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].
David Daniels, Scott Walters Indicted in Houston sexual Assault Case
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story failed to mention that Daniels had been dropped as a defendant in the suit filed by Andrew Lipian in February. However, the suit against the University of Michigan continues. In it, Lipian alleges that [...]
Community Leaders Hold Town Hall on Issues Facing Trans Women of Color
Jey'nce Poindexter Mizrahi has logged a lot of miles traveling across Michigan since starting as Equality Michigan's transgender victim advocate in the fall of 2018. Poindexter Mizrahi, who also serves as the vice president of communications and [...]
Introduced Michigan House Bill Would Ban Flying of LGBTQ Pride Flag From State Buildings
A bill introduced in the Michigan House would ban the flying of the Pride flag – or any flag other than the Michigan or U.S. flags – from being flown from state office buildings. The bill, introduced by State Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-East Grand [...]
Hotter Than July 2019 Recap
Last week royalty joined together for a multi-day celebration during the 24th annual Hotter Than July black gay Pride celebration. The theme of this year's event was Kings & Queens: Family, Friends, Faith, Fun. The event was produced via [...]
Obituary: Clif Levin
November 17, 1947 – July 9, 2019 Longtime community activist and committed volunteer Clif Levin died July 9. He was 71. Levin grew up just outside of Detroit in Oak Park and graduated from Oak Park High School in 1965. He went on to earn a [...]
Arrests Continue in String of Murders of Black Gay Men
Anthony Brock and Darnell Wilson, both of Detroit, have been charged in the June 19 shooting death of Diano Johnson. Authorities believe Brock, 28, lured Johnson to meet with him after communicating with him via Facebook. But when they met, Brock [...]
Preview: Hotter Than July
He's the new project coordinator for Hotter Than July and he's making things happen; Jerron Totten is planning a big HTJ this year. He has also served as LGBT Detroit's legislative advocacy specialist and social outreach coordinator since April. "I [...]
Local LGBT Activists to Take Part in Panel Discussion at National NAACP Conference
A panel discussion called The State of LGBTQ People of Color in America will be part of the 110th National NAACP Conference in Detroit this month. The panel discussion will take place Tuesday, July 23, at Cobo Hall and feature local activists [...]
SAGE talks about multigenerational community building at 9th annual Older Adult Summit
In a new location inside the Education Building on Wayne State University's main campus, the 9th annual SAGE Metro Detroit Older Adult Summit drew a crowd of about 150. They weren't necessarily all there at the same time but attendees flowed in and [...]
Brian Justin Crum's Latest Offering is the Single "I & U"
You probably remember Brian Justin Crum from Season 11 of NBC's hit reality competition "America's Got Talent." He finished in fourth place, and videos of his performances blew up YouTube, especially when he returned earlier this year for "America's [...]
Historical Museum Exhibit Shines Light on Detroit's Rich LGBTQ History
"Invisible No Longer: LGBTQ Detroit" is a new exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum that takes a deep dive into the city's rich and varied history with the LGBTQ community. The exhibit, which features 26 photos and pieces of memorabilia, was [...]
Grace Jones Returns to Detroit for First Time in 18 years With Masonic Temple Show
Pull up to the bumper, baby, drive on in between Little Caesars Arena and the Temple Bar and head on inside the Masonic Temple on Monday, July 1, for what is sure to be a memorable musical experience. Well, musical, yes. But Grace Jones is so much [...]