As the world continues to learn more about coronavirus and its spread, it's vital to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. However, it's also important to make sure that the information being distributed is from credible sources. To that end, Between The Lines has compiled, [...]
Gentrifi-gay-tion: Does Detroit Need a Gayborhood?
When it comes to increasing a community's property values, gays add more than curbside appeal, says author Ross Benes in his new book, "The Sex Effect." Published by Sourcebooks last month, "The Sex Effect" undresses [...]
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
On Aug. 21, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Though Ann Arbor isn't in the path of totality (where the moon will completely cover the sun), we'll still [...]
A2 Art & Brew to Benefit Ann Arbor Art Center
On Sept. 28, visit some of the best downtown Ann Arbor bars and restaurants and taste well-crafted beer and bite pairings to see how different craft beers and foods work together. While enjoying the beer [...]
Mombian: In the Wake of Charlottesville
As a child, there were two things I thought were unfathomable and absolutely morally wrong: nuclear war and Nazis. To see both in the news again as real threats to our country sickens and appalls [...]
Parting Glances: Green Carnations, Mary?
Somewhere pressed in my book of tattered memories is a green carnation, still remarkably fresh with the passage of so much time. It's there with a wrist corsage I hadn't the courage to wear [...]
Creep of the Week: Sam Clovis
If you're a bigoted jerk in America you can trust that the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect sees you and isn't afraid to call you out by name. On Aug, 21, @AnneFrankCenter Tweeted, "To [...]
Bannon Ousted as White House Chief Strategist
Stephen Bannon, whose appointment by President Trump as White House chief strategist was described by activists as "toxic" for the LGBT community, was forced out of his job this week by Trump, according to multiple [...]
‘Camouflaged’ Creates Memories, Extends a Family
Artist Feather J. Chiaverini Hosts Night of Art, Music and Surprises Feather J. Chiaverini will bring two worlds together and allow for a safe event for LGBTQIA individuals to perform and also escape. BTL Photo: [...]
2017 a Mixed Bag for State Legislatures on LGBT Issues
With state legislative sessions wrapped in just about every state -- including two sessions to pass anti-trans legislation in Texas if you count the general session and the special session --2017 proved a mixed bag [...]
Man Charged in Md. Trans Murder Sentenced to 30 Years
A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge on Aug. 18 handed down a sentence of 30 years in prison for one of two D.C. men charged in the April 2016 stabbing death of a transgender woman [...]
AT&T and HRC Team Up for Live Proud on Campus Campaign
AT&T is working with the Human Rights Campaign to help the next generation of LGBT and allied leaders continue the fight for equality with AT&T's first-ever Live Proud on Campus campaign. The campaign calls on [...]
Love Wins in the City of Jackson
Community Raises Over $40,000 to Support LGBTQ Victims of Arson Hundreds gathered for a fundraiser on Tuesday night to support Nikki Joly and Chris Moore, an LGBTQ couple in the city of Jackson who lost [...]
Couple Succeeds in Love and in Business
Towanna Jackson and LaShawn Peterson didn't have a traditional engagement proposal. "I asked LaShawn a bunch of times and she told me 'no' a bunch of times," said Towanna. "She told me one day, 'We [...]
Jackson LGBTQ Leader Loses Home, Pets to Arson
Recent Pro-LGBTQ Advances Met with Threats of Violence Update: On Aug. 14, director of police and fire service in the city of Jackson, Elmer Hitt, confirmed the fire, which started near the front door, is arson. [...]
Leaders Urge the LGBTQ Community and Allies to Speak Up
Detroit Police Department Asks 'What Is Your Role?' During Third Annual LGBTQ Community Chat During the third annual LGBTQ Community Chat hosted by the Detroit Police Department in Palmer Park on Tuesday night, a moment of silence [...]
Transgender Michigan Celebrates 20 Years
Rachel Crandall Crocker said she feels “wonderful” about this year’s Transgender Pride in the Park. The largest gathering of transgender and gender non-conforming people and their allies in Michigan happens on Aug. 12 from 12-6 [...]
UPDATED: Judge Friedman Expected To Rule On Hazel Park Couple’s Case Today
UPDATE (10/16/13 3:30 p.m.) Friedman announced that he intends to hold a trial and that each side of the case will exchange witness lists. The trial will be Feb. 25. UPDATE (10/16/13 12:00 p.m.): The [...]
New Memoirs Tackle Complex Relationship Of Gays And Christians
Are Christians truly homophobic bigots? Or, are all gays "activists" seeking to undermine the moral fabric of society? Neither is true and yet the church is being destroyed from controversy over the issue, asserts Justin [...]
South Lyon Teacher Suspended For Playing Controversial Video
South Lyon Centennial Middle School teacher Sue Johnson was suspended for three days Nov. 21 after presenting a YouTube clip of the hip-hop song "Same Love" by underground rapper Macklemore, which discusses struggles faced by [...]
Between Ourselves: KGLRC Program Director Jay Maddock
1. Tell us about the Calhoun County Coalition for Inclusion. What purpose is it intended to serve? Calhoun County Coalition for Inclusion, or 3Ci as we affectionately call it is a coalition of faith leaders, [...]
Between Ourselves: KGLRC Program Director Jay Maddock
Photo courtesy of Terry Johnston Photography 1. Tell us about the Calhoun County Coalition for Inclusion. What purpose is it intended to serve? Calhoun County Coalition for Inclusion, or 3Ci as we affectionately call [...]
Armstrong’s Harasser Ordered to Pay $4.5 Million in Damages
A U.S. District Court jury decided Thursday evening that former Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell must pay $4.5 million to gay student leader at the University of Michigan Chris Armstrong for having defamed and [...]
