Michigan AIDS Fund
Remembering HIV/AIDS Advocate and Spiritual Leader Terrance 'Terry' Patrick Ryan
April 9 Update: Service, donation information added below.Terrance Patrick Ryan, a dedicated advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and a spiritual leader, died March [...]Read more about Remembering HIV/AIDS Advocate and Spiritual Leader Terrance 'Terry' Patrick Ryan
Dave Coulter, Running for Oakland County Executive
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 Dave Coulter, Running for Oakland County Executive
BTL Endorses Dave Coulter for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive, there are two excellent choices in the Democratic primary on Aug. 4 – Dave Coulter and Andy Meisner. Between these [...]Read more about BTL Endorses Dave Coulter for Oakland County Executive
Author dreams of 'beautiful continuum'
SHe/he Said "Evangelical Christians seem sincere in their desire to help build healthy, lasting marriages. Well, if that's their goal, encouraging gay men to [...]Read more about Author dreams of 'beautiful continuum'
Mpowerment Detroit develops fine young men
By Imani Williams DETROIT – Tucked away in a loft located in Detroit's Greektown is a social service agency that empowers young gay and bisexual men to take [...]Read more about Mpowerment Detroit develops fine young men
Hermanos de Luna Y Sol' workshops begin April 7
FERNDALE – La Comunidad, a local group created to provide support and advocacy for Michigan's gay Latino community, will launch a series of in-depth workshops [...]Read more about Hermanos de Luna Y Sol' workshops begin April 7
MAPP to reach out to Latinos
By Dawn Wolfe In April, the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project will begin a program designed to help Latino gay, bi, and transgender men create a sense of [...]Read more about MAPP to reach out to Latinos
ArtWorks Detroit Supports Michigan AIDS Community
BY BTL STAFF View works by Carl Demeulenaere on his website www.carls-artwork.com. Titled Amulet #40: Oculus, a mixed media work set inside a metal pocket [...]Read more about ArtWorks Detroit Supports Michigan AIDS Community
Michigan AIDS Coalition Merges With Matrix Human Services
DETROIT/FERNDALE – Earlier this month it was announced that the Michigan AIDS Coalition has joined forces with Matrix Human Services, a Detroit-based [...]Read more about Michigan AIDS Coalition Merges With Matrix Human Services
HIV Program Director Royale Theus
Since 2004, Royale Theus has been making a name for himself in the HIV/AIDS community through his work with the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project. The [...]Read more about HIV Program Director Royale Theus
Mayors Breakfast Kicks Off World AIDS Day
BY AJ TRAGER Jeanne White-Ginder addresses attendees of the Mayors Breakfast on World AIDS Day 2014 at the Detroit Opera House. BTL Photo: AJ Trager DETROIT – [...]Read more about Mayors Breakfast Kicks Off World AIDS Day
MAC Hosts Annual Pub Crawl
By Shelby Clark Petkus Ready to party? Michigan AIDS Coalition hosts its much anticipated 18th Annual Ferndale Pub Crawl on Friday, July 25. The "Original [...]Read more about MAC Hosts Annual Pub Crawl
Michigan AIDS Coalition Continues The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
By Shelby Clark AIDS awareness and support doesn't end as soon as Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, passes. Michigan AIDS Coalition works to keep services, education and [...]Read more about Michigan AIDS Coalition Continues The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Mayor's Race More Than Just A Gay 'Duel,' Four On Ballot For Nov. 5
Ferndale Mayoral Candidates from left: Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter, Sherry Wells, Linda Parton and Craig Covey will be running Nov. 5. FERNDALE – The [...]Read more about Mayor's Race More Than Just A Gay 'Duel,' Four On Ballot For Nov. 5
Monica Mills Ferndale Pride Volunteer Coordinator
Between Ourselves Monica Mills and her husband Larry are instrumental to the success of events like Ferndale Blues Festival, Ferndale Pub Crawl and others. [...]Read more about Monica Mills Ferndale Pride Volunteer Coordinator
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Announces Run
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter hopes to "keep Ferndale moving forward" as he prepares to run for election in November. Coulter was appointed by City Council in [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Announces Run
Helen Hicks Departs MAC to Run Macomb County Habitat for Humanity
FERNDALE – Michigan AIDS Coalition faces another change in leadership as CEO Helen Hicks announced her resignation after three years on the job. Hicks [...]Read more about Helen Hicks Departs MAC to Run Macomb County Habitat for Humanity
ACLU dinner honors LGBT project milestone
123 Change can only occur if people speak out and encourage others to do the same. People like Allan Gilmour and Eric Jirgens, Stacey Cassis and Dr. Arianna [...]Read more about ACLU dinner honors LGBT project milestone
Switch-a-roo: Covey and Coulter trade places
Craig Covey, left, and Dave Coulter switch jobs. BTL photo: Crystal A. Proxmire. FERNDALE-Leadership in Ferndale has taken an interesting twist. Craig Covey [...]Read more about Switch-a-roo: Covey and Coulter trade places
New HIV/AIDS advocacy coalition forms
by Jessica Carreras The Michigan Coalition for AIDS Advocates held its first meeting on June 9, where leaders from HIV/AIDS, LGBT and community nonprofits [...]Read more about New HIV/AIDS advocacy coalition forms
2008
Feb. 6-10, 2008 – The Creating Change conference comes to Detroit for the first time ever. The weekend of LGBT organizing and action included workshops, [...]Read more about 2008
2007
January 2007 – The Michigan Fair Housing Centers in Detroit, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids areas release a study that shows widespread [...]Read more about 2007
Big changes at Triangle
DETROIT – Detroit-based LGBT non-profit the Triangle Foundation announced this week that they have received renewed funding for 2009-2010 by the Victims [...]Read more about Big changes at Triangle
