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Buzz Thomas, 'Knight of the Rolodex,' to Speak at LGBT Chamber Event
FERNDALE – Buzz Thomas has decades of experience helping businesses connect with the people and agencies they need to be successful, and he spent 14 years in the Michigan legislature representing his Detroit district, serving as Democratic Floor [...]
Early Voters Can Change Their Ballot
So what if you voted already in Michigan's primary and the person you voted for has dropped out – like Buttigieg, Steyer or Klobuchar – or you've just changed your mind about who you want to vote for? It's still possible to change your vote! Start [...]
LGBT Detroit Receives Funding to Expanding Leadership Academy
LGBT Detroit recently received funding from ViiV Healthcare Positive Action for Youth for a new mentorship program that will expand its LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy. The academy is a social justice training program for African American LGBTQ [...]
Rep. Amash One of 4 Votes Against House Anti-Lynching Bill
Last week legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives that made lynching a federal hate crime 410-4. Of the four votes against, one was by Michigan's Independent Justin Amash. The three other votes were by Republicans Ted Yoho of [...]
Improvetry: The Return
In its second round, Improvetry is an evening event to be held on Saturday, March 7, at Le Crepe in Royal Oak that features live music, food, drinks and, of course, poetry. This event is hosted by Exquisite Poetry Group, a four-person group [...]
David Bowie Alumni Tour in Royal Oak March 20
Having sold millions of records worldwide, written, produced and performed dozens of hits like "Heroes," "Rebel Rebel" and "Starman," it's clear that David Bowie's cultural impact on the world was just as immense as his musical contributions. Now, [...]
Affirmations Hosts Monthly 'Interrupting Social Media Stereotypes' Events
LGBTQ community center Affirmations will host its latest public event called Interrupting Social Media Stereotypes, or ISMS, on March 19 from noon to 1 p.m.. A roundtable networking discussion, this group meets every third Thursday of the month to [...]
Working: A Musical' at Stagecrafters
Royal Oak's Stagecrafters community theater is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit that provides opportunities for community members to test and develop their theater abilities on stage. This March, the nonprofit will be putting on "Working: A Musical," a story [...]
Unified Hosts Event to Quit Smoking March 25
Hosted by Unified – HIV Health and Beyond in Ypsilanti, this event is for current smokers who don't want to quit, don't think they can quit, or are considering quitting at some point. This event is at 12:30 p.m. at UHHB Ypsilanti, located at 2287 [...]
Letterkenny Live! at the Masonic Temple Theatre March 10
The stars of the award-winning Canadian comedy show "Letterkenny" are on tour with "Letterkenny Live!" This 90-minute sketch comedy show will feature nine of the show's cast members in never-before-seen bits. This show will be at The Masonic Temple [...]