State Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Jackson, praying with two rally participants Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Hooker introduced a resolution calling on state elected officials to ignore the June 26 SCOTUS decision making marriage equality the law [...]
Internationally acclaimed countertenor Terry Barber has teamed up with 17-time Grammy-winning "Classical Producer of the Year" Steven Epstein (of yo-yo ma, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin, Placido Domingo, etc) to create "Christmas Presence," a collection of [...]
As soon as Thanksgiving turkey is put in the fridge, get ready for Christmas by planning for "Christmas in Plymouth." The event is all about "city sidewalks, dressed in holiday style... a unique shopping and [...]
Across 1 Petty of "A League of Their Own" 5 Be reminded of S&M, e.g. 9 Arc on Bernstein's music score 13 Nuts 14 Hunted animal 15 Rubber on a rim 16 Start of a [...]
By Keith Orr Dec. 1 is always a somber day -- a time to remember those we have lost. Just as important, it is a time to renew efforts for an AIDS-free world. Much has [...]
BY Christopher Treacy Most would assume that within the art world, stigmas about HIV and AIDS would have petered out years ago. So many of our country's most talented [...]
BY Mark S. King The subtle moment came during the second segment of Matt Lauer's explosive interview with actor Charlie Sheen. It impressed me so deeply I actually backed up my recording and watched it [...]
"Cancer is first of all a disease of the body's geography, in contrast to syphilis and AIDS, whose definition depends on constructing a temporal sequence of stages," wrote Susan Sontag in her 1987 essay "AIDS [...]
BY AJ TRAGER DETROIT - Every year the world gathers together on Dec. 1 to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, show their support for those living with the disease and to remember those who [...]
COMPILED BY SHELBY CLARK PETKUS Dec. 1 6 a.m. Volunteer for World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day Detroit is pleased to offer volunteer opportunities for our upcoming World AIDS Day events happening at the Garden [...]
World AIDS Day Detroit Benefit Concert 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 Tickets: $30-85 Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave., Detroit http://www.worldaidsdayus.org "American Idol" alumni Malaya Watson -- who now goes professionally by her first name only [...]
FERNDALE - In less than two months of searching, Affirmations' Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Susan Erspamer as its next executive director. Previous executive director, Darrious Hilmon, announced his departure in October. [...]
BY BTL STAFF DETROIT - Equality Michigan announced Nov. 18 the appointment of its new deputy director, L. Michael Gipson. Gipson, M.S., is an award-winning writer and educator and is an arts, youth, LGBT rights [...]
The Affirmations L.E.A.D. (Leadership Exploration and Development) Institute is a first of its kind, transformational leadership program designed to provide emerging LGBTQ professionals with education, training, networking and mentoring opportunities to enhance their own personal [...]
ANN ARBOR - Ozone House Youth and Family Services announced Nov. 17 the appointment of Allie Schachter to the role of development director. Schachter brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new position, [...]
BY AJ TRAGER LANSING - The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed its decision Nov. 19 on a 2013 custody case involving a lesbian couple where, following a divorce, the nonbiological mom was denied custody and [...]
BTL STAFF DETROIT - Detroit and suburban religious and community organizations will gather on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, to remember those who have died, support those who are living with HIV and AIDS and [...]
BY BTL STAFF WASHINGTON D.C. - After a careful review and monitor of its implementation of equal access to housing in its programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, the U.S. Housing and Urban [...]
By DAVID CRARY For a few transgender Americans, this has been a year of glamour and fame. For many others, 2015 has been fraught with danger, violence and mourning. While Caitlyn Jenner made the cover [...]
Ho ho ho or whatever greeting you choose this season, but the holidays are upon us. For the majority of Americans that means spending a shit load of money on stuff nobody needs or wants. [...]
DRUMSTICK #1: If you're looking for a ploy to come out to your family this Thanksgiving, you might casually remark that according to "Biological Exuberance" by animal behavior specialist Dr. Bruce Bagemihl, the female domestic [...]
The end of HIV is near ... If we make use of the tools available to us today. And that is no short order. HIV stigma, slut shaming, lack of knowledge of HIV, fear: fear [...]
BY William Haycook Being 71, I have lived through pretty much all phases of the battle to achieve equal protection for members of our community. From living in the closet with the door firmly shut [...]
It's that time of year when, with joy or dread, we all get ready for the holidays. There's dinner to prepare and parties to attend. Everyone's making a list for someone to check twice before [...]
By Gwendolyn Ann Smith On Nov. 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance is marked with events, marches, letters from dignitaries and so on. Die-ins are held, walkways are chalked, and in at least one location, city [...]
BY DR. ABDUL EL-SAYED "Rare Cancer Seen in 44 Homosexuals" read a 1981 headline in the New York Times. Few realized that it would herald a pandemic that would become one of the greatest public [...]
