Pride Source Staff
First openly gay bishop talks death threats, 9/11
Openly gay bishop and controversial figure Gene Robinson may be retiring in two years but his commitment to LGBT equality still shines bright. Bishop Robinson entered office in March 2004. He was consecrated as the ninth Bishop of New Hampshire, [...]
Second Transgender Health Fair returns to Affirmations
FERNDALE- The second annual Transgender Health Fair comes to Affirmations community center on Saturday, Sept. 17. At the fair, which is organized by Affirmations and Transgender Michigan, community organizations and guest speakers will provide [...]
Exhibit showcases local LGBT talent
DETROIT- There's more to David Wysocki than being a gay man. He loves wine, travel, sewing and interior decorating. He also installs roofs, works as a landscaper, and has been a graphic designer for 17 years. Wysocki is just one of the many [...]
Openly gay bishop to speak at University of Michigan Dearborn
DEARBORN- On Oct. 5, Gene Robinson, the first openly gay priest ordained in a major Christian denomination, will speak at the University of Michigan's Dearborn campus. Following the speech and discussion, the bishop will attend an evening [...]
Dave Garcia to lead Affirmations
FERNDALE- Affirmations community center has chosen a new exective director. Dave Garcia will take over the post as executive director on Aug. 15. Affirmations' community-based search committee, consisting of Metro Detroit area LGBT and allied [...]
VIDEO: Gutsy teens lobby lawmakers to pass anti-bullying law
LANSING- On Wednesday, students lobbied lawmakers to pass anti-bullying legislation that protects all students, including LGBTs. Michigan is one of only six states without any anti-bullying law. Before the teens met with their elected officials, [...]
Affirmations hires executive director
FERNDALE- Affirmations community center has chosen a new exective director. Dave Garcia will take over the post as executive director on Aug. 15. Affirmations' community-based search committee, consisting of Metro Detroit area LGBT and allied [...]
The history of Pride
1234567891011ÔÑÑÔÑÖ 1972 – The Michigan Gay Confederation organized Detroit's very first gay pride march. It was known as "Christopher Street Detroit '72," named after the location of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. 1974 – The first openly [...]
PFLAG Detroit celebrates 25th anniversary
The Detroit chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, a national non-profit organization comprised of more than 200,000 members, celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend with a dinner catered by the Ukrainian Cultural [...]
Marriage support in New York
"Our nation's permanent mission is to form a 'more perfect union,' deepening the meaning of freedom, broadening the reach of opportunity, strengthening the bonds of community. That mission has inspired and empowered us to extend rights to people [...]
Transgender safety and rights
S/he Said "I believe that coming out makes for a happier life, but that's not a matter of ethics, that's just corny advice." -Rachel Maddow, about a criticism she supposedly made towards Anderson Copper in an interview, [...]
Ruth Ellis goal: $100,000
DETROIT- The Ruth Ellis Center, a non-profit dedicated to LGBT homeless, runaway and at-risk youth, is currently fundraising with a goal of $100,000 before the end of September. Every $2 raised by the center will be matched by $1 from the Community [...]