Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Lessons From Michigan's LGBTQ+ Trailblazers for a New Year
Over the past year, our “Where Are They Now?” series has reconnected readers with some of Michigan’s most influential LGBTQ+ advocates — people who built the [...]Read more about Lessons From Michigan's LGBTQ+ Trailblazers for a New Year
Catching Up With Johnny Jenkins, a Detroit Activist Who Has Devoted Decades to Black LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Johnny Jenkins has spent decades at the forefront of LGBTQ+ advocacy, from navigating the early HIV/AIDS crisis as a young Black gay man in Detroit to helping [...]Read more about Catching Up With Johnny Jenkins, a Detroit Activist Who Has Devoted Decades to Black LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Visit a Halloween Market, Attend LGBT Detroit Gala, Go to a Transgender Health Fair, Play Minecraft
As the hot boys of summer don their slutty, dark academia turtlenecks for the fall, you can’t help but get swept up in the moody atmosphere of autumn. Whether [...]Read more about Visit a Halloween Market, Attend LGBT Detroit Gala, Go to a Transgender Health Fair, Play Minecraft
Your Guide to This Year's Hotter Than July — the World's Second-Oldest Black LGBTQ+ Pride
Hotter Than July, LGBT Detroit’s annual Black Pride event, is right around the corner. Get ready for a whole weekend of events that celebrate Detroit’s LGBTQ+ [...]Read more about Your Guide to This Year's Hotter Than July — the World's Second-Oldest Black LGBTQ+ Pride
Re-Remembering Brent Dorian Carpenter: A Writer Who Pushed Boundaries With His Fearless Essays
Over the past two decades, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing my name among the bylines in this paper of some pretty talented writers. I was blessed to win the [...]Read more about Re-Remembering Brent Dorian Carpenter: A Writer Who Pushed Boundaries With His Fearless Essays
Metro Detroit Juneteenth Celebrations
A day of celebration originally in 1865, June 19, or Juneteenth as it came to be called, commemorates the day when Union Army General Gordon Granger read [...]Read more about Metro Detroit Juneteenth Celebrations
47th Annual Noel Night
The 47th annual Noel Night is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, with over 110 participating venues, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Michigan Science [...]Read more about 47th Annual Noel Night
Parting Glances Black Gay Detroit Friends (Pt. 3)
I had my picture taken a year ago with actress Lily Tomlin, who was in Detroit — her native city — as speaker for an LGBTQ fundraiser. I was wearing a [...]Read more about Parting Glances Black Gay Detroit Friends (Pt. 3)
Things to Do in Detroit
As the National LGBTQ Task Force's annual Creating Change conference moves into Detroit this week, more than 3,500 participants will have the opportunity to [...]Read more about Things to Do in Detroit
2019 Michigan Women's Marches Jan. 19
On January 19, 2019, thousands of women and their allies will come together in Washington D.C. to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the 2017 Women's March [...]Read more about 2019 Michigan Women's Marches Jan. 19
Concert of Colors Diversity Festival in 26th Year
Since 1993, the Concert of Colors has been a regular Detroit-based, diversity-themed music festival with a goal of "uniting Metro Detroit's diverse communities [...]Read more about Concert of Colors Diversity Festival in 26th Year
Ain't No Shame in Her Game
Jenifer Lewis to Visit Detroit: Tackles Stigma, Mental Illness in New Memoir If actress Jenifer Lewis ignites a sense of motherly affection from viewers, it's [...]Read more about Ain't No Shame in Her Game
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 [...]Read more about GMAR Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Fair Housing Act
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Professional Theater News from Around Town: Rapper MC Serch guests in 'Citizen Improv' at the Inferno ANN ARBOR – The Improv Inferno is pleased to announce a [...]Read more about Curtain Calls ONLINE
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Review: 'Spunk' A 'spunky' show at Plowshares Up-and-coming authors are often instructed to "write about what you know" – and that's exactly what novelist, [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
Pugh Hits Rock Bottom in Fall from Grace
DETROIT – Former City Council President Charles Pugh avoided a potentially damaging trial and possible life sentence Wednesday by accepting a deal. Pugh plead [...]Read more about Pugh Hits Rock Bottom in Fall from Grace
Austin, Ahmed Partner to Rebuild Michigan Public Education System
Education and inclusion are the most important challenges facing Michigan today, according to State Board of Education President John Austin (D-Ann Arbor) and [...]Read more about Austin, Ahmed Partner to Rebuild Michigan Public Education System
Homophobia in Detroit town hall meeting Jan. 28
A town hall meeting about homophobia in Detroit will take place Wed. Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright museum of African-American History (315 E. [...]Read more about Homophobia in Detroit town hall meeting Jan. 28
The World On Woodward: Concert Of Colors Brings Diversity To Midtown
By Shelby Clark Petkus Metro Detroit's 22nd Annual Diversity Festival, the Concert of Colors, runs July 10-13. The free festival, which had a July 5 opening, [...]Read more about The World On Woodward: Concert Of Colors Brings Diversity To Midtown
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Review: 'The Rainbow' {HEADLINE Controversial 1915 novel has much to say to 21st century audiences} If nothing else, the cast of "The Rainbow" at Ann Arbor's [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
LGBT Activist Seeks Help As Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill Becomes Law
A 2011 vigil in NYC – one of many held worldwide – after Ugandan LGBT activist David Kato was murdered. Violence has escalated in many African countries. [...]Read more about LGBT Activist Seeks Help As Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill Becomes Law
LGBT Activist From Uganda Makes Special Detroit Appearance Feb. 20
DETROIT – Uganda treats LGBT people like second class citizens. But how deep is the systemic violence in Ugandan society? How cruel is its media in the [...]Read more about LGBT Activist From Uganda Makes Special Detroit Appearance Feb. 20