A U.S. District Court jury decided Thursday evening that former Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell must pay $4.5 million to gay student leader at the University of Michigan Chris Armstrong for having defamed and [...]
Gay UofM Student’s Harasser Ordered to Pay $4.5 Million in Damages
A U.S. District Court jury decided Thursday evening that former Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell must pay $4.5 million to gay student leader at the University of Michigan Chris Armstrong for having defamed and [...]
A U.S. District Court jury decided Thursday evening that former Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell must pay $4.5 million to gay student leader at the University of Michigan Chris Armstrong for having defamed and [...]
Jim Toy Pride Dinner to award scholar, advocate Sandra Cole
Ann Arbor - Award-winning CNN and ESPN online gay journalist LZ Granderson will keynote the Jim Toy Community Center's Pride Dinner, honoring the advocate and scholar Dr. Sandra Cole June 25. Granderson was named the [...]
Ferndale, Lansing and Grand Rapids, oh my!
Ferndale Pride Thursday, June 14 Beyond The Bar 2012: Opening Reception Presenting Organization: Affirmations Time: 7 p.m. Location: Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale Contact: 248-398-7105, http://www.GoAffirmations.org Join Affirmations in celebrating a unique collection [...]
LGBT Chevy ad goes viral
Chevrolet Volt's full page ad in Between The Lines' June Pride issue has taken the blogosphere and social networks by storm, receiving praise from LGBT and automobile bloggers, gay press and even George Takei. The [...]
Michigan June Pride Season 2012
LGBT organizations and volunteer organizers are gearing up for another fabulous summer of pride. Below is a comprehensive list of this year's June Pride season festivals. Check back for updated additional information and new pride [...]
Interfaith LGBTQ Toolkit provides resources to SE Mich. religious groups
The Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network has partnered with Equality Michigan, the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, KICK and Inclusive Justice to publish and distribute an Interfaith LGBTQ Toolkit to 400 Southeast Michigan [...]
Jewish Gay Network co-sponsors ‘Melting Away’
WEST BLOOMFIELD - Jewish Gay Network of Michigan is co-sponsoring the 14th Annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival's presentation of "Melting Away (Namess Bageshem)" at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts. Assaf's father discovers [...]
LGBT activist, Iraq War vet to speak at UM-Dearborn
DEARBORN - LGBT rights activist and gay Iraqi War veteran Lt. Dan Choi visits UM-Dearborn's campus April 5 for a lecture titled "Equality, Honor and Overturning 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'" in the University's BorgWarner Auditorium. [...]
Michigan June Pride Season 2012
LGBT organizations and volunteer organizers are gearing up for another fabulous summer of pride. Below is a comprehensive list of this year's June Pride season festivals. Check back for updated additional information and new pride [...]
Out Night returns to Ann Arbor Film Festival
Out Night returns to the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival, North America's longest-running independent and experimental film festival, in the Michigan Theater's main auditorium at 9:30 p.m. March 28. This year's Out Night - the [...]
Saved by the Bell
Between LGBT-friendly health-care referrals, free HIV testing, the Transgender Health Fair and the upcoming Project Healthy Living Health Fair there is no question: for Affirmations, health is top priority. London Bell serves as the Health [...]
ACLU Lansing Branch to host Rights at Risk in Michigan panel
"We're hoping anyone interested in learning more about these issues and what they can do to assist in defending, furthering and supporting the maintenance of the democratic process, bargaining rights and the LGBT rights will [...]
Democrats: Say I do
S/he Said "I think (the Democratic platform) should (include marriage equality), period, end of sentence," she said. "But it sort of goes to the conversation we just had about President Obama - he needs to [...]
Spectrum Center to celebrate 40th anniversary
The Spectrum Center of the University of Michigan celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a weekend of commemorative events. Founded in 1971 by Radical Lesbians leader Cindy Gair and longtime LGBT rights activist Jim [...]
First openly gay bishop talks death threats, 9/11
Openly gay bishop and controversial figure Gene Robinson may be retiring in two years but his commitment to LGBT equality still shines bright. Bishop Robinson entered office in March 2004. He was consecrated as the [...]
Second Transgender Health Fair returns to Affirmations
FERNDALE- The second annual Transgender Health Fair comes to Affirmations community center on Saturday, Sept. 17. At the fair, which is organized by Affirmations and Transgender Michigan, community organizations and guest speakers will provide information [...]
Exhibit showcases local LGBT talent
DETROIT- There's more to David Wysocki than being a gay man. He loves wine, travel, sewing and interior decorating. He also installs roofs, works as a landscaper, and has been a graphic designer for 17 [...]
Openly gay bishop to speak at University of Michigan Dearborn
DEARBORN- On Oct. 5, Gene Robinson, the first openly gay priest ordained in a major Christian denomination, will speak at the University of Michigan's Dearborn campus. Following the speech and discussion, the bishop will attend [...]
Resource center founder dies from pneumonia
KALAMAZOO- James B. Knox died of pneumonia on Monday, June 27. Knox was a co-founder of the Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center and also a co-founder of the Community AIDS Resource and Education Services. [...]
Dave Garcia to lead Affirmations
FERNDALE- Affirmations community center has chosen a new exective director. Dave Garcia will take over the post as executive director on Aug. 15. Affirmations' community-based search committee, consisting of Metro Detroit area LGBT and allied [...]
Resource center founder dies from pneumonia
KALAMAZOO- James B. Knox died of pneumonia on Monday, June 27. Knox was a co-founder of the Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center and also a co-founder of the Community AIDS Resource and Education Services. [...]
Affirmations hires executive director
FERNDALE- Affirmations community center has chosen a new exective director. Dave Garcia will take over the post as executive director on Aug. 15. Affirmations' community-based search committee, consisting of Metro Detroit area LGBT and allied [...]