Eve Kucharski
Dana Nessel Won't Back Down
Audio Player/archive/uploads/2019/09/Nessel-Podcast.wav00:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. To get a sense of the immense progress made by the LGBTQ community over the last several decades it's perhaps best [...]
28 Years and Counting
Though Affirmations has been helped by many dedicated volunteers over the years, ones like Vy Reed are few and far between. Started in 1989, the Ferndale-based LGBTQ community center first connected with Reed in 1991. Since then, she has, in one [...]
Honoring Wanda Sykes' LGBTQ Legacy
In Wanda Sykes' latest comedy special "Not Normal" she takes on everything from the Trump administration, the #MeToo movement and racism; it's clear that over the course of her 30-year career Sykes has been fearlessly outspoken. That confidence also [...]
Honest Self-Reflection: Sabrina Jalees Talks Fuel for Comedy Ahead of Detroit Show
Between regularly appearing on Comedy Central, developing a web series, writing for shows like Netflix's "Big Mouth," raising a child and an upcoming debut as a TV doctor in "Carol's Second Act" (premiering Sept. 26 at 9:30 on CBS), one would think [...]
Fair Michigan Justice Reception 2019 Sept. 26
When Fair Michigan was formed initially, one of the main concerns for the LGBTQ community was securing marriage equality. Today, that need has been met, but the nonprofit's work is far from done as LGBTQ Michiganders can still be denied housing, [...]
Courteous Home Service
Whether settling down to start a family, putting down roots in a great location or simply expanding one's space, home ownership can be a thrilling part of anyone's life regardless of their reasons. However, it's an unfortunate reality that LGBTQ [...]
Lesbian-Owned Ann Arbor Real Estate Investment Company Blends Tech With Tradition
Though real estate can make for a great investment, it's not always easy to start building a robust portfolio. Like many other real estate investment firms, Jeddo Corp seeks to help clients develop one, however, its methodology is unique: artificial [...]
Gay-Owned Store Untied on Woodward is Helping Men Discover Their Passion for Fashion With a Local Feel
A mix of denim, leather goods, swimwear and boldly printed tops, Untied on Woodward is a menswear boutique that encourages shoppers to ditch the formalities and embrace a sleeker take on the laid-back look. It's even in the name. "It's called Untied [...]
Tenor Michael Fabiano Talks Confidence in Performance, Pushing Boundaries and Being LGBTQ in Opera
Michael Fabiano's approach to his opera career has served him well. Described by The Independent as "out of this world" and The New York Times as "one of the most exciting, sought after singers in the world," those following opera today will likely [...]
PCAC is Calling All LGBTQ Artists
Though it's arguable that June is the most significant month for the LGBTQ community, it's not uncommon for Pride celebrations to extend throughout the summer and beyond. The Pontiac Creative Arts Center is certainly extending Southeast Michigan's [...]
Firsts, Classics and Future Projects: An Overview of The Ringwald Theater's Upcoming Shows
Now steadily into the start of its second decade in existence, fans of Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre will know it for its seasons of uncharacteristic takes on classic performances and unique choice of new works. According to its official history, [...]
Ferndale's Slipstream Theatre Initiative Works to 'Entertain, Educate and Illuminate'
Artistic Director Bailey Boudreau When Artistic Director Bailey Boudreau got the idea to start the Slipstream Theatre Initiative he was working as a theater director out of West Bloomfield High School. As talented as many of his students were, [...]