Eve Kucharski
5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now: Taylor Mac, Queer Yoga and More!
Art, fitness… God? Get a taste of all the above when you cap off Pride Month with these events. After all, some introspection, mimosas and a good workout — yes, we've got you covered — might just be the recipe for finding a little divinity this [...]
Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. GilchristMark JuneasPrideMonth, Michigan LGBTQ+ Leaders Weigh In
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist issued a proclamation marking June as Pride Month to recognize the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ Michiganders. "LGBTQ+ Michiganders are an essential part of who we are, [...]
5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now: Madonna, Bathroom Breaks and More
As cooped up as we've been all year, it's easy to feel like you've watched everything your streaming services have to offer. And who knows? Maybe you've gotten close. But somehow, I did it: I found new things to watch. Here's a lineup of LGBTQ+ [...]
5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now: Drag Fest, Gay Glamping and More
Listen, queers, we know you've been thirsty for a Hot Gay Summer‚Ñ¢ since the one that didn't happen in 2020. While I can't promise you that you'll be able to safely flaunt those quarantine cakes — yes, I see you — everywhere you want, there are [...]
Affirmations LGBTQ+ Center Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccinations
On Thursday, the Affirmations LGBTQ+ community center in Ferndale completed the first of two free, COVID-19 vaccination days. Available by appointment at the center, the next event will be held on Thursday, May 27, allowing community members to get [...]
5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now
The pandemic has either delayed or entirely canceled most events across the state, but right now you can still take in an art exhibit or two. You could go on an interactive mystery adventure with classical great Franz Schubert as your musical guide. [...]
Jim Toy, First Openly Gay Man in Michigan, Turns 91 Today. It's Not too Late to Send Him a Birthday Card
Longtime activist Jim Toy turns 91 today. Known as the first openly gay man in Michigan, after coming out in 1970, Toy developed the first-ever campus center dedicated to supporting those in the LGBTQ+ community at the University of Michigan. And [...]
Calvin Thompson Was Planning His Funeral. Today, He's Helping Those 'Worse Off Than Me.'
After living in Atlanta for 30 years, Calvin Thompson decided to make a change at age 55. He took a new job in New Orleans and began settling into his new routine. "I had moved in with a roommate and I remember one night we were out doing laundry [...]
Horny in a Pandemic: Why Some Still Got It On (and Some Didn't)
[Editor's note: Some of the subjects interviewed for this story preferred to use only their first names to maintain anonymity.] While living in pre-pandemic New York City in early 2020, Brandon didn't even think twice about hooking up with [...]
Hazel Park Passes LGBTQ-Inclusive Human Rights Ordinance
As of April 23, LGBTQ+ residents of and visitors to the City of Hazel Park will have legally codified sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination protections. That's because this week the city council passed human rights ordinance 01-21. [...]
Gay Man Burned in Kenya Refugee Camp Dies
One of the gay men who suffered burns during an attack at a Kenya refugee camp last month has died. Reuters reported the man passed away at a hospital in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday. The Refugee Coalition of East Africa, which [...]
5 LGBTQ-Friendly Michigan Road Trip Destinations
As the weather gets warmer and summer months draw nearer, it won't be long before road trip season is in full swing. And since it will coincide with all U.S. adults becoming eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, it'll be far safer to take a trip in [...]