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].
Ruth Ellis Day Celebrated at Ruth Ellis Center
A small crowd of about 15 passed by the Ruth Ellis Center Drop-In Center in Highland Park Sunday for the annual Ruth Ellis Day celebration. The Ruth Ellis Day tradition actually began a few years before Ellis died in her sleep at age 101 in 2000. "A [...]
The Colorful World of Simon Black
Take a look at his picture, and there's no getting around it: Detroit native and dance music sensation Simon Black is a little unusual. "I've always danced to the beat of my own drum," Black said. "I used to think that was something bad. But now I [...]
Me, The Other, a documentary featuring Washtenaw County college students, returns to Ann Arbor March 7th
Me, The Other, a locally produced documentary that tells the story of 12 students attending college in Washtenaw County, is returning to the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor on March 7. The diverse group featured in the film ranges from an [...]
Meet Emcee Motormouth of the Sudden Death Syndrome
As a musician, especially as the frontman of a group, it's important to be bold, and to hold nothing back while performing. For Sudden Death Symdrome's Emcee Motormouth, that's no problem at all. Born Jeff Lupinski, he said he got his stage name [...]
New PrEP PSA Unveiled at National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Conference
UNIFIED – HIV Health & Beyond Targets Cisgender, Heterosexual Women in Ad, Receives Mixed Reviews The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS – Detroit Chapter hosted a National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day conference on Friday at Michigan [...]
Pewamo to NYC: Michigan Native Releases Photo Book of NYC Drag Queens
Fashion and fine arts photographer Gregory Kramer might be at ease in New York City's fashion scene now, but — as with many artists — he had humble beginnings. Originally from the village of Pewamo, Michigan, Kramer always knew he had an artistic [...]
Sexual Health' in Building Signage Refused, Therapist Joe Kort Vows to Fight Landlord
If you're a regular reader of Between The Lines or its sister publication the PrideSource directory, you've probably seen the ads: Joe Kort and Associates and the Center for Relationship and Sexual Health. It's a rather innocuous listing. [...]
Detroit Artist Launches New Album
It's been nearly five years since Detroit-based recording artist Logan Mario sat down for an interview with BTL. Since that time, Mario has been busy. When last we spoke Mario had just released "Love is Love," a bonafide pride anthem. In 2015 he [...]
Meet Transgender Evangelist Selena Little
Selena Little, who might just be Michigan's first out African American transgender evangelist, is making her presence known at pulpits across the state. As a member of the ministerial team at Whosoever Ministry United Church of Christ in Grosse [...]
Corktown Health Center Holds Donor Reception, Announces Partnership with WSU
While they've been seeing patients since July, a private reception to thank donors and announce a collaboration with Wayne State University was held Dec. 7 at the Corktown Heath Center, Michigan's first health center focused on the LGBTQ [...]
Detroiter Writes First Book, Tackles 'Things Unsaid'
Detroiter Shyne Nelson has written his first book. "Things Unsaid" is a collection of poetry, essays and short stories. "I wanted to write a book my whole life," Nelson, 32, said. "The concept was pretty much things I had thought and things my [...]
Two MCC Churches Move into New Homes
Group photo taken at the close of MCC Detroit's final service in Ferndale after more than two decades of renting their worship space from The Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, who also had their final service the same day. Facebook photo Two area [...]