BTL Staff
Matrix Theatre Company Announces Fundraising Campaign
For more than 26 years, Matrix Theatre Company has created "Theatre that Matters." They produce high quality, professional theatre that aims to begin and further issue-based conversations and build upon the sense of community that will strengthen [...]
Positive Thoughts: Connected Action
By Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. Laurel Sprague, PhD, is the executive director of GNP+ (The Global Network of People Living with HIV). The Amsterdam-based organization works to improve the quality of life for all people living with HIV through global [...]
Trans Military Ban Halted By War Threat
BY KAREN OCAMB, WASHINGTON BLADE President Donald Trump caved to pressure from religious conservatives and announced a ban on trans service members. Photo courtesy of the White House YouTube channel It took the threat of nuclear war with North Korea [...]
Michigan Garden Wedding Venues Among Best in the World
BY BTL STAFF Zingerman's Cornman Farms Harper's Bazaar recently named Zingerman's Cornman Farms and Planterra Conservatory to its list of "The 22 Best Garden Wedding Venues in the World." As the only midwest locations chosen, both venues are honored [...]
New Support Group for Transgender Individuals and Allies
The transgender community in the downriver area will have an opportunity to connect one another during a Wednesday night support group beginning on Sept. 20. The group will meet at 7 p.m. at St. Phillip Lutheran Church, 1790 Fort St. in Trenton. [...]
SAGE Metro Detroit Seeks Friendly Caller Coordinator
SAGE Metro Detroit is searching for a part-time program coordinator to help organize their Friendly Caller Program who will be responsible for: * Implementation of the Friendly Caller Program, which includes the marketing of the program and [...]
Trump Sued Over Plans to Ban Transgender Military Service
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE President Trump is facing a lawsuit over his plan to ban transgender military service. Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key President Trump's recently announced plan to bar transgender people from the armed [...]
62 Lawmakers Blast Anti-Gay DOJ Filing in Bicameral Letter
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) is leading 62 congressional Democrats in objecting to an anti-gay DOJ filing. Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key A group of 62 Democrats from both chambers of Congress are [...]
Photo Gallery: Rally for Transgender Troops in Royal Oak
BY BTL STAFF 123456789101112131415ÔÑÑÔÑÖHundreds attended the Freedom to Serve rally in Royal Oak on July 30 in support of transgender troops. Several LGBTQ and ally leaders in the community spoke out during the event – activist Char [...]
Woman 2 Woman Seeks Community Support
BY BTL STAFF Woman 2 Woman, facilitated by Sharron Fincher of LGBT Detroit, provides women who self identify as lesbian or bi-attractional a safe space to discuss issues specific to women. Additionally, Woman 2 Woman provides the lesbian and [...]