By Emell Derra Adolphus Actor, singer, dancer - Alex Newell comes with a lot of labels. He's been called our next "Dreamgirl." A hero for the black transgender community. "Unique." And according to Bill O'Reilly, [...]
By Christopher J. Treacy I'll never forget the first time I saw Erasure perform. It was at The Ritz in NYC, 1987. I was 17 years old, and singer Andy Bell took the stage in [...]
By Jerome Stuart Nichols (From left) Chanel Hunter and Jadein Black For local drag performers, Pride when you show the community what you've got. When you're one of the newest drag revues around, it's [...]
AJ Trager Jessica Roshek, Kathy Adamek, Pam Kwiatkowski and Michell Reeve after the Rainbow Run. FERNDALE There couldn't have been more perfect weather for Ferndale Pride this past Saturday. It was hot, really hot, [...]
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service HOW LOW CAN THEY Incumbent U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) has a zero rating from the Human Rights Campaign for his record on LGBT related issues. But in today's [...]
Jonah Hill. Jonah Hill, known for "Superbad" and "The Wolf of Wall Street," is apologizing for calling a paparazzi a "faggot" this past weekend. The actor, 31, used the slur after being followed by [...]
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service ILLINOIS LAW ENACTED: Several county clerks around Illinois opened their offices Sunday so that same-sex couples could obtain marriage licenses on the first day the state legislatureÕs new marriage [...]
By Lisa Keen Public opinion on same-sex relations has improved more dramatically than it has on any other controversial issue with strong moral sensibilities, according to data released May 30 by the Gallup Poll organization. [...]
With the glorious powerhouse "Vanishing," off her star-making 1990 debut, Mariah Carey couldn't have known she'd be foreshadowing another release some 25 years later. "If I could recapture all of the memories, bring them to [...]
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service HATE VIOLENCE STEADY: An annual report on LGBT-related hate violence, released Thursday, indicates the number of incidents reported in 2013 "stayed relatively consistent" with the number reported in 2012. [...]
May 28 Kalamazoo Pride Euchre Tournament Presenting Organization: Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center (KGLRC) Time: 7 p.m. Location: Metro Diner & Nightclub, 411 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo Contact: http://www.kglrc.org/pride May 30 Motor City Bears [...]
By Jerome Stuart Nichols Talking to Tony Lucca, it's clear he has his head on straight. Though the Pontiac-born musician was a finalist during the second season of "The Voice," he hasn't been jaded by [...]
By Emell Derra Adolphus Photo: Illustrious Photography Sam "DJ Maestro" Anderson has been busy promoting his latest club hit "Birthday Slide," a dancehall remix featuring Jamaican artist Phillip T2k. And if you haven't heard [...]
By Jerome Stuart Nichols A lot can change in a year. For all-lesbian folk-rock duo Jane of Arc the past year has been one of departure, resurrection and release. Although many bands would falter under [...]
By AJ Trager Photo: Robert Guzman It doesn't take a genius to figure out why Bride Stripped Bare is glamming up the Ferndale Pride stage, but in case you haven't figured it out, Ely3000 [...]
By Shelby Clark Petkus With the sun finally making a regular appearance, it's time to get out into the good weather. What's a better way than to hop on a Harley and cruise to Michigan's [...]
By Amy J. Parrent Gary Lehman (right, with Peter Jacokes) performing at the recent Detroit Improv Festival at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale. Photo: Heather Sejnow Gary Lehman (center) performing at the recent [...]
By Romeo San Vicente Luke MacFarland. Photo: Shutterstock.com Physician, heal thy closeted self A new doctor show is coming to television. Yes, yes, we know, there's always a new doctor show coming to television. [...]
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By Paulette Niemiec Faith leaders have joined together to support same-sex marriage in Michigan. They gathered at press conference May 22 in Detroit to call on media to include their message of love and acceptance [...]
Rev. Roland Stringfellow BTL photo: Jason A. Michael FERNDALE - It's been a few months since he stepped into the position, but Rev. Roland Stringfellow was officially installed as senior pastor and teacher of [...]
By Amy J. Parrent The happily married couple: James Kirwan and Paul Bruce. Photo: James Kirwan If you're going to read Paul Bruce's list of accomplishments out loud, take a big breath first. You'll [...]
By AJ Trager FERNDALE - Affirmations is recruiting! Starting with Ferndale Pride May 31 and stretching to June 6, Affirmations will be hosting a daily event to celebrate the ally community and their support of [...]
By MaryClaire Dale PHILADELPHIA -- The Memorial Day weekend will get off to a festive start as gays and lesbians begin to marry across Pennsylvania. The state could see scores of weddings following a federal [...]
BTL Staff Report A newly released 84 page report, "A Roadmap for Change: Federal Policy Recommendations for Addressing the Criminalization of LGBT People and People with HIV," is one of the first reports of its [...]
Associated Press The Human Rights Campaign says the Waveland City Council has passed an anti-discrimination resolution recognizing the dignity and worth of all city residents -- including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. [...]
Another day, another terrible thing happening in this world and another person trying to pin it on the gays. Piece of shit garbage person Elliot Rodger murdered six people in Isla Vista, California, stabbing three [...]
I'm not quiet sure if it was 12:06 or 12:07 a.m. in my heavenly sojourn. It seems like a century between these 60 seconds. Believe it or not, two seemingly angelic things are happening to [...]
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith Some stories just don't have happy endings. A transgender teenager only identified as "Jane Doe," has been in the custody of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families for roughly 11 [...]
By Dan Martin As I watched my friends rush to the courthouses to marry on March 22nd my heart swelled with joy; when the stay came down just hours after lifting the ban, I felt [...]
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service HOUSTON COUNCIL VOTES TODAY: The Houston City Council is scheduled to vote today on an ordinance proposed by lesbian Mayor Annise Parker, to adopt a policy that prohibits discrimination [...]
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service HOUSTON COUNCIL APPROVES LAW: The Houston City Council heard more than eight hours of public comment Wednesday before voting 11 to 6 in favor of Mayor Annise Parker's comprehensive [...]
BTL Staff Report May 29, at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference, Gov. Rick Snyder came out in support of an amendment to the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) to include language on sexual [...]
