Eve Kucharski
Transgender Michigan Hosts its Health Fair Virtually
In light of the novel coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits and community organizations have been forced to cancel regularly scheduled programming and events to adhere to social distancing guidelines. In the case of organizers at Transgender [...]
This Weekend Ruth Ellis Center Hosts Stride Legacy Walk Fundraiser
The Ruth Ellis Center is a nonprofit that has been a fixture in the Detroit community for years for its support services for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth. Not only renowned locally, REC has earned national praise for its skill-building programs, [...]
Historical Corktown Workers Rowhouse Showcases Both Detroit History and Modern Art
From The Guardian Building to the GM Renaissance Center, Detroit has its fair share of grand buildings that have made architectural history over the years, but even some of the city's most unassuming structures contain valuable information about the [...]
Equality at the Polls Needed: 2 LGBTQ Poll Workers Talk Volunteering
During the 2016 presidential race, roughly 1 million election inspectors, or poll workers as they are often called, were needed across the U.S. to aid in the voting process. Despite that great need, the Election Assistance Commission said that 65 [...]
Be You: Stand With Trans to Host October Trans Empowerment Month
While the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a hand in postponing or canceling most scheduled programming throughout 2020, Stand With Trans has turned that trend around by changing its annual Empowerment Workshop into the upcoming Trans Empowerment [...]
Pop-Up for a Cause: 2 Environmentally Minded Michigan Companies to Host Sept. 12 Product Showcase
As the effects of climate change and human impacts on the environment become ever clearer, a pro-sustainability movement around the world has been catching on. And in the U.S. alone, Pew Research Center has found that 74% of Americans believe that [...]
2020 Detroit Slutwalk to Kick Off at Palmer Park Sept. 12
Much like the word "queer" in LGBTQ spaces, activists aiming to stop sexual violence and victim-blaming are reclaiming the word "slut" by raising awareness about these issues through the organization of Slutwalks across the world. Since 2017, the [...]
LGBTQ Progress Update on Michigan's Racial Disparities Task Force
Having met regularly since spring, now that summer is almost at its end, the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities has been working in an advisory manner with both Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II for several [...]
LGBTQ Women-Focused Kofi House Debuts Annual Friendship Event Sept. 19
As fun as it can be to catch up with friends from time to time, it's often a healthy thing. In fact, the Mayo Clinic reports that friendships can be a critical element for good mental health and wellbeing. Program Coordinator at The Center for [...]
GLAAD Condemns 3 Michigan Anti-Trans Campaign Ads
Last month Politico reported turmoil within the Trump administration about whether to run anti-transgender campaign advertisements in battleground states like Michigan leading up to November's presidential election. Today, three ads were released [...]
LGBT Detroit Hosts Virtual Intimate Partner Health Education Summit Aug. 26, 27
Navigating the world of relationships in a healthy way can be tricky for anyone, but when it comes to the LGBTQ community it can be even more difficult. That's because the relationship health and wellness resources that do exist are largely aimed at [...]
Lesbian Detroit Rapper Miz Korona Riffs on COVID-19 with her 'The Virus' EP
Developing, writing and recording an album is no easy feat, but sometimes, when the environment is just right, one new idea can set off a creative chain reaction — one strong enough to pull a musician out of retirement. That's the case with Detroit [...]