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WSU Student Educates Medical Professionals on LGBTQ Health
Jars of tongue depressors, rubber gloves and a paper-lined examination table; these are the hallmarks of a medical office, and this scenario evokes a variety [...]Read more about WSU Student Educates Medical Professionals on LGBTQ Health
Hundreds Reminisce About Historical Detroit Gay Bar Scene
Menjos Entertainment Complex General Manager Tim McKee has reason to be proud of himself. The first in a three-part series of panel discussions, this one on [...]Read more about Hundreds Reminisce About Historical Detroit Gay Bar Scene
Informational Session on Gerrymandering in Birmingham Library
In a presentation titled "The Road to Redistricting Reform" Wayne State University political science professor Kevin Deegan-Krause Ph.D. will provide an [...]Read more about Informational Session on Gerrymandering in Birmingham Library
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Challenges Tradition as Gubernatorial Candidate
He's an outsider with no formal elective office experience, but Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is the upstart candidate in the Democratic primary for governor. He is [...]Read more about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Challenges Tradition as Gubernatorial Candidate
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
Gloria Steinem Emphasizes that Feminism and LGBT Rights Linked
Activist, journalist and feminist Gloria Steinem has been actively campaigning for women's rights since the 1960s. Not only has she imprinted her legacy when [...]Read more about Gloria Steinem Emphasizes that Feminism and LGBT Rights Linked
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
Victory Fund Endorses Attorney General Candidate Dana Nessel
Dana Nessel is not afraid of confrontation or controversy. The lawyer of nearly 25 years is perhaps best known for her 2012 defense against Michigan's same-sex [...]Read more about Victory Fund Endorses Attorney General Candidate Dana Nessel
Hussain Alqattan On the Cost of Coming Out
The Complicated Relationship Between a Mother and Her Son, a Gay Muslim Hussain Alqattan's mother has refused to speak with him or his twin sister since 2011 [...]Read more about Hussain Alqattan On the Cost of Coming Out
WSU Provides Teens with Career Readiness Tools
As of 2011, the National High School Center at the American Institutes for Research found a large disparity in college and work readiness in the eyes of [...]Read more about WSU Provides Teens with Career Readiness Tools
Rev. David A. Bullock to Give Black History Month Lecture at LGBT Detroit
LGBT Detroit welcomes Rev. David Alexander Bullock to the weekly community conversation "Talk Tuesday," on Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Bullock will address [...]Read more about Rev. David A. Bullock to Give Black History Month Lecture at LGBT Detroit
Making It: A Native Detroiter Makes His Mark in New York
Jeremy Martin was nearly 5 years old when he received an art kit of paints, drawing pencils and brushes from a family friend. With his newfound creative tools, [...]Read more about Making It: A Native Detroiter Makes His Mark in New York
MSU Investigating Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Sue Carter
Sue Carter, an out lesbian professor at Michigan State University is being investigated by the Office of Institutional Equity over allegations of sexual [...]Read more about MSU Investigating Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Sue Carter
Election 2018: Democratic Candidates for AG Speak on LGBTQ Issues
Read our Q&A With Dana Nessel Read our Q&A with Patrick Miles Democrats are fielding candidates this year as they seize their moment to win back the state of [...]Read more about Election 2018: Democratic Candidates for AG Speak on LGBTQ Issues
Q&A with Mich. Democratic Attorney General Candidate Dana Nessel
Dana Nessel See the BTL introduction to this candidate's interview You're not the only LGBTQ candidate running for a statewide office, but you are the most [...]Read more about Q&A with Mich. Democratic Attorney General Candidate Dana Nessel
Wayne State University to Host Debate about Religious Liberty and Discrimination in the Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
Press Release: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, 6 – 8 p.m. David Adamany Undergraduate Library Bernath Auditorium, 5155 Gullen Mall, Detroit. This spring the U.S. [...]Read more about Wayne State University to Host Debate about Religious Liberty and Discrimination in the Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
Parting Glances. Boys I remember
Charles Alexander Mart Crowley's "Boys In the Band" opened off-Broadway 50 years ago. I bought a copy of the play in Chicago in 1968 and read dialog aloud [...]Read more about Parting Glances. Boys I remember
