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Pioneering Ruth Ellis Center Takes Visionary Next Steps
REC Executive Director Jerry Peterson, who shared REC's passion with Henry Ford Health System CEO Nancy Schlichting in the fall of 2013. BTL photos: Andrew [...]Read more about Pioneering Ruth Ellis Center Takes Visionary Next Steps
Fun Home Contest to Benefit Ruth Ellis Center
DETROIT – Between The Lines has launched a contest to win a fantastic Fun Home theater package that includes a crowd funding campaign to benefit the Ruth [...]Read more about Fun Home Contest to Benefit Ruth Ellis Center
Affirmations Hosts Vigil for Pulse Victims
AJ Trager 12345678910111213 FERNDALE – On June 12 the LGBT community experienced what President Obama has called an "act of hate" and what many are [...]Read more about Affirmations Hosts Vigil for Pulse Victims
Why Affirmations? Erspamer Discusses The Future of Michigan's Largest LGBT Center
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE – Seven months ago, Affirmations — Michigan's largest LGBT community center — announced the appointment of Susan Erspamer as the new [...]Read more about Why Affirmations? Erspamer Discusses The Future of Michigan's Largest LGBT Center
Summer Pride Calendar
Compiled By Shelby Clark Petkus "RuPaul's Drag Race" Top 3 contestant for the latest season of the show, Kim Chi, will perform at Motor City Pride. June 2 [...]Read more about Summer Pride Calendar
White House Meets with Michigan LGBT Advocates
BY AJ TRAGER Ashlee Davis, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Nick Martin, U.S. Department of HHS; Jaan Williams, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [...]Read more about White House Meets with Michigan LGBT Advocates
Start From Here Campaign Gains Support in Detroit
Panelists discuss homelessnes as moderator and Ruth Ellis Center Executive Director Jerry Peterson, third from left, guides the discussion. Photo: Ann [...]Read more about Start From Here Campaign Gains Support in Detroit
A Silent Crisis: LGBTQ Youth Homelessness in Detroit
Jerry Peterson Ruth Ellis Center Executive Director Jerry Peterson. BTL File Photo. A silent crisis is growing among us. During a period of unprecedented [...]Read more about A Silent Crisis: LGBTQ Youth Homelessness in Detroit
MDE Announces LGBT Guidance Policy, Tyler Clementi Foundation Calls for 'Upstanders'
BY AJ TRAGER The keynote address was delivered by Sean Kosofsky, executive director of the Tyler Clementi Foundation. BTL photo: AJ Trager TROY – Educators, [...]Read more about MDE Announces LGBT Guidance Policy, Tyler Clementi Foundation Calls for 'Upstanders'
Start From Here Launches in Detroit on Feb. 1
Detroit – In an effort to raise significant awareness about the tens of thousands of Detroit youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability, Start [...]Read more about Start From Here Launches in Detroit on Feb. 1
The Evolution Of Martone
His name is Martone. No last name. Just Martone. It's been that way since he was barely a teenager living in Lansing. At 13, Martone was the youngest person [...]Read more about The Evolution Of Martone
Detroit, East Lansing Score High On HRC Municipal Equality Index
For the first time, the city of Detroit was given a perfect score on Dec. 16 for its LGBTQ policies and services by the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal [...]Read more about Detroit, East Lansing Score High On HRC Municipal Equality Index
Contentious Meeting Reveals Conflicting Data
BY AJ TRAGER Dana Nessel, Co-Chair Fair Michigan Amy Mello urged looking at the numbers through modeling and not top line poll numbers alone. Mello is the [...]Read more about Contentious Meeting Reveals Conflicting Data
Adding Those In Need To Holiday Shopping Lists
COMPILED BY SHELBY CLARK PETKUS The holidays can seem like a nonstop series of shopping and decorating, but there are always those less fortunate who get [...]Read more about Adding Those In Need To Holiday Shopping Lists
2015 Transgender Day Of Remembrance
BY AJ TRAGER DETROIT – Once a year lesbian, gay and bisexual members of the LGBT community are called upon to stand in solidarity with the trans community and [...]Read more about 2015 Transgender Day Of Remembrance
MCCD Pastor And BTL Sales Rep Tie The Knot
BY AJ TRAGER WATERFORD – After many years together, Indiana farm girl and Between the Lines sales rep Ann Cox and Deb Dysert, also known as Reverend Dysert [...]Read more about MCCD Pastor And BTL Sales Rep Tie The Knot
National And State LGBT Orgs Urge Caution On 2016 Ballot Initiative
BY AJ Trager LANSING – On Oct. 30, Dana Nessel, one of four attorneys in the Michigan same-sex marriage case for DeBoer v. Snyder, announced a new bipartisan [...]Read more about National And State LGBT Orgs Urge Caution On 2016 Ballot Initiative
Addressing LGBT Health Disparities
BY AJ TRAGER DETROIT – The Fenway Institute and the Center for American Progress recently lobbied the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, who will [...]Read more about Addressing LGBT Health Disparities
