Crystal A. Proxmire
Angela Davis Visits Detroit
DETROIT – Forty years ago when Angela Davis visited Detroit, she addressed a crowd at the Michigan State Fair Grounds from behind a pane of bulletproof glass. The outspoken, big-haired, black, female activist for social justice was there to [...]
Garden City Fires Gay City Manager
GARDEN CITY – One afternoon in 1998 Darwin Parks McClary was sitting in his new office as the city manager of Richmond, MI. As McClary recalled, a city council member walked in and stuck out his hand for an introduction. "I hope you don't mind, [...]
Upcoming Book Fair Hosts Transgender Jewish Author Joy Ladin
WEST BLOOMFIELD – "I think the transgender community is overlooked. So, inviting author Joy Ladin to come speak about her book seemed like the right thing to do," said Michael J Phillips, president of the Jewish Gay Network of Michigan. JGN was [...]
Shower of Stoles' Exhibit Reminder of Painful Discrimination
The stole is a religious symbol in many faiths, identifying someone as clergy or somehow otherwise part of congregational services. But for those who have either been forced to leave their churches, or did not feel wanted there because of their [...]
Four Years of Working It Through: Affirmations Releases Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee Report
FERNDALE – After listening to the Oct. 25 presentation from the Affirmations Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, Kofi Adoma had to speak. With tears in her eyes, the 56-year-old black, lesbian activist said thank you to those who had spent the past [...]
A Call To Continued Action Part of Equality Celebration Gathering
1234ÔÑÑÔÑÖ DETROIT – Former NFL Player Wade Davis was among the winners of the Equality Michigan Catalyst Awards for 2012, which were presented at the organization's annual State Equality Celebration Oct. 27. His acceptance speech moved many in [...]
Right-wing Anti-Bullying Model a Tool for Bullies
With school districts across the country grappling with demands for anti-bullying policies, one conservative activist group is doing all it can to make it easy and convenient for school officials, by handing it to them on a platter. The Alliance [...]
VIDEO: Unions and Gays Unite in Support of Proposal 2
"As a woman in skilled trades, I've had equal opportunity. I've had a living wage. I've got healthcare for my family and I don't have to worry about being let go for no reason. I appreciate what my union has done for me," said Becky Ervin, an [...]
Agency On Aging: Asking the Right Questions Can Help LGBT Seniors
What is your sexual orientation? What is your gender identity? Do you have a spouse or partner? Do you need care providers who are sensitive to the needs of LGBT people? These kinds of questions have historically not been asked of older adults as [...]
Panel Sheds Light on Legal Issues for Older Adults
"It is frankly rude to die without a will. And it's rude to die without medical power of attorney. It's just regular rude people," said attorney Amanda Shelton to the room full of older adults at the Gay Elders of Southeastern Michigan panel on [...]
Walking Together
Six years ago, Karen Dillaman and her partner Jo Ploeger needed help. The Bloomfield couple found themselves in the doubly-dangerous predicament that both women were dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Though they had each other, they also knew they [...]
Between Ourselves: Former NFL Player Wade Davis
Wade Davis is a former player for the Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins. He also traveled to Europe to play for NFL Europe before retiring seven years ago. He played for the Gay Football League, but still had not spoken [...]