Eve Kucharski
Sexual Assault Survivor Collects and Spreads Messages of Support
Pass 49-year-old Ron Blake on the street and he's hard to miss. The Arizona-based activist will likely be stocked up with Sharpie markers and he'll be carrying a large poster board. Look closer, and you'll see it's filled with wishes of good luck, [...]
Wayne County Celebrates Diversity, Contributions by Immigrants — LGBTQ Included
DETROIT — Commissioners have passed a resolution declaring Wayne County a "Welcoming County" for immigrants. The county says a special presentation made Thursday in Detroit recognizes contributions made by immigrants and celebrates the importance of [...]
#MuteRKelly Campaigns Against R. Kelly
"You have to say, 'I have to sacrifice that I can't support this person, because I'm putting money into the hands of a pedophile or a rapist.' And, you have to separate that." – Nicole Denson — who is openly bisexual and a survivor of sexual [...]
Local Survivor Sheds Light on Human Trafficking
In the well-to-do suburbs of Birmingham, it can be difficult to imagine something criminal taking place on the streets. However, for the then 15-year-old Theresa Flores, that was not the reality. She fell victim to human trafficking. "It was [...]
Nationally-Recognized Trainer to Campaign for Health First Responders
Look at Danielle Girdano today, and calling her a fitness guru wouldn't be inaccurate. She holds multiple world records in cycling, is the president of the Texas-based D'fine Sculpting & Nutrition company and is a certified master personal [...]
Mary Lambert Thinks You're a Babe
Unafraid to speak her mind, Mary Lambert is proud to say that in her eyes, everyone qualifies as a babe. Conveniently, "Everyone is a Babe" is the name of her tour, where she'll be showcasing her newest EP "Bold." Lambert, who is openly gay, got a [...]
A Safe Space for Comedy
If you ask Kai Quix what her comedy strategy is, it's simple: be honest. "I try to just speak about myself basically. Nearly all of my jokes are 100 percent true," she said. "Like a thought I actually had, or something that happened to me. You know, [...]
Dignity Denied. Study Finds LGBTQ Seniors Especially Vulnerable to Religious Exemptions
Overall, MAP found that LGBTQ seniors are among the most vulnerable group to religious exemption rules because of their reliance on regular services in the arenas of health, employment and general care. Should religious exemption rules extend [...]
Southeast Michigan Religion and Health Officials Outraged by New HHS Rule
Patrick Yankee, chief development officer for Corktown Health Center The LGBTQ Community is no stranger to stigma. It infiltrates lives daily, and, sometimes, in cases of life or death, it can be deadly. Dr. Soumya Rangarajan, an internal medicine [...]
Stand with Trans Adds Support Groups and Holiday Celebration
Valentine's Day can be a stressful time for many, particularly someone who might be dealing with coming out. That's why Stand with Trans is hosting a Share the Love Valentine's Day Party for both trans people and their families. Stand with Trans is [...]
Lansing's Old Town Hosts 5th Annual Chocolate Walk
Perhaps mixing chocolate with exercise isn't an idea that many would consider, but in Lansing it has certainly stuck, as Lansing's Old Town debuts its fifth Annual Chocolate Walk. "Throughout this event, community members have the opportunity to get [...]
Southeast Michigan YouTubers Release Coming Out Story
Coming out is almost never easy. Couple that with heavily Christian, highly conservative parents, and it becomes nearly impossible. That's why twins Michael and Zach Zakar, 24, fully intended on keeping it a secret from their family forever. "Now, [...]