Kate Opalewski
Salvation Army Works to Uphold Non-Discriminatory Values
Around 28,000 people slept in a bed last night provided by the Salvation Army. More than likely, some of those people are LGBT. And according to the organization, they are welcome to take advantage of the organization's services regardless of their [...]
What Next? The Election, Asylum & LGBT Rights
As shock dissipates a month after the election, social justice organizations and civil rights groups are beginning to have more focused conversations about a variety of issues, such as what happens next for LGBT asylum seekers, as well as [...]
LGBT Detroit Moves Out of Midtown, Hosts Holiday Event at New Location
New LGBT Detroit staff members with executive director Curtis Lipscomb at the 14th Annual Holiday In December gala: program facilitator Sharron Fincher, social media coordinator and LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy graduate Devon Brooks, and program [...]
EQMI Political Mixer Raises Concerns
It's been two years since Equality Michigan hosted a major fundraising event, and while the organization's Fall reception – a political mixer – on Dec. 2 offered up a number of reasons to celebrate, a cloud loomed over DTE Energy's Headquarters in [...]
Faith Leaders Work Toward Healing a Divided Community
Reconciliation and healing is needed right now as the community moves forward post-election. As more LGBT people are cautiously entering houses of worship, the way they are approached is crucial. It's with that in mind the faith-based coalition [...]
World AIDS Day Detroit Engages Youth
12345ÔÑÑÔÑÖ More than 400 Detroit-area students attended the World AIDS Day Detroit Youth Symposium on Dec. 1 at the Garden Theater in Detroit. The purpose was to engage youth in a dialogue about issues related to HIV/AIDS including stigma and [...]
Worship Guide: Holiday Services Calendar
Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit 2441 Pinecrest, Ferndale 248-399-7741 www.mccdetroit.org Christmas Eve Service 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 Christmas Day Service 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 25 Woodside Church 1509 E. Court St., Flint 810-767-4911 [...]
Lansing Sends Message to Vulnerable Communities in Wake of Election
LANSING – In response to recent incidents of hate speech, bullying and violence related to the presidential election, various leaders in the Lansing area came together to create the Lansing Takes Action movement. Erika Brown-Binion, director of the [...]
World AIDS Day Event Calendar
Dec. 1 7:30 a.m. UNIFIED – HIV Health and Beyond Mobile Unit Site offers HIV, Hep C testing and more at St. Andrew's Church Breakfast Program at 306 N. Dividson and Catherine, Ann Arbor. Contact Lemont Gore at 734-572-9355 or email [...]
Affirmations Community Conversation Inspires Action
The Ferndale Love March on Nov 20 brought together people of different races, faiths, sexual orientations, genders abilities, viewpoints and more. The march – organized by Allison Alexander along with Mindy Domke, Laura Hameson Rice and others – was [...]
Listless to Blissful: The Non-Traditional Bride(s)
Amanda and Jamie Lehman-Faber were married on May 29, 2016 at Cafe Cortina in Farmington Hills. Photo courtesy of Kerby Lou The Amanda and Jamie Lehman-Faber wedding highlight video was done by Modern Touch Media featuring "Seasons of Love" from [...]
Paula Poundstone Offers Night of Healing Laughter at ROMT
On Dec. 17 comedian Paula Poundstone said, "I shall be the court jester at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan, Sire." Photo courtesy of Michael Schwartz Royal Oak – Comedian and author Paula Poundstone said she wishes her new book, [...]