Russian activists demonstrate in St. Petersburg. LANSING - Activists in St. Petersburg, Russia are encouraging leaders of Michigan's Capitol City to take action over violations of the human rights of LGBT citizens in that [...]

By Roman Collins A St. Petersburg, Russian LGBT activist bleeding as a result of assaults at a demonstration at the end of June. The blood running from his nose was what drew my eyes. [...]

Battle Creek Pride takes place July 19-21 with three main events to encourage acceptance and diversity in the community. The weekend kicks off with the second annual White Party July 19 from 9 p.m. to [...]

DETROIT - Even though she is a defendant in the case, Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown wants to see the Hazel Park couple who is suing for the right to marry and adopt their children [...]

DETROIT (A.P.) - A federal judge says he'll hear arguments Oct. 1 on the legality of Michigan's ban on gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples. Judge Bernard Friedman set the date Wednesday in what [...]

Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks, executive director of NBJC, with Kick's Executive Director Curtis Lipscomb at the Out on the Hill Black LGBT Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. Sept. 2012. DETROIT - A myriad of challenges [...]

DETROIT - The murder of 19-year-old Shelly "Treasure" Hilliard (Moore) Oct. 23, 2011 sent shock waves through the transgender community in Detroit. Her torso had been decapitated, burned and stashed underneath a mattress. People who [...]

By Crystal Proxmire 1. How did you get involved with KICK and how has it been beneficial to you? I became involved with KICK when I went through the LEAD program in the spring of [...]

By Crystal Proxmire 1. How did you first find out about KICK and what have you learned by being part of it? I found out about KICK through a friend who introduced me to Curtis [...]

1. How long have you been involved with KICK and what has that been like for you? It's only been a little over one year since I first walked into the KICK Office (back in [...]

Despite statewide campaigns and plenty of BTL stories, there are still people in the LGBT community who do not realize they can be fired for being gay in Michigan. That's why cities across the state [...]

On July 10 the Meridian Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to amend their internal policies to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. They also unanimously resolved to amend their human rights [...]

When Mark LaChey went to North Carolina to serve as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention, he was struck by the warm welcome he and other LGBT people received. He and over 500 others [...]

staff reports ROCHESTER HILLS - The politician who fought against the right of cities to pass inclusive human rights ordinances, and was among those in the Hungry 4 Equality's "Hall of Shame" has announced plans [...]

FERNDALE - Social worker and licensed counselors with any level of experience with the LGBT community can benefit from a new series of workshops being hosted at Affirmations. With trainings by experts like Antonia Caretto, [...]

Lansing Mayor Virgil Bernero weighed in late Wednesday afternoon on growing concerns by city officials over the municipality's relationship with St. Petersburg Russia. To say he got it wrong is an understatement. In an interview [...]