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Advocacy Groups Call for Unity in Wake of Orlando Mass Shooting
WASHINGTON, DC, June 13, 2016--The National LGBTQ Task Force along with 52 other groups today called for unity in the wake of the mass shooting that took place in Orlando last weekend. The attack that [...]
Mariah Carey Q&A: Visions of (Unconditional) Love, Bravery and Bad Hair Through the Lens of a Longtime ‘Lamb’
Photo: Denise Truscello I told my mom I interviewed Mariah Carey and she cried. "I know how much this means to you," she said, verklempt. She knows Mariah saved my life. I was 10 [...]
Michigan LGBT Community Reacts to Orlando
The following are statements coming in from organizations around Michigan: Equality Michigan Reacts to Orlando Nightclub Attack June 13, 2016
National Gay Media Association Statement on Orlando shootings
The National Gay Media Association is stunned at the mass shooting at an LGBT club in Orlando, Florida. At least 50 people have been killed, and dozens more injured in the attack. "Our hearts go [...]
Orlando Gay Nightclub Attack Likely an Act of Terrorism
"This was an act of terror," said President Barack Obama during a news briefing at the White House. "This was an act of hate." Media are reporting that alleged shooter Omar Mateen called 9-1-1 prior [...]
‘We Are Orlando’ Gatherings Planned
Updated June 13 9:55 a.m. The website We Are Orlando has information on events and ways to support the Orlando community in the wake of this attack on the LGBTQ community and our nation's largest [...]
5 Reasons Why Being a Gay Extrovert Is Sometimes The Pits
Being gay and an extrovert seems to go hand-in-hand. Many of us have an innate ability to connect with others that makes being outgoing look effortless, but the truth is, sometimes we need a break [...]
Bowie Tribute to be Performed by Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Music Hall
The New York Times called him a "person of relentless reinvention" and he was widely known as a musical chameleon. David Bowie transcended musical genres, fashion trends and cultural norms to become an iconic figure [...]
Trans-sylvania
Across 1 Whack, off, or delight 5 Bit of salt, for Stephen Pyles 9 Rubber-stamp 13 "Hi" to Lorca 14 Man, as a cruising goal 15 "Six Feet Under" box material 16 Gomer's "anti" 17 [...]
The Ringwald: Something Else to Feel Pride In
By Amy J. Parrent It's Pride Month, and time to celebrate with - what else - some theater. Lucky for everyone, The Ringwald Theatre has rolled a seven - the seventh annual installment of the [...]
Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Brings Clay, Glass & Metal Show Back to Washington Avenue
ROYAL OAK - With the construction long complete, The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will fire up Washington Avenue once again June 11 & 12, returning the popular Clay, Glass & Metal Show to its [...]
Detroit Soul Singer Declares That Now is Her Moment
It's an age old story: Alise King got her start singing in church. "When I was about 12, I discovered that I had a voice," said King, who grew up on Detroit's east side and [...]
Singer Seeks to Deliver a ‘Message of Encouragement’ During Motor City Pride
Johnathan Celestin loves performing at Pride festivals. "It's always big energy and lots of love," said the Washington, D.C.-based singer. "I think a lot of time people come to Prides to celebrate. It's a celebration [...]
Newcomer in ‘No Rush’ to Sell Her Soul
Sam Tolson is an oddity. A native of Toledo, Ohio, she didn't grow up singing. Never sang in church. Never really sang anywhere in fact. Until, that is, the beginning of 2012 when she suddenly [...]
Motor City Pride Returns to Downtown Detroit this Weekend
Photo:Andrew Potter DETROIT - It's that time of year again. The rainbow flag will be waving high over Hart Plaza when Motor City Pride comes to downtown Detroit June 11-12. The festival will be [...]
LGBT Detroit Purchases Building in Northwest Detroit
BY BTL STAFF DETROIT - LGBT Detroit recently purchased a commercial space on Detroit's northwest side making it the first black LGBT nonprofit in the country to operate within its own space. "No one has [...]
Why Affirmations? Erspamer Discusses The Future of Michigan’s Largest LGBT Center
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE - Seven months ago, Affirmations -- Michigan's largest LGBT community center -- announced the appointment of Susan Erspamer as the new executive director and leader of the organization. At the time [...]
Local Faith Leaders Speak Out Against ‘Religious Freedom’ Laws
It was the crowning glory of the modern gay rights movement. Last June the Supreme Court granted gays the right to marry. And so many mistakenly thought the battle had been won and that equal [...]
Ferndale Pride a Little Wet, but Mostly Wonderful
The storm clouds gathered and a few errant raindrops fell throughout the day, but Mother Nature withheld her fury and Ferndale Pride went off mostly without a hitch. That is until later in the day [...]
Ferndale Wedding a First for a Pride Festival in Michigan
Three couples wed Saturday at the Married With Pride ceremony in the Community Art Gallery of Ferndale. Organizers of Ferndale Pride say they are the first to be wed at a Michigan Pride event since [...]
Bigotry Puts a Heavy Burden on Transgender Youth
By Amy Lynn Smith Brittany and Brittney of Waterford pose after the ceremony with their rings. BTL photo: Jason A. Michael. It's hard enough being in high school, no matter who you are. Figuring [...]
NLGJA Applauds the Launch of NBC OUT, the Newest Vertical from NBC News
Washington, D.C. - The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) has announced NBC OUT as the first of its kind from a major broadcast news network. NBC News launched its newest vertical June 1, [...]
Presidential Proclamation for LGBT Pride Month
The President of the United States of America WASHINGTON D.C. - Since our founding, America has advanced on an unending path toward becoming a more perfect Union. This journey, led by forward-thinking individuals who have [...]
Creep of the Week: Tim Wildmon
Happy Pride Month, everybody! Or as right-wingers like to call it, End Times. As you may know, President Obama has once again issued an official proclamation that June is Pride Month and that for 30 [...]
Parting Glances: Time Marches On. Annoyingly…
After five years of faithful, heavy-duty service, the battery in my expensive gift Shinola wristwatch just stopped on me. I should have known it was going to happen because its second hand for the past [...]
Viewpoint: Happy Pride Month
BY KEITH ORR Happy Pride Month. I am a proud gay man. I hope you find Pride in your queer identity. Pride in our queer identity is important. We are different in ways other than [...]
From Protest to Politics
By Stephanie White In 1965, gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin wrote an essay that appeared in the February issue of Commentary Magazine, "From Protest to Politics." In it, he noted the significance and promise [...]
Transmissions: Father’s Day
By Gwendolyn Ann Smith In the summer of 1939, my father was born. He was a farm boy from a time when the suburbs of California actually had farms. At an early age, his father [...]
Lena Dunham Talks Subverting Hollywood Gender Norms, Why She Calls Jack Antonoff Her ‘Partner’ and the Influence of Her Sister’s Queerness
Photo: Craig Blankenhorn/HBO "Suited" is the perfect fit for Lena Dunham. Producer of the thought-provoking documentary about the powerful relationship between fashion and identity, Dunham knows firsthand that bending the gender rules by wearing [...]
LGBT Favorite Clinton Secures Dem Nomination, Trump Promises Attack
By Lisa Keen Hillary Clinton became the first woman in U.S. history to secure the presidential nomination of a major party; Bernie Sanders' attack on Barney Frank unsuccessful; Donald Trump promises an attack speech next [...]