Jackie Jones
HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination Shouldn't Stop You From Living a Fulfilling Life
We've come a long way when it comes to HIV and AIDS misinformation. But the stigma and discrimination surrounding the conditions during the height of the AIDS epidemic in the '80s still lingers today. For patients, the impact can be devastating — [...]
Judge Releases Man Charged in Ann Arbor Transgender Hate Crime From Jail
Five months ago, with assistance from Fair Michigan Justice Project (FMJP), Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit charged James Alan Greggs with committing a hate crime against a transgender woman in Ann Arbor. Now, Greggs, 59, is freed from [...]
5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now: Local Holiday Festivities, LGBTQ+ Observations and More
Listen, we know you're tired. This year has been relentless. So you can imagine how excited we are about the extended weekends and holiday observances coming up. We're ready to relax, celebrate and recharge. If you're on the same page as us, [...]
5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now: Update Your Gender on Your Passport, Queer Crotchet, and More
We're in the acceptance phase of fall — the phase where we've finally come to terms with the fact that summer is officially over and it's time to get ready for the holiday season. But the good news is, you don't have to go through it alone because [...]
6 Michigan LGBTQ-Owned Businesses You Can Support This Holiday Season
Corporations pulled out all the stops during this year's Pride Month, elevating and profiting from the rainbow mafia through witty slogans, gleeful commercials and social media campaigns. They outdid themselves, from Lil Nas X's UGG and Pacific [...]
Kristen Stewart: 'I Wanted To Be Proposed To'
Sound the alarms because "Twilight" queen and rebooted "Charlie's Angel" star Kristen Stewart and her girlfriend are engaged. The Advocate reported that during an appearance on SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show," Stewart revealed that she and her [...]
5 Things You Can Do Right Now: A Secret Halloween Party, Bingeing 'Tampa Baes' and a Costume Contest
Call us your genie in the bottle because all your fall wishes are about to come true. Whether you're into the gore of Halloween or a relaxing experience sans the costumes, we've got an event for you. Here are a few of our favorite things to get you [...]
Burlesque and Drag Performance Artist Set to Show Audiences How Art Helps Her 'Breathe in the World'
Allied Media Projects (AMP), a Detroit-based media collective, makes it their mission to shine a light on "all the ways we communicate with the world." Through their connections — locally and throughout the country — they present underrepresented [...]
7 Ways to Empower Yourself During Trans Empowerment Month
Covid worked hard to cancel any semblance of joy these almost two years, but the LGBTQ+ community worked harder. At every obstacle, we've pivoted and cultivated space for the community to feel seen and supported through virtual seminars, [...]
This Michigan Artist Won a Muskegon Museum of Art Award For His Painting of a Trans Woman
Artist Bryan Hoffman, a Michigan native, was recently awarded the Muskegon Museum of Art's Best of Show Award at the 92nd Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition for his painting "Kellie Looks Left." The piece depicts a young trans woman named Kellie [...]
The Pet Project That Soothed COVID Isolation For Queer Animal Lovers
For L.A.-based queer photographer Sorrell Scrutton, their dog Frankie really is their best friend. When COVID struck, Frankie helped them counter the isolation. Given their bond, Scrutton decided to reach out to other queer friends to discuss how [...]
Ruth Ellis Center Working to Reduce Medical Trauma Through Gender-Affirming Care Video
Simply put: gender dysphoria is a bitch. It's that nagging voice attacking a person's self-esteem when they look in the mirror, walk out of the shower or gaze down at their body. And it's even louder when a person suffering from it seeks medical [...]