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].
Meet The Marriage Equality 'Poster Children'
While not the "famous photo" Paul Mattson and Roland Smith pose at the Oakland County Courthouse March 22, 2014. BTL photo: Andrew Potter It all happened in a rush. On March 21 of last year, a Friday, Circuit Court Judge Bernard A. Friedman ruled [...]
Obituary: Malcolm Boyd
Rev. Malcolm Boyd was many things. He was a freedom rider who marched with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in the Deep South. He was the author of over two dozen books and collections of poetry and prayers, including the 1965 bestseller, "Are You [...]
Exhibit Shares Stories Of Great Devotion And Loss
Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg of Congregation Shir Tikvah speaks at the opening of the Shower of Stoles exhibit at Affirmations on Sunday, March 1. BTL photo: Jason A. Michael Picture on Server: S1M_ShowerofStoles.jpg Caption: Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg of [...]
Update: Pugh Wants Accuser Named
DETROIT – Two separate motions were filed this week in the Charles Pugh text messaging scandal court case. First, Pugh, former Detroit City Council president, wants the young man who is accusing him of misconduct to be named in open court. Between [...]
Singer Lesley Gore Succumbs To Cancer
Singer Lesley Gore, best known for the 1963 smash hit "It's My Party (And I'll Cry If I Want To)," died Monday following a battle with lung cancer. The singer was reportedly a non-smoker. She was only 16 and still in high school when "Party" topped [...]
Pioneering Voices Exhibit To Feature Transgender Stories
A photo of Brianna that accompanys the exhibit Pioneering Voices SOUTHFIELD – A new exhibit from the creators of "Love Makes a Family" is coming to the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church in Southfield. "Pioneering Voices," a museum-quality [...]
Trial Date Set For Pugh Case
DETROIT – Former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh has come out swinging in a recent court filing, and he's taken aim at the mother of his accuser, Tamu Gaines. Through his attorney, Pugh had little to say about the young man he use to [...]
Fifth Annual Hotter Than July Boat Ride A Fun Time
1234567ÔÑÑÔÑÖ DETROIT – About 50 people came out Wednesday night for the fifth annual Hotter Than July Boat Ride. The three-hour cruise on the Detroit River was aboard the Diamond Queen. The event was catered by Dee's Catering and DJ Tone [...]
Hotter Than July Film Festival In Midtown
The Hotter Than July Film Festival took place Thursday night at Cinema Detroit in Midtown. Film Festival committee co-chairs Darius Baty and Alvina Bursey took time out to pose for a photo between screenings. Over a dozen films were screened, [...]
Gallery: Hotter Than July Boat Ride Makes A Splash
1234567ÔÑÑÔÑÖAbout 50 people came out Wednesday night for the fifth annual Hotter Than July Boat Ride. The three-hour cruise on the Detroit River was aboard the Diamond Queen. The event was catered by Dee's Catering and DJ Tone kept the dance [...]
HTJ Pride Picnic Preview
It's the centerpiece of Detroit's weeklong black gay pride celebration. The pride picnic, which takes place Saturday in Palmer Park, has been a crowd favorite since Hotter Than July began in 1996. It's attracted tens of thousands of people [...]
Benefit Held For Kevin Rogers
FERNDALE – More than 70 people came out Friday for a benefit variety show for Kevin Rogers at Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church. The show, which featured folk tunes, Broadway and even opera, was followed by a raffle. The entire evening brought in [...]