Healing Words
By Bridgette M. Redman Kresge Artist Fellow in the Performing Arts Natasha T. Miller will perform her original work as part of the Art X Detroit on April 13. [...]Read more about Healing Words
Snyder appoints REC's Hughes to statewide commission
LANSING – On May 29, Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Laura Hughes to the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity. Established [...]Read more about Snyder appoints REC's Hughes to statewide commission
World AIDS Day Dec. 1 to mark 30th anniversary of epidemic
Monday, Nov. 28 Saginaw County Red Ribbon, A giant lighted red ribbon will light up the Saginaw County Governmental Center. Volunteers will construct the [...]Read more about World AIDS Day Dec. 1 to mark 30th anniversary of epidemic
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By John Quinn Plowshares makes a joyful noise in holiday premiere My favorite story about Christmas music concerns 18-year-old Isaac Watts. In 1692 he went to [...]Read more about Curtain Calls XTRA
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Review: 'Seven Guitars' Michigan premiere of August Wilson drama gets robust staging by Plowshares Theatre There's some beautiful music coming from the stage [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
Gospel and AIDS
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day of national HIV testing, treatment and community mobilization, was recognized on Feb. 7. But for Kick – The Agency [...]Read more about Gospel and AIDS
A Song For Coretta' spins an unusual tune
By D. A. Blackburn With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the post-weekend horizon, it seemed entirely fitting that the Detroit Repertory Theatre would choose to [...]Read more about A Song For Coretta' spins an unusual tune
It's all about her
By Yana Levovna Photo: Yana Levovna Detroit's own Natasha T. Miller has a pen and paper in her hands and a million thoughts in her head that need an outlet. [...]Read more about It's all about her
REC hires new leader
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – In August, the Ruth Ellis Center Board of Directors made the decision to hire Laura Hughes, MPH, as their new executive director. She [...]Read more about REC hires new leader
Lesbian 'Man' steams up Hotter Than July
By D. A. Blackburn Laurinda D. Brown knows a thing or two about creating steamy theater. And on July 25, she's bringing the heat to Detroit's annual black [...]Read more about Lesbian 'Man' steams up Hotter Than July
Theater Events for the period April 24-May 3, 2008
PROFESSIONAL THEATER/OPERA: Cobb A fascinating play that examines the life of one of the greatest baseball players of the 20th century: Ty Cobb. Planet Ant [...]Read more about Theater Events for the period April 24-May 3, 2008
Town hall: Take 3
DETROIT – The third and final installment of the groundbreaking town hall meetings on homophobia in Detroit is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15. Like the [...]Read more about Town hall: Take 3
Karibu House welcomes home Kwanzaa
DETROIT – Celebration and excitement permeated the annual Pre-Kwanzaa Brunch celebration on Dec. 13, starting with a heartfelt cheer for the "Year of Obama" [...]Read more about Karibu House welcomes home Kwanzaa
Karibu House acquires grants, begins expansion
By Cornelius A. Fortune DETROIT – Dr. Kofi Adoma, president of Karibu House, remembers a time back in 1997 when it seemed like the organization would [...]Read more about Karibu House acquires grants, begins expansion
New photography exhibit to open at Affirmations Gallery
On Sept. 12, the newest exhibition of photos will open at the Affirmations Community Center's Pittmann-Puckett Art Gallery. The exhibit will open with a [...]Read more about New photography exhibit to open at Affirmations Gallery
Hotter Than July burns up Detroit's Palmer Park
Overview: The 12th annual Hotter Than July celebration kicks off July 21 and runs through July 29. This year's theme is "Color Me Black," which celebrates LGBT [...]Read more about Hotter Than July burns up Detroit's Palmer Park
World AIDS Day Events
Note: All events take place on Dec. 1 unless otherwise noted. Ann Arbor Panel discussion. HARC will be part of a panel discussion. 7 p.m., Nov. 28. Wolverine [...]Read more about World AIDS Day Events
Obituary: Joseph Stewart James
Sunrise: March 27, 1950 – Sunset: March 17, 2006 A memorial service was held Monday, March 27, 2006 at St. Paul A.M.E. Zion in Detroit celebrating the life and [...]Read more about Obituary: Joseph Stewart James
Groups to present film honoring Audre Lorde, legal seminar
DETROIT – On Sunday, March 19, the ALORDE Collective will screen "A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde," a documentary on the life of [...]Read more about Groups to present film honoring Audre Lorde, legal seminar
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Announcing: A New Era for Curtain Calls The most complete theater coverage in town gets even better By Donald V. Calamia, Theater and Arts Editor Welcome to [...]Read more about Curtain Calls ONLINE
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Review: 'And The Winner Is' On a wing and a prayer, Purple Rose closes winning year If the bedtime prayer, "Now I lay me down to sleep,' has fallen off your [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
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Review: 'Crowns' It's all in the 'hattitude' at Plowshares Even as a fashion-challenged white gay man, I've long recognized that there's both an art and a [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
Town hall meeting a huge success
DETROIT – It was a 'major coming out party' for Detroit's black LGBT community. The first ever town hall meeting designed to address homophobia in Detroit went [...]Read more about Town hall meeting a huge success
Detroit mayor denounces marriage equality for gays on national television
DETROIT – It was a busy week for anti-gay forces across the country. President Bush kicked off his reelection campaign with relish by calling for a [...]Read more about Detroit mayor denounces marriage equality for gays on national television
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Review: 'Of Mice and Men' Classic drama gets fine staging at Meadow Brook Theatre George Milton and Lennie Small are in search of The American Dream. But [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
