Kate Opalewski
Barney Frank Comes to Michigan in Support of Dana Nessel
The most prominent gay politician in the U.S., Barney Frank, will be the special guest at an LGBTQ fundraiser for Dana Nessel, Democratic candidate for attorney general, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the home of Jason Misleh, 18695 Fairfield in [...]
Advocates for Change
AJ Sims said he is passionate about two things: LGBTQ laws and transgender rights. He has been able to pursue his passion by way of a youth advocacy project at the Ruth Ellis Center in Highland Park. In partnership with London Bell, Sims is [...]
Collecting Homegrown Creatives
Hotter Than July Fine Arts Exhibition Spotlights Emerging Artists Artist and curator of this year's event, Geno Harris. BTL Photo: Andrew Potter Geno Harris is "excited" to bridge the gap between the LGBTQ community and the straight community using [...]
Community Enjoys Free Barbecue Courtesy of Wrigley's Pharmacy
Hundreds of community members came together at Glory Supermarket in Highland Park on Friday, June 22 for a neighborhood summer barbecue hosted by Wrigley's Pharmacy. The afternoon family-friendly event included free food and drink, music, a raffle [...]
Mara Keisling Keynotes Pride Brunch in Kalamazoo
Trans Activist Tells Members of the Community to 'Be Optimistic' Founding executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, Mara Keisling, was in Kalamazoo on Saturday, May 26 to talk about her work in the advocacy organization, [...]
City of Hazel Park Proclaims June Pride Month
Around 40 members of the LGBTQ community and its allies gathered inside Hazel Park City Hall on Tuesday, May 22, to hear city council read into record a proclamation honoring Pride Month for 2018. Mayor Pro Tem Amy Aubry read that Hazel Park, [...]
Nickki Stevens' Secret to Success: Her Mom
Walk into Gigi's Gay Bar today and you're likely to see drag queen Nickki Stevens grace the stage. Her punchy humor, big looks and classy style — despite her trucker mouth — have been thrilling audiences since the late '80s. But, what some might not [...]
Drag Queens to 'Catfight' for the Title of Miss Kitty
Ruth Ellis Center Fundraiser Kicks Off Pride Month with Pageant It's about to get real catty in Detroit. The biggest catfight of the year is happening on June 1 at the Fillmore Theatre, 2115 Woodward Ave. Eight amateur contestants will fight for the [...]
GMAR Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Fair Housing Act
Event Attendees Reflect on Progress, Discuss the Long Road Ahead If every neighborhood is to become a place of opportunity, it's time for fairer housing – to include the LGBTQ community – and stronger enforcement of the Fair Housing Act. That was [...]
Couples Say 'I Do' With Their Fur Babies
Anybody who knows and loves Amy and Anna Crandall of Kalamazoo knows how attached they are to their dogs, Dalton and Tucker. It was no surprise to family and friends when the couple involved their dogs in their wedding ceremony on Oct. 28, 2017 at [...]
LGBTQ Wedding Expo Attracts Hundreds
Inclusive Vendors Offer Engaged Couples Equal Treatment and Respect Ashley Howe and her fiance Justine Simpson have been to several bridal shows, but none quite like the Ultimate LGBT Wedding and Anniversary Expo held on Sunday, March 11, in [...]
Expo Cuts Through Cake Politics
BTL LGBTQ Wedding and Anniversary Event Returns to MotorCity Casino. Click here to get tickets. Same-sex marriage may be safe for now, but the LGBTQ community is not safe from business owners who are allowed to refuse patrons service because of [...]