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22 Pride Source Stories from 2025 We Can't Stop Thinking About
From a biochemist-turned-activist organizing rallies in nine state capitals to a rural Upper Peninsula salon owner facing vandalism for welcoming trans youth, [...]Read more about 22 Pride Source Stories from 2025 We Can't Stop Thinking About
How Detroit’s Julisa Abad Became a National Voice For Trans Justice
When a transgender person is murdered in the Detroit Metro area, trans advocate and Wayne County Prosecutor's Office employee Julisa Abad is often among [...]Read more about How Detroit’s Julisa Abad Became a National Voice For Trans Justice
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 [...]Read more about Karmin Wells' Murder Sparks Calls for Justice and Safety for Black Trans Women
The Sacred Work of Jeynce Poindexter: A Detroit Ballroom Mother's Mission to Transform Trans Lives Through Advocacy and Love
On a late April morning, Jeynce Poindexter sits in Detroit Metro Airport waiting for her flight to Fort Lauderdale. Tomorrow is her birthday, but this [...]Read more about The Sacred Work of Jeynce Poindexter: A Detroit Ballroom Mother's Mission to Transform Trans Lives Through Advocacy and Love
Gender and Name Changes Do More Than Affirm — They Save Lives
In retrospect, what surprises me most is how quick it was.When Illinois approved the addition of an X gender marker on state IDs in 2019, I wasn’t even entirely [...]Read more about Gender and Name Changes Do More Than Affirm — They Save Lives
Suspect Charged in Murder of Tahiry Broom, Trans Woman Killed in Southfield
The Michigan LGBTQ+ community is grieving the loss of Tahiry Broom, a 29-year-old transgender woman from Cleveland who was fatally shot in Southfield on Feb. 9. [...]Read more about Suspect Charged in Murder of Tahiry Broom, Trans Woman Killed in Southfield
Noah Arbit, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 20
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]Read more about Noah Arbit, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 20
Eli Savit, Running for Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]Read more about Eli Savit, Running for Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
A 17-Year-Old Was Just Arrested for the Murder of a Detroit Gay Man. What a Local Advocacy Group Suggests for Safer App Meetups.
A 17-year-old from Michigan has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a gay Detroit man, a crime that authorities suggest may have been driven by [...]Read more about A 17-Year-Old Was Just Arrested for the Murder of a Detroit Gay Man. What a Local Advocacy Group Suggests for Safer App Meetups.
From Pete Buttigieg to Dana Nessel, Michigan's Best and Brightest Show Their Pride at the White House
Michigan was well-represented on the White House South Lawn at the 2024 Pride celebration, though the state’s invited legislators were missed as they stayed in [...]Read more about From Pete Buttigieg to Dana Nessel, Michigan's Best and Brightest Show Their Pride at the White House
Arrest Made in Ashia Davis Murder, Ortonville Reconsiders Abigail's Pride Permit
Arrest Made in 2023 Highland Park Murder of Ashia DavisAn arrest has been made in the June 2023 shooting death of local trans woman Ashia Davis. On March 15, [...]Read more about Arrest Made in Ashia Davis Murder, Ortonville Reconsiders Abigail's Pride Permit
Arrest Made in 2023 Murder of Trans Woman Ashia 'Charm' Davis
An arrest has finally been made in the shooting death of local trans woman Ashia Davis in June 2023. On Friday, March 15, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy [...]Read more about Arrest Made in 2023 Murder of Trans Woman Ashia 'Charm' Davis
The Dark Side of Advocacy, According to This Leading Michigan Trans Advocate
On July 31, 2021, I woke up feeling so grateful for another day, but this day was an especially important one. That night, I would be acknowledged with a [...]Read more about The Dark Side of Advocacy, According to This Leading Michigan Trans Advocate
How to Give Back to Local LGBTQ+ Non-Profits on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
The annual arrival of Giving Tuesday is a welcome time of year for non-profits that rely on donations and other acts of giving to drive their charitable [...]Read more about How to Give Back to Local LGBTQ+ Non-Profits on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
Why Do All My GOP State Reps Support the Trans/Gay Panic Defense?
Before I write about the trans/gay panic defense and how U.S. states are gradually passing laws against its use in court, and before I write about how [...]Read more about Why Do All My GOP State Reps Support the Trans/Gay Panic Defense?