Jennie McNulty Comes Back To Michigan
BY AJ TRAGER ROYAL OAK – Four days before the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings, national comedy star Jennie McNulty is scheduled to perform a [...]Read more about Jennie McNulty Comes Back To Michigan
Survey Calls For Allies Of LGBT Community
BY BTL STAFF FARMINGTON HILLS – A new study is calling for allies of the LGBT community to shed light on their experience in the current fight for LGBT [...]Read more about Survey Calls For Allies Of LGBT Community
UDM Theatre Company Takes A Message Of Love On The Road
By Amy J. Parrent "You have to love yourself. It's our prayer everyone can hear that." That is University of Detroit Mercy's Greg Grobis describing the theme [...]Read more about UDM Theatre Company Takes A Message Of Love On The Road
Gearing Up For Success: REC Announces 2015 Changes At Voices
BY AJ TRAGER DETROIT – Every year nonprofits around the state hold their annual fundraisers to thank their donors and to celebrate the work that had been [...]Read more about Gearing Up For Success: REC Announces 2015 Changes At Voices
FCA US REC Fundraiser Pics
BY BTL STAFF Erika Hedalen, a manager in human resources at FCA and a member of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) at FCA hands out medals to runners and [...]Read more about FCA US REC Fundraiser Pics
AIDS Walk Detroit Marks 25 Years
BY AJ Trager Panels from The Names Quilt will be on display again this year as a part of AIDS Walk Detroit's Sept. 13 activities. BTL photo: AJ Trager. ROYAL [...]Read more about AIDS Walk Detroit Marks 25 Years
Fall Features LGBT Fundraising Festivities
BY SHELBY CLARK PETKUS Metro Detroit's traditional array of events benefitting local LGBT organizations begins this month. Walk AIDS Walk Detroit commemorates [...]Read more about Fall Features LGBT Fundraising Festivities
Ruth Ellis Center, FCA US Organize 5K Run/Walk
BY BTL STAFF AUBURN HILLS – The Ruth Ellis Center and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance at FCA US have partnered together to organize a 5K walk/run Aug. 29 to [...]Read more about Ruth Ellis Center, FCA US Organize 5K Run/Walk
Ruth Ellis Center Seeks Backpack Donations
The Ruth Ellis Center currently needs 80 backpacks with supplies for youth in need. REC provides both a short-term and long-term residential safe space as well [...]Read more about Ruth Ellis Center Seeks Backpack Donations
Is Violence Increasing Towards Local Trans Women Of Color?
BY AJ TRAGER DETROIT – Three of Detroit's own trans people of color have been reported murdered or significantly harmed in the last month. Since January, 17 [...]Read more about Is Violence Increasing Towards Local Trans Women Of Color?
DPD Promises Change, LGBT Community To Hold DPD Accountable
BY AJ TRAGER Detroit Police Chief James Craig, representatives from the U.S. Attorneyas Office and Pamela Alexander from Ruth Ellis Center addressing community [...]Read more about DPD Promises Change, LGBT Community To Hold DPD Accountable
Detroit LGBT Chamber Hosts Pride Day At Upcoming Lions Game
BY BTL STAFF DETROIT – The Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce will host an LGBT Pride Day at Ford Field on Oct. 25. The Detroit Lions will play against [...]Read more about Detroit LGBT Chamber Hosts Pride Day At Upcoming Lions Game
Michigan Children Could Suffer From Religious Exemption Legislation
BY JERRY PETERSON Jerry Peterson Pending legislation in Michigan stands in stark contradiction to the stated goals of prioritizing the welfare and best [...]Read more about Michigan Children Could Suffer From Religious Exemption Legislation
OBITUARY: Grace A. McClelland
Grace McClelland, former executive director of the Ruth Ellis Center, died June 16. BTL file photo Grace McClelland, former executive director of the Ruth [...]Read more about OBITUARY: Grace A. McClelland
State Rep. Sponsors Bills To Aid Gender ID Changes On Michigan Driver's Licenses
BY AJ TRAGER Michigan State License Template DETROIT – State Rep. Brian Banks, D-Harper Woods, introduced legislation June 18 that would create a process for [...]Read more about State Rep. Sponsors Bills To Aid Gender ID Changes On Michigan Driver's Licenses
New Documentary Tells Tragic Tale Of Murdered Transgender Teen
The late Shelly "Treasure" Hilliard is the subject of a new documentary, "Treasure: From Tragedy To Transjustice, Mapping A Detroit Story," by filmmaker dream [...]Read more about New Documentary Tells Tragic Tale Of Murdered Transgender Teen
Pre-Pride Event: Running Through Color
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce will host their 2015 Rainbow Run the morning of Ferndale Pride for runners and walkers of all [...]Read more about Pre-Pride Event: Running Through Color
Donate to LGBT Organizations On Give Out Day
BY BTL STAFF Give OUT Day is an annual, 24-hour online fundraising competition that unites the LGBT community nationally to raise funds to support the diverse [...]Read more about Donate to LGBT Organizations On Give Out Day
