Jason A. Michael
Jason A. Michael is a senior staff writer for Between The Lines and Pride Source Media Group. He has been writing for BTL since 1999. Jason is also an Essence bestselling author. He may be reached at [email protected].
First Patients Receive Clinical Trial of HIV Vaccine Using Moderna’s mRNA Tech
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and pharmaceutical giant Moderna jointly announced that the first doses of an experimental HIV vaccine have been administered as part of a clinical trial at George Washington University School of [...]
Proposed Settlement Would Allow Michigan Faith-Based Agencies to Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples
In a stunning blow to LGBTQ+ families, a proposed settlement filed in Federal Court Tuesday would allow faith-based adoption agencies in Michigan that contract with the state to decline to place children with same-sex couples.The settlement stems [...]
Trans Icon Amy Schneider’s Record-Breaking Winning Streak on 'Jeopardy!' Ends at 40 Games. But Her Social Impact Is Forever.
All good things must come to an end and so, too, did the remarkable “Jeopardy!” winning streak of Amy Schneider.After 40 wins — most of them runaways — Schneider got off to a slow start in Wednesday night’s game. Though [...]
Grounded: Michigan Orgs Criticize Delta For Delay in Accepting Gender X Marker on Legal Travel Documents
An Arizona mother recently tried to purchase a Delta airline ticket for her adult nonbinary child only to be told they would have to fly as either male or female. This is despite the fact that their state-issued ID and birth certificate both have the [...]
Amy Schneider Can’t Lose: ‘Jeopardy’ Champ’s 39th Win Sets New Second-Place Consecutive Earnings Record
With her 39th win on “Jeopardy!” Monday, Amy Schneider, a trans woman, has claimed the second place in consecutive earnings spot all to herself.As of last Friday, Schneider was tied for second place with 38 games with Matt Amodio, a Ph.D. [...]
Jeopardy!' Champ Amy Schneider Tied For Second Place for Most Consecutive Wins, Talks Trans Visibility
Her streak continues. Dayton, Ohio native Amy Schneider, the first trans person to qualify for the “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions, is now tied for second place for most consecutive wins on the popular game show. So far, she has won [...]
In a Twist, Grand Rapids Queen Orion Story Returns to 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Season 14
This recap contains spoilers. Read at your own risk. Though she was eliminated in the first episode of Season 14, that squirrelly RuPaul surprised the remaining contestants on “Drag Race” and brought back the two contestants who had [...]
He Was a Gentle Giant': Friends Remember Michigan-Based Viral TikTok Star Rory Teasley
TikTok influencer Rory Teasley was planning to spend the upcoming weekend in Dallas. His flights and an Airbnb were already booked — a much-anticipated trip to celebrate a good friend’s birthday. But the only celebrations happening now [...]
Fashion Icon André Leon Talley Dies at 73
André Leon Talley, both towering in stature at 6 foot, 6 inches and a giant in the fashion world, died Tuesday at a hospital in White Plains, N.Y. He was 73. The former Vogue creative director and editor-at-large succumbed to complications [...]
Ferndale Pride, Ferndale Community Foundation Announce $24,000 in New Grant Awards
Several local organizations will benefit from recently announced grants issued by Ferndale Pride (FP) and Ferndale Community Foundation (FCF).FP will award $10,000 worth of grants to the following local LGBTQ+ organizations:Affirmations LGBTQ+ [...]
Do You Believe in Life After Coming Out? This Emmy Winner Does
David Custer, now an Emmy-winning out news anchor in Michigan, is confident in who he is today, but it wasn’t always that way.Custer, who covers Flint, Saginaw and Bay City on WNEM during the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. news, stayed in the closet until [...]
New LGBTQ+ Cryptocurrency Announced, Met With Mixed Reactions
Is a new cryptocurrency benefitting the LGBTQ+ community as intended, or is the initiative doomed to fail thanks to an ill-conceived name choice?“Maricoin,” the first cryptocurrency specifically targeted toward LGBTQ+ investors shares a [...]