Trans Woman Kelly Stoug's Murder Trial Finally Begins, Ends Almost Immediately When Killer Takes Plea
Kelly Stough was 36 when she was shot to death by a so-called minister, Albert Weathers, 46, of Sterling Heights. The heinous crime was committed in the early [...]Read more about Trans Woman Kelly Stoug's Murder Trial Finally Begins, Ends Almost Immediately When Killer Takes Plea
Trans Woman Ashia Davis Murdered in Michigan Motel
The body of 34-year-old Ashia Davis was found in the early hours of June 2 at the Woodward Inn in Highland Park, marking a tragic start to Pride Month in Metro [...]Read more about Trans Woman Ashia Davis Murdered in Michigan Motel
The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in Michigan, 50 Years in the Making
Pop open the Champagne and sparkling juice. The day so many in the LGBTQ+ community tirelessly battled for has arrived. Gov. Whitmer has made good on her [...]Read more about The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in Michigan, 50 Years in the Making
Local Legal Name Change Clinics Help Trans Persons Become Their Authentic Selves
What’s in a name? Well, if you’re trans, and you’ve lived your life feeling trapped in the wrong body, referred to by incorrect pronouns and called something [...]Read more about Local Legal Name Change Clinics Help Trans Persons Become Their Authentic Selves
Should You 'Rush $5 Now!' to Your Favorite Political Candidate? Read This First.
Without looking at the date on the calendar, it wouldn’t be hard to know it’s election season from the number of solicitations from candidates and related [...]Read more about Should You 'Rush $5 Now!' to Your Favorite Political Candidate? Read This First.
Judge Releases Man Charged in Ann Arbor Transgender Hate Crime From Jail
Five months ago, with assistance from Fair Michigan Justice Project (FMJP), Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit charged James Alan Greggs with committing a [...]Read more about Judge Releases Man Charged in Ann Arbor Transgender Hate Crime From Jail
Plymouth City Commissioner Alanna Maguire on Why She's Married to Local Government (and Dana Nessel)
Local government matters. Who sits on your city commission is important because those are the people who make the decisions that are closest to your front [...]Read more about Plymouth City Commissioner Alanna Maguire on Why She's Married to Local Government (and Dana Nessel)
Congratulations To Our 2021 Municipal Candidates
Pride Source is thrilled to announce the success of three local openly LGBTQ+ first-time candidates and join them in celebrating their historic wins. We asked [...]Read more about Congratulations To Our 2021 Municipal Candidates
An Interview with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel: The (Cat) Person Behind the Politics
A scroll through Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's Facebook feed is an exercise in contrast. Mostly, Nessel posts about issues directly affecting [...]Read more about An Interview with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel: The (Cat) Person Behind the Politics
Howell Loses, Fair Michigan Wins After City Ousts Drag Queen Bingo Show from Melon Fest
Remember that drag queen bingo event in Howell? The one Meghan Reckling, a 36-year-old Michigan Senate aide and chair of the Livingston County Republican [...]Read more about Howell Loses, Fair Michigan Wins After City Ousts Drag Queen Bingo Show from Melon Fest
Michigan Court of Appeals Ruling a Big Win for Transgender Civil Rights in State
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled last week that the state's ethnic intimidation statute extends to transgender individuals. Under the statute, a charge of [...]Read more about Michigan Court of Appeals Ruling a Big Win for Transgender Civil Rights in State
Is Sterling Heights Finally Ready For a Non-Discrimination Ordinance?
The city of Sterling Heights is socially conservative by almost anyone's account, including the mayor's. It was only seven years ago when the city unanimously [...]Read more about Is Sterling Heights Finally Ready For a Non-Discrimination Ordinance?
