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].
Aging: For Albert Cunningham, The Glass Is Half Full
Aging Series Albert Cunningham III lived a comfortable life growing up. "I was born in Chicago in 1952 to schoolteacher parents and grew up in the cookie cutter '50s," he recalled. "I was very fortunate that I came from a family that was very [...]
Groundbreaking Show With All Trans Male Cast To Be Screened In Detroit
Seven King grew up amid hip hop royalty. His father was Mr. Ness of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. But his early years were tumultuous. Born biologically female, King knew that gender identity didn't fit. "I identified as being male at 4 [...]
Pugh Trial Postponed To Nov. 3 Amid New Allegations
DETROIT – Former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh has returned to the news over the past week as the start date for his civil trial nears. Pugh's trial was originally slated to begin this week. But District Judge David Lawson pushed the [...]
Detroit Man Murdered After His 24th Birthday Party
Mylin Jenkins Remembered As 'Beautiful Inside And Out' DETROIT – By all accounts, Mylin Jenkins had a bright future in front of him. He was an aspiring model who dreamed of becoming a dentist and moving to Atlanta or Los Angeles. He turned 24 on [...]
AIDS Walk Detroit Participants Reflect On The Disease, Then And Now
The AIDS Memorial Quilt always produces an emotional response in those who view it. ROYAL OAK – The 25th annual AIDS Walk Detroit took place Sunday. Organizers estimated over 1,000 people were in attendance and anticipate they will have raised more [...]
Introducing ArtWear: Promoting Detroit One Accessory At A Time
Susan Rogal is passionate about the city of Detroit. She is also passionate about art. As of late, she has intertwined these two passions under the umbrella of the Detroit Urban Design Studio. "Our motto is taking Detroit art to the streets," Rogal [...]
Love Out Of The Closet
Caption: James Whipple and Carl Weiler were married on July 26. (BTL photo: Jason A. Michael) FERNDALE – Carl Weiler and James Whipple, both 73, got married in the middle of a Sunday morning service at Zion Lutheran Church on July 26. The day had [...]
Past Presidents Of Hotter Than July Honored At Annual Conference
Johnny Jenkins, Hank Millbourne and Kimberly Jones were recognized for their work as past presidents of Hotter Than July by Curtis Lipscomb, the current organizer of the annual celebration. (BTL photo: Jason A. Michael) | Role: main DETROIT – [...]
Hotter Than July Kicks Off With Candlelight Vigil
Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones speaks at Black Gay Pride opening ceremony DETROIT – About 75 people came out to Palmer Park Tuesday to kick off the start of the 20th anniversary edition of Hotter Than July – Detroit Black Gay Pride. The [...]
Hotter Than July Kicks Off With Candlelight Vigil
Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones speaks at Hotter Than July's opening ceremony. DETROIT – About 75 people came out to Palmer Park Tuesday to kick off the start of the 20th anniversary edition of Hotter Than July-Detroit Black Gay Pride. [...]
Hotter Than July To Celebrate 20 Years Of Black Gay Pride Next Week
DETROIT – The 20th installment of Hotter Than July — Detroit Black Gay Pride — will take place next week. Kevin Griffin, Johnny Jenkins and Curtis Lipscomb founded Detroit Black Gay, Inc. in 1995 to produce the event. They called upon the groups [...]
It's Raining... Disco Divas!
Martha Wash Martha Wash is responsible for some of the top-selling, most recognizable pop hits of the '80s and '90s. "It's Raining Men," the cult pop classic, is still heard everywhere… the radio, movies, commercials, TV. "Sweat (Everybody Dance [...]