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Chuck Tingle's 'Bury Your Gays' Gets the Big Gay Read Treatment For 2026
The Ann Arbor District Library's sixth annual Big Gay Read is diving into "Bury Your Gays," a darkly funny horror novel by masked author Chuck [...]Read more about Chuck Tingle's 'Bury Your Gays' Gets the Big Gay Read Treatment For 2026
'We Exist and Matter Here': Mike McGuinness on Serving Pontiac as Its First Openly Gay Mayor
On Oct. 29, just days before Pontiac's mayoral election, City Council candidate Dawn Hannah grabbed a microphone at a local nightclub and urged the crowd [...]Read more about 'We Exist and Matter Here': Mike McGuinness on Serving Pontiac as Its First Openly Gay Mayor
How This Michigan LGBTQ+ Chorus Became a Metro Detroit Tradition
PRISM's holiday concert has become a Metro Detroit tradition — and for many in the LGBTQ+ community, it feels as essential as chosen family. This year [...]Read more about How This Michigan LGBTQ+ Chorus Became a Metro Detroit Tradition
When Backlash Triggered Pushback: A History of LGBTQ+ Resilience in Michigan
What LGBTQ+ Michiganders — and all Americans — are living through in 2025 with the bombardment of attacks on our community is, in many ways, all too familiar. [...]Read more about When Backlash Triggered Pushback: A History of LGBTQ+ Resilience in Michigan
Staying Safe on Queer Dating Apps: What to Know When Law Enforcement Enters the Chat
In light of a controversial Michigan case now under appeal — where a gay man was convicted after engaging with a decoy profile on Grindr — the alarm has been [...]Read more about Staying Safe on Queer Dating Apps: What to Know When Law Enforcement Enters the Chat
Nicole Huddleston, Running for Oakland County Circuit Court Judge (Family Division), 6th Judicial Circuit Court
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 Nicole Huddleston, Running for Oakland County Circuit Court Judge (Family Division), 6th Judicial Circuit Court
Queer Michigan College Students Consider Safety On and Off Campus As New Year Kicks Off
At a time when state legislatures across the country have been presenting hundreds of bills attacking LGBTQ+ rights, Michigan has gone in the opposite direction [...]Read more about Queer Michigan College Students Consider Safety On and Off Campus As New Year Kicks Off
Char Davenport, Dead at 67, Remembered as Trans Activist Who Took on College After Being Fired
Char Davenport, who died July 17 at 67, leaves behind a legacy centered on authenticity, perseverance and the critical importance of self-advocacy.As a child, [...]Read more about Char Davenport, Dead at 67, Remembered as Trans Activist Who Took on College After Being Fired
Queer Things to Do: Attend a Space Party, Delight in Drag, See the Razor Braids
Ready to break free from the normal routine and spice things up? Need a change of pace from scrolling through the endless stream of negative news? This list has [...]Read more about Queer Things to Do: Attend a Space Party, Delight in Drag, See the Razor Braids
5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now-ish: Celebrate Women's History Month and International Transgender Visibility Day
March is that time of year when the world seems to come alive again after those long, cold winter months. Not only is spring on the way, but March is designated [...]Read more about 5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now-ish: Celebrate Women's History Month and International Transgender Visibility Day
Phoenix Rising in Pontiac as City Gets All New Council with LGBTQ+ Community Members
“Started from the bottom; now we here.”Incoming councilperson Melanie Rutherford chose the popular Drake song lyrics as part of her swearing in speech Sunday. [...]Read more about Phoenix Rising in Pontiac as City Gets All New Council with LGBTQ+ Community Members
Trans, Non-Binary Voices in Focus as Hamtramck's Trans Stellar Film Fest Puts Queer Artists First
