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].
Gay Identity Explored in FIA Jack B. Pierson Art Exhibit
A new exhibition titled "Political and Personal: Images of Gay Identity" has opened at the Flint Institute of Arts. The exhibition, which features photos from the Jack B. Pierson Print Collection, was originally scheduled for last year but postponed [...]
An Ally's LGBTQ+ Legacy Remembered: Olympia Dukakis Fought For the Distribution of This 2011 Lesbian Film
The legendary stage and screen actress Olympia Dukakis, much beloved in the LGBTQ+ community for her portrayal of Anna Madrigal in "Tales of the City," died Saturday, May 1. She was 89. Dukakis appeared in 130 stage productions in her life, as well [...]
Activist, Ballroom Legend Jahaira DeAlto Murdered
Jahaira DeAlto, an activist, vlogger, motivational speaker and legend in the ballroom scene, was stabbed to death this week. A suspect, Marcus Chavis, has been arrested in connection with the crime but as of this writing he has not been formally [...]
Elliot Page Sheds 'Tears of Joy' During Emotional Oprah Interview
In his first interview since coming out as trans last year, actor Elliot Page was no match for Oprah, who reportedly had him near tears after asking what part of his transition brought him the most joy. "Getting out of the shower and the towel's [...]
Lev Raphael Releases 'Department of Death,' 10th in LGBTQ+ Nick Hoffman Mystery Series
Lev Raphael has done it again. Known as a literary voice who often weaves his Jewish heritage and his LGBTQ+ identity into bestsellers, Raphael has written 27 books to date, ranging in genre from literary fiction, to mystery, fantasy, memoir and [...]
A Gay Michigan Couple Are Flipping Homes in Detroit on Their Very Own HGTV Show
It's the newest show on the HGTV network and it's filmed right here in Detroit. "Bargain Block" stars personal and professional partners Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, transplants from Colorado, and follows the couple as they put a unique spin on the [...]
NCAA Says States With Anti-Trans Laws, Like Michigan, Might Lose Out on Championship Games
The National Collegiate Athletics Association made its position clear. The Association does not support legislative attempts to disenfranchise trans student-athletes and states enacting such legislation will lose out on hosting lucrative NCAA [...]
Ann Arbor Councilman Jeff Hayner Removed From Committee Assignments Over Homophobic Tweets
Ann Arbor City Councilman Jeff Hayner, widely condemned over the past week for the use of a homophobic quote on social media, was stripped of his committee assignments at a special meeting of the council Monday. The motion to remove Hayner from his [...]
Kellogg's 'Comes Out' in Support
Coming to grocery store aisles across the country just in time for Pride month in June is Together with Pride, a gay-as-hell breakfast cereal that consists of – no lie – rainbow hearts and edible glitter. On the cover of the box will appear a bunch [...]
Motor City Pride Postponed
Motor City Pride has announced it has for the moment decided to postpone its June Pride festival until September. The new dates for Motor City Pride will be Sept. 18 and 19 in Hart Plaza "as long as the rate of new infections reduces over the summer [...]
Dana Nessel, Curtis Lipscomb, Other Michigan LGBTQ+ Leaders React to Chauvin Verdict
LGBTQ+ leaders across Michigan have spoken out to praise the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd. Derek Chauvin, who was fired from the Minneapolis Police Department following his fatal exchange with Floyd last summer, was found guilty of [...]
Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center Offers COVID-19 Shots April 29, May 27
Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, in partnership with Oakland County Health Division and the City of Ferndale, will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations this month. The first dose will be offered on Thursday, April 29, and the second Thursday, [...]