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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, advocacy is more than just action; it’s a legacy. Through generations of protest, organizing, and mutual care, queer and trans people have fought for their ...
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 dedication behind every pirouette, every monologue, and every gesture. Maintaining both physical and mental well-being is essential for performers to stay strong, focused, and resilient through rehea...
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 the community, she has dedicated...
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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, At the Table with Chef Eli...
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 gender-affirming closet—the Be-You-tique—is more than a clothing distribution project. It’s a space where trans and gender-expansive people explore identit...