Corktown Health Center Holds Donor Reception, Announces Partnership with WSU
While they've been seeing patients since July, a private reception to thank donors and announce a collaboration with Wayne State University was held Dec. 7 at [...]Read more about Corktown Health Center Holds Donor Reception, Announces Partnership with WSU
Networking made accessible: Affirmations and Stand with Trans Hosts Career Fair
Mercedes-Benz, Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health System and Ally Bank. On the face of it, these businesses and institutions have nothing in common, but [...]Read more about Networking made accessible: Affirmations and Stand with Trans Hosts Career Fair
State of Michigan PrEP Directory
Calhoun County Dr. Andrew Luciano Family Physician Marshall Medical Associates 1174 W. Michigan Ave Marshall, MI [...]Read more about State of Michigan PrEP Directory
LGBT Detroit Welcomes New Staff Member Jacqulyn Hippe
BY BTL STAFF A new counselor and community advocate, Jacqulyn Hippe, LLMSW, will join the LGBT Detroit staff on Dec 1. She will be responsible for [...]Read more about LGBT Detroit Welcomes New Staff Member Jacqulyn Hippe
JIGSAW Hosts Charity Drive for Ruth Ellis Center
BY BTL STAFF Resource fair organized by JIGSAW recently for LGBTQ+ and ally students at Wayne State University. More than a dozen local organizations attended [...]Read more about JIGSAW Hosts Charity Drive for Ruth Ellis Center
WSU Announces Innovative Collaboration with Corktown Health Center
BY BTL STAFF Wayne State University and the Wayne State University Physician Group are pleased to announce an agreement with Health Emergency Lifeline Programs [...]Read more about WSU Announces Innovative Collaboration with Corktown Health Center
Parting Glances: Memories of a Near-Forgotten Past Pt.2
At 19, I went to my first gay bar on Halloween: the Silver Slipper, a dyke bar on Grand River, near downtown Detroit. I used borrowed ID, was escorted [...]Read more about Parting Glances: Memories of a Near-Forgotten Past Pt.2
John Corvino Selected as Next Dean of Irvin D. Reid Honors College
BY BTL STAFF The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that John Corvino has been selected to serve as the next dean of the Irvin D. Reid Honors [...]Read more about John Corvino Selected as Next Dean of Irvin D. Reid Honors College
Corktown Health Center Puts Detroit on the Map for Advances in LGBTQ Health
BY PATRICK YANKEE The opening of Corktown Health Center (CHC) as Michigan's first nonprofit focused on delivering health care services to the LGBTQ community [...]Read more about Corktown Health Center Puts Detroit on the Map for Advances in LGBTQ Health
WSU'S LGBT scholarship celebrates 20 Years
By BTL Staff DETROIT – The year 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the Michael P. LaGatella Memorial Scholarship at Wayne State University. Established in [...]Read more about WSU'S LGBT scholarship celebrates 20 Years
Curtain Calls ONLINE
Professional Theater News: Icarus Falling announces cast for world premiere of 'Fatal Error' LANSING – Icarus Falling is pleased to announce the cast for its [...]Read more about Curtain Calls ONLINE
MAPP coordinator to attend leadership institute
Midwest AIDS Prevention Project's (MAPP) program coordinator, Brianne A. Moore, has been awarded a slot in a nationwide leadership institute that provides [...]Read more about MAPP coordinator to attend leadership institute
Parting Glances: Snap-on garters
I'm attending my eighth gay wedding – Holy Union – in maybe 10 years. (Always a bridesmaid never a bride. Old tattered Top Hat that I am, I'll gladly wear any [...]Read more about Parting Glances: Snap-on garters
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
Curtain Calls ONLINE
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
Friday the 13th brings good luck to local HIV/AIDS organizations
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman Detroit- No mirrors were broken, no one walked under a ladder, and no one crossed a black cat's path. In fact, there was no bad luck [...]Read more about Friday the 13th brings good luck to local HIV/AIDS organizations
Film honors Detroit activist
DETROIT – The film "Professional Revolutionary" tells the story of celebrated activist Detroiter Saul Wellman who died at the age of 90 in late [...]Read more about Film honors Detroit activist
Over 200 families at risk of losing benefits, says CMU Life
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman MOUNT PLEASANT – An April 27, 2005 report by Central Michigan University Life stated that 217 employees at nine state universities are [...]Read more about Over 200 families at risk of losing benefits, says CMU Life
Curtain Calls
Review: 'Misalliance' Hilberry marries Shaw's chatty comedy with invigorating performances After attending the opening night performance of George Bernard [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
