Sarah Bricker Hunt
Karmin Wells' Murder Sparks Calls for Justice and Safety for Black Trans Women
Ballroom mother Monica Hudson called her "the walking wonder" — a trans woman who could “set fire” to any runway and light up any room. She should be cheering on Karmin Wells as the ballroom legend worked toward icon status in the [...]
When Home Becomes The Only Safe Space: Raising a Trans Child in Post-Skrmetti America
It's getting harder to talk to my young adult children about the news. Not because they aren't old enough to comprehend it, but because I know they do. I know they understand that our federal government has decided their basic dignity is up for [...]
Palmer Woods 2025 Summer Home Tour Celebrates Historic Neighborhood's Rich LGBTQ+ Legacy
The Palmer Woods Association's 2025 Home and Garden Tour on July 26 promises to be more than just a showcase of stunning architecture and manicured landscapes. This year's event continues a long tradition of celebrating a neighborhood where LGBTQ+ [...]
How the Road to Federal Marriage Equality Ran Through Michigan
When Keith Orr first introduced Martin Contreras as his husband at the neighborhood gay bar they owned together during Sunday brunch in March 2014, he paused for dramatic effect. The dining room at Aut Bar in Ann Arbor’s Braun Court was [...]
'Bargain Block' Star Keith Bynum Calls Out HGTV After Show's Sudden Cancellation
Keith Bynum isn't mincing words about his experience with HGTV following the cancellation of "Bargain Block," the hit Detroit-based home renovation series he starred in alongside husband Evan Thomas.The 38-year-old designer took to Instagram on June [...]
Michigan Dad Champions Daughter's Queer Debut Novel
The email from Larry Peplin landed in Pride Source's inbox with fatherly pride. His queer daughter Erica had just published her debut novel, "Work Nights,” and he wanted to make sure it was on our radar. What made the message remarkable wasn't [...]
How These Queer Local Artists Are Turning Creativity Into Rebellion
The fourth annual Kaleidoscope exhibition at Pontiac Creative Arts Center arrives at a moment when queer visibility feels both essential and precarious. With 104 pieces from 56 LGBTQ+ artists now on display through July 23, visitors will encounter [...]
Governor Whitmer Absolutely Ate On TikTok's 'Gaydar' Quiz Show
Picture this: Michigan's governor gets quizzed on gay bars, queer slang and Progress Flag colors by a drag queen on TikTok. Sounds like a fever dream? Nope, it's just another day in Big Gretch's world."Gaydar," the viral TikTok show hosted by trans [...]
Saddle Up For Anti-Fascist Librarians In Ann Arbor District Library's 2025 Big Gay Read
The Ann Arbor District Library's fifth annual Big Gay Read brings together readers across Southeast Michigan for a month of community engagement around Sarah Gailey's "Upright Women Wanted," a queer speculative fiction novella featuring anti-fascist [...]
How to Be a Better Ally (Even If You’re Already a Good One)
Being an LGBTQ+ ally means more than just posting rainbow flags on social media or attending Pride events — though those gestures matter too. True allyship requires what Julisa Abad, a Black trans victims rights advocate and community liaison [...]
Don't Miss United We Slay This Weekend Across Metro Detroit
Preparations for what might just be Metro Detroit's most ambitious LGBTQ+ celebration are in full swing, and there's still time to join the party. United We Slay runs Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, bringing together 11 venues across the region for [...]
'Don't Run Away': Garlin Gilchrist's Message to LGBTQ+ Allies as He Runs for Governor
Marching through the streets of Detroit in the 2025 Motor City Pride Parade on June 8, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist marked his 10th consecutive year at the festival — not just showing up for a photo opportunity, but celebrating, listening and [...]