The return to safe and comfortable live events has been a bumpy road for most everyone after many months of Covid-related ups and downs. For the organizers [...]Read more about Trans, Non-Binary Voices in Focus as Hamtramck's Trans Stellar Film Fest Puts Queer Artists First
Actor Garrett Clayton, a Dearborn Native and Oakland University Alum, Marries Boyfriend Blake Knight
You've likely seen Garrett Clayton, Dearborn native and alum of Dearborn Heights' Crestwood High School and Oakland University, on screens large and small. The [...]Read more about Actor Garrett Clayton, a Dearborn Native and Oakland University Alum, Marries Boyfriend Blake Knight
Meet the Nonbinary Michigan Powerhouse Who Is Revolutionizing Gaming for the Disabled Community
Courtney Craven was napping in the bedroom when their partner Susan Banks — in the living room playing a video game — suffered a massive stroke and died. The [...]Read more about Meet the Nonbinary Michigan Powerhouse Who Is Revolutionizing Gaming for the Disabled Community
Kevin's Song Suicide Prevention Conference to Take Place Virtually Jan. 21-23, Focusing on Social Justice
The 5th annual Kevin's Song Conference on Suicide will take place virtually this year from Thursday, Jan. 21, through Saturday, Jan. 23. The theme this year is [...]Read more about Kevin's Song Suicide Prevention Conference to Take Place Virtually Jan. 21-23, Focusing on Social Justice
LGBTQ Activist Cleve Jones to Speak at Oakland University
To kick off Oakland University's Pride Month, the inaugural Tim Larrabee Memorial Lecture will feature LGBTQ activist, civil rights hero and author Cleve Jones [...]Read more about LGBTQ Activist Cleve Jones to Speak at Oakland University
Hitting the Ground Running: Kevin Kresch Touts Unique Experience as Boon for House Rep. Race
It's been 20 years since Kevin Kresch first began to take notice of the political arena. Like many passions, the catalyst for its start wasn't especially [...]Read more about Hitting the Ground Running: Kevin Kresch Touts Unique Experience as Boon for House Rep. Race
Pontiac Arts Center Celebrates LGBTQ "Kaleidoscope of Expression"
PONTIAC — Like the various shapes, colors and patterns that are part of a kaleidoscope, the artwork created and inspired by the LGBTQ community doesn't just [...]Read more about Pontiac Arts Center Celebrates LGBTQ "Kaleidoscope of Expression"
Kaleidoscope of Expression
Hosted by the Pontiac Creative Arts Center and the Oakland University Gender & Sexuality Center, Kaleidoscope of Expression is a celebration of LGBTQ artistry. [...]Read more about Kaleidoscope of Expression
PCAC is Calling All LGBTQ Artists
Though it's arguable that June is the most significant month for the LGBTQ community, it's not uncommon for Pride celebrations to extend throughout the summer [...]Read more about PCAC is Calling All LGBTQ Artists
Campuses Honor LGBTQ Graduates throughout Michigan
In 1995, the University of Michigan held the first-ever Lavender Graduation. Twenty-four years later, more than 200 colleges and universities around the [...]Read more about Campuses Honor LGBTQ Graduates throughout Michigan
The Music of Queen Featuring the DSO July 14
When Queen shot to fame in the '70s the band's bridging of rock and classical music shook the music industry in an unforgettable way. Now, heading to the [...]Read more about The Music of Queen Featuring the DSO July 14
Transgender Thought Leader Says 'Transphobia Is A Sin'
Poet, educator and self-described thought leader, J. Mase III will be speaking at the opening ceremony for LGBTQ Week at Oakland University on March 12. Mase [...]Read more about Transgender Thought Leader Says 'Transphobia Is A Sin'
OU Film Festival Focused on 'Challenging Femmephobia'
Marking its 35th year, Oakland University's Women and Gender Studies Film Festival will present Challenging Femmephobia: Breaking the Gender Binary in Queer [...]Read more about OU Film Festival Focused on 'Challenging Femmephobia'
OBITUARY: Nathan D. Strickland Jr.
Feb. 7, 1991 – Jan. 24, 2019 He had, friends say, warm eyes and a nice smile and always a kind word for everyone. Community activist Nathan D. Strickland Jr., [...]Read more about OBITUARY: Nathan D. Strickland Jr.
