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CONTENTS | <strong>Mar</strong>+<strong>Apr</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
5 CONTRIBUTORS<br />
7 THEME: NERD<br />
8 COMMUNITY<br />
How Memphis Public Libraries became an oasis<br />
for LGBTQ+ readers<br />
12 TRAVEL<br />
Three outdoor enthusiast groups share the many<br />
nerdy wonders of Memphis’ nature scene<br />
16 COMMUNITY<br />
Nerd Night, and the deep history of the renowned<br />
Memphis Chess Club<br />
18 ORIGINAL MEMPHIS<br />
Our We Saw You OUT series documents proud<br />
LGBTQ locals. Look out for yourself or a friend!<br />
20 LIFE<br />
Lo Norman: streamer, filmmaker, masked<br />
multidisciplinary artist, and self-proclaimed nerd<br />
24 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Theater nerds of Opera Memphis delve into the<br />
fascinating and surprisingly queer world of opera<br />
28 LIFE<br />
Let’s come together to understand the facts and<br />
realities of the HIV/AIDS epidemic<br />
30 MUSIC<br />
Our new column featuring Jordan Occasionally<br />
highlights 8 amazing songs by LGBTQ artists<br />
32 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT<br />
An essay and artwork as part of Prism Pages, No. 11<br />
36 LIFE<br />
Psychic intuitive Minnassa Gabon shares <strong>Mar</strong>ch +<br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il horoscope readings for every sign!<br />
38 LIFE<br />
Don’t panic this tax season: Nerd out with these<br />
useful financial tips<br />
ON THE COVER<br />
Lo Norman<br />
photo by Jasmine Smith<br />
Find the story on page 20<br />
ON THIS PAGE<br />
photo courtesy of<br />
Memphis Chess Club<br />
Find the story on page 16<br />
6 Nerd | <strong>Mar</strong>+<strong>Apr</strong> <strong>2024</strong> | focuslgbt.com
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