BTL Staff
Media Report Looks at HIV Among Gay and Bisexual Black Men
BY BTL STAFF A June 6 New York Times article, "America's Hidden HIV Epidemic," reveals that last year, the CDC, using the first comprehensive national estimates of lifetime risk of HIV for several key populations, predicted that if current rates [...]
Michigan Pride: An Outpouring of Love
BY EVE KUCHARSKI Both the Waters and the Aldrich families made it out to Pride this year. BTL Photo: Eve Kucharski Though there wasn't an actual rainbow in Lansing's ominous, cloud-filled skies last Saturday, Michigan Pride had many of its own. Not [...]
Perceptions Announces Annual Pride Awards
BY BTL STAFF Perceptions in Midland has announced their annual Pride awardees in advance of the organization's 9th annual LGBT & Ally Pride Awards Banquet on June 27 which honors individuals and businesses who have worked to further equality in [...]
Trailblazer
Across 1 Links vehicles for Patty Sheehan 6 Son of Adam and Eve 10 Auntie of Broadway 14 Hole instrument 15 Irene of "Fame" 16 Flamboyant style 17 The bottom line 18 "Yeah, right" 19 Go down (on) 20 Actor who plays 54-Across 23 "This is the [...]
Transmissions: A Target for Pride
BY GWENDOLYN ANN SMITH It was 25 years ago this year that I began to come out in earnest as a trans woman. My wife and I both came out as bisexual around the same time. Depending on how you want to count things, her and I have been in a lesbian [...]
Summer Food Service Program Feeds Washtenaw County Kids
When the school year ends, many children are left food insecure. For close to ten thousand Washtenaw County children, summer spells hunger. Throughout the school year, free and reduced price meals are offered to low-income students through the [...]
T-Time with FtM A2 Ypsi
For those who are looking for a place to meet other trans folks in and around the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas, mark the calendar for June 26. FtM A2 Ypsi will host "T-Time," a social gathering and safe space for by trans people for trans people [...]
The Ringwald Announces General Auditions
It's that time of year again when The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale searches for local talent to audition for their upcoming 2017/2018 season. Roles are available for the following shows: "The Rocky Horror Show," "Let the Right One In," "Merrily We [...]
D.C. to Allow Gender-neutral Driver's Licenses
BY LOU CHIBBARO JR., WASHINGTON BLADE Mayor Muriel Bowser's directive will allow D.C. residents to choose a gender-neutral option for state-issued ID cards. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key At the direction of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, the [...]
Score One for 'Dykes on Bikes'
BY LISA KEEN Dykes on Bikes Detroit cruises during Motor City Pride parade on June 11. BTL Photo: Andrew Potter The long-standing organization of lesbian motorcycle enthusiasts filed a brief recently with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the effort [...]
AT&T Live Proud Campaign Benefits GLAAD
BY BTL STAFF During LGBT Pride Month, AT&T has launched their fifth annual Live Proud campaign which celebrates self-expression and being bold. Now through July 31, friends, allies and members of the LGBT community are invited to participate in [...]
Canadian Federal Trans-rights Bill Passes Parliament
BY BTL STAFF Photo courtesy of Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press Canada's federal trans rights bill passed the Senate on June 15. It previously passed the House of Commons. All that remains is royal assent. That is a formality. It should happen quickly, [...]