Charin H. Davenport Makes Historic Bid for Lieutenant Governor
For the LGBTQ community, Jennifer V. Kurland's race for governor is one to watch not only because of its progressive platform but especially because of her [...]Read more about Charin H. Davenport Makes Historic Bid for Lieutenant Governor
Dean Nasreddine: On a Voting Mission
Dean Nasreddine is on a mission. The 24-year-old queer activist and NextGen Michigan field organizer is determined to ensure that every young adult in Michigan [...]Read more about Dean Nasreddine: On a Voting Mission
OU Kicks Off First-Ever Pride Month Celebration
Campus LGBT Resource Centers to Host Events for Students Oakland University commemorated its first ever Pride Month with an official kickoff event featuring [...]Read more about OU Kicks Off First-Ever Pride Month Celebration
Michigan Five to perform at Berman Stage
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. – The Michigan Five, featuring some of the most outstanding and creative dance talent from colleges and universities throughout the [...]Read more about Michigan Five to perform at Berman Stage
OU Expands LGBTQIA Awareness, Education Efforts with 'Pride Month'
Oakland University's Pride Week, which celebrates OU's diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity, is expanding this year to include a full month of [...]Read more about OU Expands LGBTQIA Awareness, Education Efforts with 'Pride Month'
Preview: Meadow Brook offers laughs to start the year
By EncoreMichigan.com ROCHESTER — Nana's Naughty Knickers runs January 10 through February 4 at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in [...]Read more about Preview: Meadow Brook offers laughs to start the year
Mike Flores Steps In as New Affirmations Board President
"After four years serving on the Affirmations Board, I have decided to step down from the board. During that time the center has seen improved financial [...]Read more about Mike Flores Steps In as New Affirmations Board President
Gender and Sexuality Center Shapes Campus Culture at OU
BY DREW HOWARD Grace Wojcik, Coordinator at the Gender and Sexuality Center is in back row last person on the right. She is celebrating with Students during [...]Read more about Gender and Sexuality Center Shapes Campus Culture at OU
Curtain Calls ONLINE: French farce on stage at OU
From Our Hallowed Halls of Learning: ROCHESTER – Mistaken suspenders and an anonymous love note send a husband's curiosity to naughty places in Feydeau's [...]Read more about Curtain Calls ONLINE: French farce on stage at OU
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By John Quinn Review: 'Sly Fox' Boisterous Hilberry comedy shows 'greed is good' Lies! Avarice! Lust! Deceit! No, we're not talking about Jack Abramoff and [...]Read more about Curtain Calls ONLINE
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Review: 'Syncopation' Something 'magnificent' at Meadow Brook Remember those story problems you had to solve in math class? The ones that went something like [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
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Review: 'And the World Goes 'Round' Meadow Brook closes season with musical tribute to Kander and Ebb "Sometimes you're happy, and sometimes you're sad," a [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
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Review: 'Bus Stop' 'That Old Black Magic' works its spell at the Purple Rose "Somehow, deep inside me, I got a funny feeling I'm gonna end up in Montana," a [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
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Review: 'The Stillness Between Breaths' Sisters revisit wonders and regrets in world premiere at Performance Network Where were you on Nov. 22, 1963? April [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
OU Ranked as Most LGBTQ-Friendly Campus in Michigan
BY SEAN DELANEY Photo courtesy of Oakland University Oakland University has been ranked as the most LGBTQ-friendly campus in the state of Michigan by the [...]Read more about OU Ranked as Most LGBTQ-Friendly Campus in Michigan
OU to Take Part in Upcoming LGBTQIA-friendly Events
BY SEAN DELANEY Photo courtesy of OU As part of its Out on Campus Initiative, representatives from Oakland University will be participating in two of [...]Read more about OU to Take Part in Upcoming LGBTQIA-friendly Events
OU Professor, Transgender Advocate to Serve on National LGBTQ Task Force
BY SEAN DELANEY Transgender advocate Charin Davenport, who teaches writing and rhetoric at Oakland University, has been hired to serve on the National LGBTQ [...]Read more about OU Professor, Transgender Advocate to Serve on National LGBTQ Task Force
Counseling Students Learn to Be More Affirmative in their Profession
BY DREW SAUNDERS Around 100 Oakland University students and professional counselors from across metro Detroit learned ways to be more LGBTQ-affirming in their [...]Read more about Counseling Students Learn to Be More Affirmative in their Profession
OU to Celebrate Diversity, LGBTQIA Awareness During Pride Week
BY SEAN DELANEY Photo courtesy of Oakland University Every April, Oakland University hosts Pride Week to celebrate OU's diversity in sexual orientation and [...]Read more about OU to Celebrate Diversity, LGBTQIA Awareness During Pride Week
Royal Oak Therapist Offers Support for Transgender People
Meet Nick Zielke, a limited licensed clinical social worker and gender specialist. He completed his undergraduate studies at Oakland University and his [...]Read more about Royal Oak Therapist Offers Support for Transgender People
LGBTQ Community Stands with Jackson
BY CHAR DAVENPORT In response to petitioners blocking the non-discrimination ordinance in the city of Jackson on March 3, transgender advocate and special [...]Read more about LGBTQ Community Stands with Jackson
Campus Chat: Local LGBT University Student Reacts to Trump Presidency
BY DREW SAUNDERS Oakland University student Morgan Shaw- Andrade. Photo courtesy of Drew Saunders As a self-identified straight, female-to-male transgender [...]Read more about Campus Chat: Local LGBT University Student Reacts to Trump Presidency
