BTL Staff
Michigan All Stars: 6 Cities Lead the Way in LGBTQ Equality
WASHINGTON — At a time when many states have failed to pass LGBTQ-inclusive laws and policies, cities are stepping up to ensure that all citizens are treated equally, according to a report issued last week by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, [...]
World AIDS Day 2019: HIV in Michigan — The Good, the Ugly, the In-Between
Let's be clear: the response to the HIV epidemic today has shifted dramatically since it was first identified as a crisis in 1981 and a viral epidemic in 1984. The crisis has gone from usually fatal, to, today, a chronic manageable disease. It also [...]
BTL 2019 World AIDS Day Calendar
Dec. 2 The World AIDS Day Committee Presents Thriving Beyond The Red Ribbon 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gather on World AIDS Day to remember those who have died from the disease and to gather more resources to combat HIV and AIDS. 3434 Russell St., [...]
Thriving Beyond the Red Ribbon World AIDS Day Event
Sunday, Dec. 1, marks the annual World AIDS Day, an internationally recognized day that is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS crisis that was caused by the spread of HIV. It's also a day designed to remember those whose lives were lost due [...]
Xavier Omar St. Andrew's Hall on Dec. 11
Formerly known as SPZRKT (pronounced Spazzy Rocket), Xavier Omar's soulful blend of R&B and hip-hop beats got the attention of producer Sango and the Soulection collective two years ago and brought him into the public eye. Now, catch him at The [...]
Tiffany at Ultimate '80s Party at St. Andrew's Hall
On Friday, Dec. 13, fans of all things '80s should gear up to celebrate the highlights of that era with pop icon Tiffany. Doors open at 8 p.m. for this all-ages show. Find out more online at saintandrewsdetroit.com. [...]
Taylor Mac's 'Holiday Sauce' Dec. 14, 15
Taylor Mac is a playwright, actor, singer-songwriter, director, producer and performance artist whose work has earned him the National Medal of Arts, made him a Pulitzer Prize Finalist for drama and much more. This December he returns to Ann Arbor [...]
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Signs First Bill as Acting Governor, Makes Michigan History
LANSING – Lt. Gov. Gilchrist, in his role as acting governor, signed House Bill 4044, which passed with strong bipartisan support. With the bill signing, Lt. Governor Gilchrist becomes the first black lieutenant governor to sign a bill into law in [...]
Friendsgiving at Lansing's Salus Center
The Salus Center is an LGBTQ community center based in Lansing that focuses on centering queer voices and providing a safe space for them as well. On Sunday, Dec. 1, the center will be holding its own Friendsgiving celebration in honor of [...]
8th Annual Festival of Trees
Recurring through Jan. 1 of 2020, The Festival of Trees opens the historical Turner-Dodge House to the public to celebrate the holidays in style. "Holiday trees by various businesses, organizations and individuals adorn all 3 floors of the historic [...]
We Must Not Betray Their Sacrifices
The New York Stock Exchange. St. Patrick's Cathedral. The National Institutes of Health. All three locations are icons in America not just because of their status in the broader culture but because of their seminal roles in bringing the urgency of [...]
