay’s Passion for Performance, Education, and the Legacy of Jubilee
by Cary Vaugn TeKay is the kind of artist whose journey has taken him to almost every continent. His story
Cary Vaughn
July 9, 2025
What Karaoke Night Reveals
by Briar Brakhage It was a Thursday night in Midtown Memphis, and a karaoke singer tied their oversized flannel around
Briar Brakhage
July 9, 2025
