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].
LGBT Detroit Puts Out the Call for Much-Needed Holiday Donations
Despite statewide lockdowns due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and the trend of nonprofit organizations closing their doors during this time, the staff at LGBT Detroit has remained busy in 2020. "COVID-19 has changed the landscape and mood in [...]
Pantene Launches LGBTQ Ad Campaign in Honor of National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month and Pantene Hair Care Products has dedicated time to honoring that by launching a Family is #BeautifuLGBTQ ad campaign in its honor. In partnership with Family Equality, the campaign, a series of online videos, [...]
Obituary: Jennifer Holiday Chanel
June 9, 1969 – Nov. 15, 2020 She was known as a straight shooter with a heart of gold. Jennifer Holiday Chanel, a former Miss Gigi's and an employee of the bar for many years, died Nov. 15 following a month-long hospitalization. She was 51. Jennifer [...]
Corktown Offers Free Webinar to Address Cervical Cancer Health Disparities in LBT Women
The Corktown Health Center is presenting a free webinar to address breast and cervical cancer health disparities in lesbian, bisexual and transgender women. The webinar, which is open to medical professionals, health care providers, LGBTQ advocates [...]
Michigan Supreme Court has Pro-Equality Wins with McCormack, Welch
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack won reelection Tuesday. She had previously said she would not consider it a victory unless Elizabeth Welch was also elected to the court and indeed she was. McCormack and Welch were the [...]
Democrat Karen McDonald Elected Oakland County Prosecutor
Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Karen McDonald came out on top in the race for Oakland County Prosecutor. McDonald won 57 percent of the vote against Republican challenger Lin Goetz. McDonald beat out incumbent Jessica Cooper — the first [...]
Gay Detroiter Jonathan Peregrino to Appear on Food Network's 'Holiday Baking Championship'
As a child, Southeast Michigan native Jonathan Peregrino looked out the window a lot wishing he could play with the other children, but his athletically induced asthma kept him home. Still, it was at home that he found out he had a passion. "So, [...]
Henry Ford Village Receives SAGECare Platinum Credential
Henry Ford Village, a highly rated senior living community in Dearborn, has earned platinum certification in SAGECare cultural competency. HFV is one of only two senior living communities in Michigan to have earned the SAGECare credential, and the [...]
Midland Center to Virtually Present Playwright Ricardo Perez Gonzalez in Masters Series
Human rights activist and playwright Ricardo Perez Gonzalez will be featured in a special virtual event Wednesday, Oct. 28, presented by the Midland Center for the Arts. Perez Gonzalez will speak about his activism and work in the theater as [...]
LGBTQ-Inclusive Adoption Agency to Host Halloween Road Rally Oct. 24
Hands Across The Water is planning its first Halloween Road Rally for Saturday, Oct. 24. The rally, say organizers, will be a family friendly, socially distanced "amazing race" with games along the way. The rally, which costs $50 for a team of up to [...]
Panels from AIDS Memorial Quilt to Be Featured in all 50 States in Virtual Exhibition, Applications Welcome
The National AIDS Memorial is launching a 50-state AIDS Memorial Quilt Virtual Exhibition. The exhibition, timed in conjunction with World AIDS Day, which is Dec. 1, will go online Nov. 16. Individuals and organizations are invited to be a part of [...]
Motor City Pride Participates in Virtual Pride Stride 5K
Motor City Pride has announced its participation in the first-ever National Pride Stride, a virtual 5K created by LA Pride to help Pride organizations across the country offset this year's novel coronavirus pandemic-related losses and raise funds [...]