Citizen Initiative to Add LGBTQ+ Protections to Michigan Law Backed by Business Community
LANSING — A large contingent of Michigan's business community has come out in favor of a ballot initiative that would ask voters to amend Michigan's [...]Read more about Citizen Initiative to Add LGBTQ+ Protections to Michigan Law Backed by Business Community
Michigan Women Leaders on the Women Leaders Who Inspire Them
In honor of Women's History Month 2021, Between The Lines is featuring some of Michigan's most prominent LGBTQ+ women leaders. Though our state is full of [...]Read more about Michigan Women Leaders on the Women Leaders Who Inspire Them
Indiana Man Charged With Murder, Targeting Michigan LGBTQ+ Community via Dating Apps
Diabolique Paris Johnson, 34, of Indianapolis was charged Tuesday, March 2, with first-degree felony murder in the Sept. 5 shooting death of 39-year-old Joshua [...]Read more about Indiana Man Charged With Murder, Targeting Michigan LGBTQ+ Community via Dating Apps
Miss Mouthy' Podcast Elevates the Voices of Detroit's Trans Women of Color
Whether it's about beauty, relationships, or one of Detroit's up-and-coming entrepreneurs, Miss Mouthy is her name and on her podcast, she'll talk about it [...]Read more about Miss Mouthy' Podcast Elevates the Voices of Detroit's Trans Women of Color
Jaimie Powell Horowitz Elected Judge in Oak Park's 45th District Court
Attorney Jaimie Powell Horowitz was elected to one of the two open judge seats in Oak Park's 45th District Court today. She beat her challenger, Brenda [...]Read more about Jaimie Powell Horowitz Elected Judge in Oak Park's 45th District Court
Fair Michigan Launches LGBTQ Voter Participation Initiative
Fair Michigan is a nonprofit LGBTQ advocacy organization that works to secure equal rights protections under the law based on sexual orientation, sex, gender [...]Read more about Fair Michigan Launches LGBTQ Voter Participation Initiative
Devon Robinson Sentenced for 2019 Triple LGBTQ Murder
Last week, 19-year-old Devon Robinson of Detroit was sentenced to three life terms in prison without the possibility of parole for the May 2019 triple murder [...]Read more about Devon Robinson Sentenced for 2019 Triple LGBTQ Murder
Jury Finds Devon Robinson Guilty of Triple LGBTQ Murder
This past summer Devon Robinson of Detroit was charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the spring 2019 shooting deaths of 21-year-old Alunte Davis, [...]Read more about Jury Finds Devon Robinson Guilty of Triple LGBTQ Murder
2020 Initiative to Amend Elliott-Larsen: Key Community Members Weigh Challenges
The History Five years ago, a ballot committee named Fair Michigan and headed by then-attorney Dana Nessel sought to amend Michigan's Constitution to ensure [...]Read more about 2020 Initiative to Amend Elliott-Larsen: Key Community Members Weigh Challenges
Judge William McConico: 'Social Engineer for Justice'
A Landmark Decision "There's a special obligation that you have as a black attorney. You have a special obligation to fight for civil rights. You have a [...]Read more about Judge William McConico: 'Social Engineer for Justice'
New Coalition Seeks to Amend ELCRA Via Citizen Initiative
New Campaign A citizen-led campaign is underway that seeks to initiate legislation that would expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and ban discrimination [...]Read more about New Coalition Seeks to Amend ELCRA Via Citizen Initiative
Michigan Statewide Rape Prevention Study Makes Strides but Misses Mark for Inclusion
Effective sexual violence prevention is a community effort — that's what researchers concluded in a recent statewide report. In October of 2019 the Center for [...]Read more about Michigan Statewide Rape Prevention Study Makes Strides but Misses Mark for Inclusion
Fair Michigan Hosts Transgender Name Change Clinics
Whether driving, traveling out of the country or simply purchasing a drink, proper identification is a requirement in the United States that impacts many [...]Read more about Fair Michigan Hosts Transgender Name Change Clinics
5th Annual Transgender Coat Drive Dec. 14 at Menjo's
As temperatures start to dip closer to zero this winter, adequately bundling up changes from a matter of comfort into a matter of life and death. And for those [...]Read more about 5th Annual Transgender Coat Drive Dec. 14 at Menjo's
Over 300 Honored at TDOR Remembrance Service in Detroit
A determined crowd of nearly 80 fought the downtown congestion and masses headed to the televised Christmas tree lighting just down the street at Campus [...]Read more about Over 300 Honored at TDOR Remembrance Service in Detroit
Larkin Neely Pleads Guilty With Mental Illness to Murder of Gay Man Kevin Wirth
LANSING — After two years of uncertainty, last week Larkin Neely reached a plea agreement with the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office for the 2017 murder of [...]Read more about Larkin Neely Pleads Guilty With Mental Illness to Murder of Gay Man Kevin Wirth
Dana Nessel Won't Back Down
Audio Player/archive/uploads/2019/09/Nessel-Podcast.wav00:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. To get a sense of the immense [...]Read more about Dana Nessel Won't Back Down
Fair Michigan Justice Reception 2019 Sept. 26
When Fair Michigan was formed initially, one of the main concerns for the LGBTQ community was securing marriage equality. Today, that need has been met, but [...]Read more about Fair Michigan Justice Reception 2019 Sept. 26
Community Leaders Hold Town Hall on Issues Facing Trans Women of Color
Jey'nce Poindexter Mizrahi has logged a lot of miles traveling across Michigan since starting as Equality Michigan's transgender victim advocate in the fall of [...]Read more about Community Leaders Hold Town Hall on Issues Facing Trans Women of Color
Arrests Continue in String of Murders of Black Gay Men
Anthony Brock and Darnell Wilson, both of Detroit, have been charged in the June 19 shooting death of Diano Johnson. Authorities believe Brock, 28, lured [...]Read more about Arrests Continue in String of Murders of Black Gay Men
