Sarah Bricker Hunt
Nigerian Author Chukwuebuka Ibeh on Finding ‘Blessings’ in a Country Where Same-Sex Marriage (and Homosexuality) Is Outlawed
African novelist Chukwuebuka Ibeh tells the story of a queer boy struggling to define himself while seeking out affirmations in post-military Nigeria in his debut novel, “Blessings.” The book is set to publish June 4 via Doubleday, a [...]
See a Queer Artist Exhibit, Go to ‘The Prom,’ Attend a Silent Disco, Learn About a Storied Detroit Gay Club
It’s the time of year when our social calendars start begging for relief from all the graduations, weddings and late spring gatherings, but don’t let that stop you from adding some worthwhile events just for you. Break free from your [...]
Pack Your Bags — ‘That Michigan Guy’ Just Created Your Perfect Michigan Summer Itinerary
Ryan Redoute’s Michigan travel content could be considered the real-deal counterpart to the Pure Michigan campaign. Instead of billboard-sized images of iconic Great Lakes States imagery advertised along the freeway, it’s Redoute on his [...]
‘She Represents Hate’: As Riley Gaines Prepares to Take the Adrian College Commencement Stage, Trans Alumni Question the School’s Decision
Riley Gaines, a former competitive swimmer and internet influencer who has garnered fame from an unapologetic anti-trans platform that likens transgenderism to “spiritual warfare,” will take the stage May 5 as the 2024 Adrian College [...]
Stand Up Against Book Banning, See the 'Reality Gays' Podcast Tour, Attend a Gender-Affirming Beauty Workshop
It's time for some spring cleaning. Whether that means weeding out the negative Nancys clogging up your social media feed, literally cleaning up your homestead after a long winter’s hibernation or just clearing the cobwebs of your mind, these [...]
Why So Many Local Queer Folks Are Flocking to Mishpacha, Temple Beth Emeth’s Thriving LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
Ari Smith was a little worried when her rabbi called to ask her about something he was noticing in her part of the sanctuary during weekly services at Temple Beth Emeth, a Reform Jewish synagogue in Ann Arbor. “I was thinking ‘No! [...]
Everything You Need to Know About the New Queer Bar Coming to Ann Arbor
The rumors are true — there’s a new queer bar coming to Ann Arbor later this year, and Pride Source sat down with co-founder Saharsh Hajela to get the why, where, what, how and, most importantly, to find out when we can visit [...]
Biden-Harris Campaign Launches LGBTQ+ Voter Initiative at Affirmations — How You Can Get Involved in the 2024 Election
The election season is officially heating up in Michigan, with a special focus on queer voters. On April 10, local and statewide community leaders and elected officials gathered at Affirmations in Ferndale to mark the launch of the national Out for [...]
How These Ypsilanti Brides Created a Deeply Personal, Intentionally Michigan Wedding
For local couples seeking inspiration on hosting a thoroughly Michigan wedding, look no further than the November 2023 nuptials of Ypsilanti brides Rachel and Lauren Myers. From a ceremony at Ann Arbor’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens to seating [...]
How the Recently Passed Michigan Family Protection Act Will Safeguard LGBTQ+ Parents and Families
Michigan Democrats have held a “trifecta” of power since late 2022 when the party flipped both chambers of the House and won the governorship and the attorney general seat, but Rep. Samantha Steckloff says the party is still cleaning up [...]
Celebrate Michigan-Founded International Transgender Day of Visibility
As any card-carrying member of the Michigan LGBTQ+ community likely knows, International Transgender Day of Visibility was born right here in the Great Lakes State in 2009, when Transgender Michigan co-founder and executive director Rachel Crandall [...]
Ortonville Denies Abigail's Pride Permit for a Second Time, Shocking No One
Ortonville, located in northern Oakland County, is somehow not a fictional place from a long-lost Dr. Seuss book, filled with Grinchy Whos and a bubbling undercurrent of homophobia, though we wish this was a story pulled from the land of [...]