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].
Teen Charged In Motor City Pride Beating
DETROIT – A 16-year-old boy was charged last week in the June 8 beating of Christin Howard, which took place just outside Motor City Pride on the Detroit Riverwalk. The teenager, who is not being identified because of his age, was brought up on [...]
Detroit Man Claims Anti-Gay Harassment At Detroit Receiving Hospital
TorJuan Sanders and his partner Decembur Jaymes were allegedly harassed by a Detroit Medical Center security officer June 3. BTL photo: Jason Michael DETROIT – It was almost 3 a.m. on June 3. Tor'Juan Sanders had come to Detroit Receiving Hospital [...]
Pugh Update: Civil Suit Filed
DETROIT – A week after a federal judge ruled that he could not sue the city of Detroit outside of bankruptcy court, a former high school student has filed a lawsuit against former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh seeking $1 million in [...]
Hotter Than July: Detroit's Black Gay Pride Celebrates 19 Years Next Month
It's year 19 and the theme is Happy Together. KICK, the Agency for LGBT African Americans, which produces the annual week-long celebration, has been holding Hotter Than July planning committee meetings since January. "It's still unique as the only [...]
Historic First For NFL And Gay Community
The visual was stunning. There for all the (sports) world to see on ESPN stood Michael Sam, crying onto his boyfriend's shoulder and kissing him repeatedly after learning he had been drafted to the NFL by the St. Louis Rams. It was a shocking scene [...]
Former Congressman Barney Frank Speaks At Holocaust Exhibit Finale
Former Congressman Barney Frank poses after delivering his remarks with Rudy Serra, who is running for state rep, and U.S. Rep Gary Peters. BTL photo: Jason A. Michael FARMINGTON HILLS – Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D – Mass.) spoke Sunday at the [...]
Pastor's Act Of Love For Gay Son
Tim Schaefer with his dad Rev. Frank Schaefer. Tim is the oldest of four children, three of whom are gay. When he asked his father to officiate his wedding, Rev. Schaefer said yes knowing it might well lead to losing his job. Photo courtesy of [...]
Detroit Fashion Designer DL Perrett Presents Neon Valley Streets Event
Some of the new clothing that will be featured in DL Perretts upcoming show. Photo by J Cross Fotography DETROIT – It's not uncommon for soul singers to have gotten their start in the church. Apparently it's a breeding ground for fashion designers [...]
Ultimate LGBT Wedding Expo A Smashing Success
12345678ÔÑÑÔÑÖ SOUTHFIELD – It was a nice day for a white wedding at the fourth annual Ultimate LGBT Wedding and Anniversary Expo. More than 600 people attended the Expo, which took place Saturday at the Southfield Civic Pavilion. Sponsored [...]
Clergy Come Out In Support Of Michigan Same Sex Couples
In the wake of the ruling in favor of marriage equality by Judge Bernard Friedman in the DeBoer v. Snyder case March 21, a number faith-based expressions of inclusion were released by local clergy. This is reaffirming to the LGBT community, and even [...]
PUGH UPDATE: Civil Suit Coming, Seeks $1 Million In Damages
DETROIT – Farmington Hills attorney Bill Seikaly, representing former Frederick Douglass Academy student and Charles Pugh mentee Khody Sanford, made it clear Feb. 20 that he intends to bring a civil suit on behalf of his client. The suit, which [...]
MCCD Candidate Roland Stringfellow To Preach This Sunday
Rev. Stringfellow FERNDALE - The pastoral search committee of Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit has introduced their candidate for senior pastor of the church. Rev. Roland Stringfellow, will be presented to the church on Sunday, Jan. 26 when [...]