Kate Opalewski
NDO Supporters in Jackson Say 'Love Rules'
Hundreds gathered in the city of Jackson on Feb. 7 to support the passage of a non-discrimination ordinance to protect LGBTQ residents. BTL Photo Todd Heywood Updated March 6 JACKSON – Since the city of Jackson passed a non-discrimination [...]
MDP Elects Openly Gay Vice Chair for First Time In Its History
At the Michigan Democratic Convention on Feb. 11 at Cobo Hall, not only was Mark LaChey reelected as the chair of the LGBT & Allies Caucus, but for the first time in its history, the Michigan Democratic Party elected him, an openly gay Vice [...]
Transgender Michigan Calls for Action
Rachel Crandall, executive director of Transgender Michigan said, "A lot of people in my community are really afraid." She points to the number of transgender people who are worried about their civil right's protections after the sweeping Republican [...]
Enjoy Immensely' at Rel·ish Restaurant
Help Rel·ish Support the ChadTough Foundation From March 2-5, Relish will be donating 10 percent of each bill to the ChadTough Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to fund research and raise awareness for Pediatric Brain Tumors with an [...]
Affirmations Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Affirmations board of directors appointed two new board members following their Jan. 25 board meeting who will play a vital and continuing role with all other board members in shaping the direction of the community center in Ferndale. Eric [...]
REC Receives Transformational Gift from Local Congregation
Church members on the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham's "Mission Crawl" in October 2015 to learn more about plans for the Ruth Ellis Health and Wellness Center. Inset: A Vision Statement quilt hangs in the Welcome Center at First [...]
HFHS Joins Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce
DETROIT – The Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce is "excited" to announce their newest corporate partner, Henry Ford Health Systems. "After welcoming retired CEO Nancy Schlichting to speak at our Unconventional Leadership Event at the DIA in [...]
SAGE Metro Detroit Releases Guide for LGBT Caregivers
When caring for an LGBT older adult, members of SAGE Metro Detroit want caregivers to understand the importance of unique circumstances faced by LGBT people ages 65 and up. More so, for LGBT people to be aware of the supports available to them when [...]
Equality Michigan's New Strategy is Bold Risk in This Political Season
Stephanie White, EQMI executive director said, "There is a huge population, both LGBTQ people and our straight allies, that want us to win equality." BTL file photo: Andrew Potter. In a politically unfriendly environment for LGBTQ citizens, Equality [...]
Local Transgender Teen Published in National Geographic Magazine
Hunter Keith of Farmington Hills in January 2017 issue of National Geographic Magazine When Hunter Keith was finally able to skateboard in the neighborhood skate park with his shirt off for the first time, he said it was "freeing." Keith of [...]
New EQMI Board Chair Talks Strategy
Equality Michigan will continue the political charge for LGBTQ rights in the state of Michigan with Jim Murray as the new chairman of the EQMI board. As the president of AT&T Michigan, with more than 25 years of experience building connections [...]
Ruth Ellis Center Builds Diverse and Inclusive Board
A strong non-profit organization recognizes that a diverse and inclusive board is essential to its success. It's with that in mind the Ruth Ellis Center in Highland Park added five new board members in January – Gary Astrein, Laura Champagne, Sabin [...]