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Camp Trans plans protest of festival policy
By Sarah Mieras HART – Transgender activists from throughout the world will once again set up camp across the road from the world's largest women-only event to [...]Read more about Camp Trans plans protest of festival policy
Community Input Wanted for New Transgender Church
BY BTL STAFF Updated on Oct. 18 When it comes to attending church, Rachel Crandall Crocker said the transgender community is "tired of being a small t in [...]Read more about Community Input Wanted for New Transgender Church
One-Stop Shop' for Trans Healthcare Offered This Weekend
In an effort to raise awareness and connect members of the transgender community with affirming healthcare service providers, Affirmations in Ferndale will [...]Read more about One-Stop Shop' for Trans Healthcare Offered This Weekend
Ferndale Pride Distributes $25,000 in Grants to LGBTQ Charities
BY BTL STAFF Ferndale City Councilman Dan Martin, Michelle Fox-Phillips with GNA, Gerry Carney, Monica Mills with Matrix Human Services, Susan Crocker and [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Distributes $25,000 in Grants to LGBTQ Charities
Photo Gallery: Rally for Transgender Troops in Royal Oak
BY BTL STAFF 123456789101112131415Hundreds attended the Freedom to Serve rally in Royal Oak on July 30 in support of transgender troops. Several [...]Read more about Photo Gallery: Rally for Transgender Troops in Royal Oak
Take Action: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Meeting
BY BTL STAFF Update on Sept. 12: On Sept. 18, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will consider a request to take action on anti-LGBTQ discrimination. The [...]Read more about Take Action: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Meeting
Great Weather, Highest Attendance Yet Lead to 'Best' Ferndale Pride
Click here for a gallery of images from Ferndale Pride Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter set the tone on June 3 as the city kicked off summer with its annual Pride [...]Read more about Great Weather, Highest Attendance Yet Lead to 'Best' Ferndale Pride
Transgender Pride in the Park
In August 1966, a group of transgender women fought back against a police raid at Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco. The riot that ensued marks what many [...]Read more about Transgender Pride in the Park
Ferndale Pride Uplifts LGBTQ Community at Local Level
In 2017, LGBTQ America is looking to find a balance between being political and celebratory during the month of June. As LGBTQ people and their allies defy the [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Uplifts LGBTQ Community at Local Level
Local Governments to Fly Transgender Pride Flags in Michigan
BY BTL STAFF Photo courtesy of Nathan Triplett The International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 is an annual holiday dedicated to celebrating [...]Read more about Local Governments to Fly Transgender Pride Flags in Michigan
Stand with Gavin Rally in Lansing
The Trump administration made a callous and cruel decision to rescind federal guidance on the rights of transgender students at school and underscores the [...]Read more about Stand with Gavin Rally in Lansing
Transgender Michigan Calls for Action
Rachel Crandall, executive director of Transgender Michigan said, "A lot of people in my community are really afraid." She points to the number of transgender [...]Read more about Transgender Michigan Calls for Action
Online Links Resource Guide
Identity & Community GAY Affirmations Gay & Lesbian Center, Ferndale Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project, Ann Arbor Detroit Men's Chorus The Gay [...]Read more about Online Links Resource Guide
Numbers and names
FERNDALE – Over 50 people attended the Fifth Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance at the Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit in Ferndale Nov. 20. The [...]Read more about Numbers and names
Federal Marriage Amendment re-introduced in Senate
By Dawn Wolfe WASHINGTON – Sen. Wayne Allard reintroduced the Federal Marriage Amendment on Jan. 24 under a new name – the "Marriage Protection Amendment." If [...]Read more about Federal Marriage Amendment re-introduced in Senate
Overdose Reversal Bill Becomes Law
BY BTL STAFF Photo courtesy of Gov. Rick Snyder's Office TRAVERSE CITY – Newly signed legislation will provide Michigan residents more access to medication [...]Read more about Overdose Reversal Bill Becomes Law
Faith Leaders Work Toward Healing a Divided Community
Reconciliation and healing is needed right now as the community moves forward post-election. As more LGBT people are cautiously entering houses of worship, the [...]Read more about Faith Leaders Work Toward Healing a Divided Community
Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities
Ferndale Pride committee members. Photo courtesy of Ferndale Pride FERNDALE – Ferndale's annual celebration of love and diversity for the LGBTQ community – [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities
Affirmations Community Conversation Inspires Action
The Ferndale Love March on Nov 20 brought together people of different races, faiths, sexual orientations, genders abilities, viewpoints and more. The march – [...]Read more about Affirmations Community Conversation Inspires Action
Local Organizations Emphasize Giving, Not Getting This Holiday Season
BY BTL STAFF The Between The Lines Holiday Gift Guide is full of the best entertainment ideas and the hottest gift ideas for the LGBT community, thanks to the [...]Read more about Local Organizations Emphasize Giving, Not Getting This Holiday Season
Faith Community Offers Hope to Transgender People
Members of the Inclusive Justice board Jim Toy, Rev. Mike Cooper, Linda Haywood, Rev. Joseph Summers, Rev. Beth Rakestraw and Rev. Peg Faulmann host the "Faith [...]Read more about Faith Community Offers Hope to Transgender People
Uniting Activism and Advocacy to Create Lasting Change in Transgender Rights
By Amy Lynn Smith Amy Hunter, a transgender woman who is spearheading the ACLU of Michiganas Transgender Advocacy Project. BTL photo: Andrew Potter For [...]Read more about Uniting Activism and Advocacy to Create Lasting Change in Transgender Rights
Ferndale Kicks Off Michigan's Pride Season
BY AJ TRAGER 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 FERNDALE – Nine Mile Road in downtown Ferndale was packed June 4 as thousands [...]Read more about Ferndale Kicks Off Michigan's Pride Season
Ferndale Ready to Celebrate its 'Biggest Pride Ever'
FERNDALE — A larger festival footprint, more vendors and performers, and more related events are planned this year as Ferndale Pride returns for its sixth [...]Read more about Ferndale Ready to Celebrate its 'Biggest Pride Ever'
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
Section 1557 Significantly Advances Trans Access To Healthcare
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE – The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Civil Rights released a final rule May 13 codifying existing formal [...]Read more about Section 1557 Significantly Advances Trans Access To Healthcare
Sick of Sarah to Headline Ferndale Pride
FERNDALE – Minneapolis rock band Sick of Sarah has been signed to headline the sixth annual Ferndale Pride street fair on Saturday, June 4. Listed on the [...]Read more about Sick of Sarah to Headline Ferndale Pride
Transgender Michigan Offers Training for Mental Health Professionals
FERNDALE – Longtime psychotherapist and executive director of Transgender Michigan Rachel Crandall will host a clinical training May 10 for mental health [...]Read more about Transgender Michigan Offers Training for Mental Health Professionals
Davenport Files Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against SVSU
BY AJ TRAGER Char Davenport, left, board member for Transgender Michigan and well respected trans activist in the state, filed a federal lawsuit against SVSU [...]Read more about Davenport Files Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against SVSU
Volunteering on The National Trans Lifeline
BY AJ TRAGER Descriptions of suicide could be offensive or disturbing to some readers. YPSILANTI – Kevin Werner, 35, has been an LGBT activist and advocate [...]Read more about Volunteering on The National Trans Lifeline
Trans Day of Visibility Has International Impact
AJ TRAGER FERNDALE — Since launching the event on March 31, 2009, Executive Director of Transgender Michigan Rachel Crandall is pleased to see that the [...]Read more about Trans Day of Visibility Has International Impact
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
Commentary: Can And Should We Fight For LGBT Civil Rights At The Ballot Box?
Editor's note: This commentary was originally published online Dec. 4, and updated for print Dec. 8. An Oct. 30 announcement by a new ballot question [...]Read more about Commentary: Can And Should We Fight For LGBT Civil Rights At The Ballot Box?
Commentary: Can And Should We Fight For LGBT Civil Rights At The Ballot Box?
An Oct. 30 announcement by a new ballot question committee, Fair Michigan – formed by attorney Dana Nessel, seeks to put LGBT civil rights to a popular vote [...]Read more about Commentary: Can And Should We Fight For LGBT Civil Rights At The Ballot Box?
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
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
