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].
New Support Group Starts for Young Trans Men at Ruth Ellis Center
Rimonte' Parker has started a new support group for young trans men at Ruth Ellis Center. Photo courtesy of Rimonte' Parker. They're a marginalized minority within a marginalized minority and often overlooked when we scan the periphery underneath [...]
Affirmations Senior Koffee Klatch Continues to Grow
It's the fastest growing group at Affirmations, and without a doubt one of the center's most successful, the Senior Koffee Klatch continues to grow by leaps and bounds. "They literally have outgrown every room at Affirmations," said Affirmations [...]
Parisian proposal Puts Couple on Path Toward Intimate Wedding
When Josh Winowiecki and Andrew Morton planned a trip to Paris, they planned it with their mothers in mind. "We took our moms with us because they both turned 60 this year," said Winowiecki. The trip, which took place in May, was different from the [...]
Sisters in the Name of Love to be Staged at Gigi's
Roles of Gladys, Patti, Dionne Revived It's been 32 years since HBO first aired the iconic Sisters in the Name of Love concert. The television special starred Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick and was both a critical and rating [...]
Candidates Make Case for LGBTQ Support at Black Gay Pride
It's just days before the primary elections, and candidates running for office took one of the last remaining opportunities beforehand to talk to LGBTQ folks during the 23rd annual Hotter Than July celebration. The second oldest known Black Gay [...]
Detroit Police Chief James Craig Expresses Love for LGBT Community at Chat in Palmer Park
Fourth annual Community Chat and Candlelight Vigil Kick Off Hotter Than July Detroit Police Chief James Craig made sure to emphasize his support for everyone in the crowd of about 100 people who came out for the 4th annual community chat in Palmer [...]
Ricardo White Wants to Invest in District 6
State Rep. Candidate Talks Economic Development, What his Grandma Taught him About Politics and Why It's Time for Him to Step Forward Ricardo White has lived his entire 29-years in District 6, the district he is running in this year to represent in [...]
Bounce Party Offering $1,250 Prize for Best Dance
BJ So Cole to Make Return Performance Bounce music. It's a unique form of hip-hop music that originated in New Orleans. Reality TV star Big Freedia brought it to popular attention with songs such as "Gin in My System" and "Feelin' Myself." Now, [...]
Starting with a Goal
Travis Guerrero 'Makes Bigger Change' as EQMI Field Organizer Travis Guerrero from Kalamazoo recently started working at Equality Michigan as a field organizer. Having just completed his undergrad studies in social work at Western Michigan [...]
LGBT Artists Exhibiting at Ann Arbor Art Fair
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is known by many as one of the premier art festivals in the nation, and it has become a Midwest tradition that draws nearly half a million attendees over four days. The art fair, which rolls into downtown Ann Arbor this [...]
Meet Manny Killa: Q&A with HTJ 2018 Visiting Entertainer
He's the newest sensation from porn site BlackBoyAddictionz.com. At 24 years old, 6' 4" tall and equipped a trim, muscular physique he is known simply as Manny Killa. He is also one of the entertainers set to visit during LGBT Detroit's Hotter Than [...]
Moving for Love: The Gaffney Couple Builds a Life After Long Distance
Khiana Gaffney was living in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2016 when she made a quick trip home to Detroit to celebrate her grandmother's 90th birthday. While back in the Motor City, Khiana spent a little time on social media to learn a bit about the [...]