BTL Staff
Motor City Pride Parade Gallery
BTL Staff Sunday morning, despite a perfect day with 80 degree temperatures and a full sky of sunshine, it finally rained. This was the Motor City's first Pride celebration following the marriage equality decision and the Sunday festivities were [...]
Motor City Pride Performances
BTL Staff This years Motor City Pride featured four performance stages and one underground dance club. 2016 performers included: DJ Selina Style, DVJ Mark, Jaimie Wilson, Shadina, Jonathan Celestin, a Drag Review feat. Sabin, Kim Chi, Adore Delano, [...]
Motor City Pride Vendor Gallery
AJ Trager DETROIT – Thousands gathered June 11-12 to celebrate the Motor City Pride 2016 festival. The festival had 100 vendors that came out to show their support and pride for the LGBT community. [...]
National Gay Media Association Statement on Orlando shootings
The National Gay Media Association is stunned at the mass shooting at an LGBT club in Orlando, Florida. At least 50 people have been killed, and dozens more injured in the attack. "Our hearts go out to the entire Orlando community," said Leo [...]
A Political Coming-of-Age for the LGBT Rights Movement
By Wendy Howell 11/08/2006 In my travels about the country on the campaign trail, I've noticed something striking: in most places, there has been a yawning divide between political operatives who happen to be gay and gay rights advocates who happen [...]
Book Marks: Bi Guys and other November books
by Richard Labonte November 20, 2006 "Writing My Love," by Claire McNab. Bella Books, 192 pages, $13.95 paper. After 16 Carol Ashton mysteries and six Denise Cleever thrillers, every one briskly busy with disquieting murders and bloody mayhem, [...]
Dear Jody: Looking for ways to break free of cheating boyfriend
Q: I don't know why I put up with my partner, but I guess that it is because I love him. But my love is wearing thin. Let me tell you why: "Gerald" and I have been together in a supposed monogamous relationship for 15 years. We are both [...]
Drinks easy target for drugs
By Jillian A. Bogater The fear in her eyes was unmistakable. My friend couldnÕt find her partner. We were at a club, and I had never seen the two apart. Ever. She was frantic, and I knew something was terribly wrong. Two days later, my worst fears [...]
Ferndale voters embrace human rights for all
By Sharon Gittleman – Ferndale residents who support equality got some good news when last week's election results were posted. The city's human rights ordinance passed by a landslide, with 5,428 residents voting in favor of the law and 2,897 [...]
Birthday bash
So many birthdays, wish I could visit them all. Friday night the Rainbow Room was filled with many friends ready to blow out the cake and wish Jodi a happy day. BTL photo: Danielle [...]