Room for everyone
by Jessica Carreras When Between The Lines calls new Michigan AIDS Coalition CEO Helen Hicks, she is working from home, watching her youngest son, Anthony. [...]Read more about Room for everyone
MAC hires new CEO
The Michigan AIDS Coalition announced Monday, July 27, that the organization has hired a new chief executive officer. Helen Hicks comes to the agency with more [...]Read more about MAC hires new CEO
Dine Out Michigan joins the fight against AIDS
On Friday June 12, Dine Out Michigan is giving people across the southeast region of Michigan the opportunity to fight AIDS by doing something they frequently [...]Read more about Dine Out Michigan joins the fight against AIDS
Dishing out denim
by Jessica Carreras The Michigan AIDS Coalition has the blues – denim, that is. On April 25 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, they'll host their [...]Read more about Dishing out denim
Removal of mall HIV/AIDS prevention display sparks anger
TROY – Last week, management at Somerset Collection, a mall known for its upscale shops and clientele, forced the store Armani Exchange to remove a store [...]Read more about Removal of mall HIV/AIDS prevention display sparks anger
Affirmations to host African American Health Fair
by Jessica Carreras This Saturday, Feb. 7, Affirmations is hosting an African American Health Fair. The event will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Affirmations [...]Read more about Affirmations to host African American Health Fair
Already feeling the impact
by Jessica Carreras Outside the office of Leslie Thompson, CEO of Affirmations LGBT community center in Ferndale, a poster on the wall marks the income from [...]Read more about Already feeling the impact
Sugar and spice and everything nice to help fight HIV/AIDS
Charles Pugh presided as master of ceremonies at the World of Desserts benefit Dec. 4 at the Detroit Historical Museum. About 150 people nibbled on delicious [...]Read more about Sugar and spice and everything nice to help fight HIV/AIDS
Leaders reflect on past year in HIV/AIDS in Michigan
by Jessica Carreras One year ago Monday, the Michigan AIDS Fund, in collaboration with many other statewide organizations, released an HIV/AIDS in Michigan [...]Read more about Leaders reflect on past year in HIV/AIDS in Michigan
World AIDS Day Calendar
by Jessica Carreras See the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Hold up a candle. Donate. Pray. Reflect, remember and spread the word about Dec. 1, World AIDS Day. Here's [...]Read more about World AIDS Day Calendar
Michigan AIDS Fund to hold World of Desserts for AIDS Day
On Dec. 4, the Michigan AIDS Fund will hold their second annual World of Desserts event in honor of World AIDS Day at the Detroit Historical Museum. The event [...]Read more about Michigan AIDS Fund to hold World of Desserts for AIDS Day
Perfect attendance: Felix Sirls
His score is 10 out of 10. For every year there's been an AIDS Walk Michigan – City of Detroit, there's been Felix Sirls in the mix – and often out front and [...]Read more about Perfect attendance: Felix Sirls
Four gay delegates to represent Michigan at Democratic National Convention
by Jessica Carreras On June 14, the remaining delegates set to represent Michigan at the 2008 Democratic National Convention were chosen. Four of them are [...]Read more about Four gay delegates to represent Michigan at Democratic National Convention
Michigan "Firsts" in 2007
Last year Michigan's LGBT community passed several significant milestones. As we look back and remember, these nine achievements stand out as the primary [...]Read more about Michigan "Firsts" in 2007
AIDS Fund releases report card on HIV in Michigan
Capitol Correspondent The Michigan AIDS Fund released its first ever report card on HIV work last Thursday. While the over all grades for the state are [...]Read more about AIDS Fund releases report card on HIV in Michigan
AIDS WALK 2007
The Michigan AIDS Fund reports that each year, 1,000 Michigan citizens discover that they are HIV-positive. The cumulative estimated numbers of diagnosis of [...]Read more about AIDS WALK 2007
Collaborate, organize and win
by Craig Covey Viewpoint Last month 81 leaders and activists from 35 area and state LGBT organizations gathered for a two day retreat organized by the [...]Read more about Collaborate, organize and win
Person of the Year went above, beyond duties
It's challenging to select just one community advocate who makes great strides to enhance life for all of us. After all, there are quite a few who've put forth [...]Read more about Person of the Year went above, beyond duties
Jay Kaplan named BTL's Person of the Year for 2006
{SUBHEAD Community's 'gay crusader' celebrated for his accomplishments, personality} {ITAL Author's note: I remember my first encounter with Between The Lines' [...]Read more about Jay Kaplan named BTL's Person of the Year for 2006
HTJ! 2006 Genesis Summit has something for everyone
By Imani Williams DETROIT – Most of the programs for Hotter Than July! center on entertainment. However, each year the Genesis Summit offers an educational [...]Read more about HTJ! 2006 Genesis Summit has something for everyone
La Comunidad to host Latino men's retreat
BTL Staff FERNDALE – La Comunidad, a local group created to provide social activities, support and advocacy for Michigan's gay Latino community, will hold its [...]Read more about La Comunidad to host Latino men's retreat
June 2005
S/He Said: "Following a Lord who reached out in compassion to all human beings, we appose amending the Constitution in a way that would humiliate [...]Read more about June 2005
Keeping the Promise - World AIDS Day Dec. 1
Compiled by Dawn Wolfe Gutterman Started in 1988, the purpose of World AIDS Day is to increase awareness and education as well as fighting prejudice against [...]Read more about Keeping the Promise - World AIDS Day Dec. 1
TransGender Michigan expands Executive Board
LANSING – TransGender Michigan has announced the appointment of Raynard 'Toney' Campbell and Sabrina J. Arbour to the organization's Executive [...]Read more about TransGender Michigan expands Executive Board
