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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
Ferndale Metro Blues Festival grows for Super Bowl
FERNDALE – The 5th Annual Ferndale Metro Blues Festival, which is a sanctioned event this year of the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee, will feature more [...]Read more about Ferndale Metro Blues Festival grows for Super Bowl
LGBT-friendly and openly-gay candidates win at the polls in 2005
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman FERNDALE – Despite the passage of the anti-gay family ban on equal marriage rights in Texas, 2005 also held bright news for LGBT [...]Read more about LGBT-friendly and openly-gay candidates win at the polls in 2005
History made: New center breaks ground
FERNDALE – After four years of meetings, fundraisers, consultations with architects and building inspectors, governmental red tape and gallons of coffee, the [...]Read more about History made: New center breaks ground
10th Annual Art Works for Life brings diversity and helps the fight against AIDS
By Cornelius A. Fortune DETROIT – The 10th annual Art Works for Life, to benefit the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project was held Sept. 24 at the Masonic Temple in [...]Read more about 10th Annual Art Works for Life brings diversity and helps the fight against AIDS
Meth recovery group forming in Ferndale
FERNDALE – A new support group for people who wish to stop using methamphetamine will begin meeting in Ferndale in October. The group will meet on Monday [...]Read more about Meth recovery group forming in Ferndale
Dinner, auction, and raffle to benefit WAGS and Divine Peace MCC
PONTIAC – Divine Peace Metropolitan Community Church will host a dinner, auction, and talent show on Saturday Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Club Flamingo in Pontiac to [...]Read more about Dinner, auction, and raffle to benefit WAGS and Divine Peace MCC
Family Town Hall picks up new sponsors
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman FERNDALE – The LGBT community's first-ever Family Town Hall has picked up new sponsors – TransGender Michigan, Children of Lesbians [...]Read more about Family Town Hall picks up new sponsors
Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Bush administration's Ryan White CARE Act proposal shifts funding, narrows priorities
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman WASHINGTON – The Bush Administration's proposals for reauthorizing the Ryan White CARE Act could "set HIV prevention and care work [...]Read more about Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Bush administration's Ryan White CARE Act proposal shifts funding, narrows priorities
Creativity with a conscience
DETROIT – Socially conscious art collectors have a dream come true event to attend this month. On Saturday, Sept. 24 the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project holds [...]Read more about Creativity with a conscience
Family Town Hall to be held in Ferndale Sept. 14
FERNDALE – The first-ever town hall meeting on LGBT family issues is coming to Ferndale. Triangle Foundation is the lead sponsor of a town hall meeting in [...]Read more about Family Town Hall to be held in Ferndale Sept. 14
Crystal meth support group forming
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman FERNDALE – In response to the crystal meth epidemic, the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project is joining with Affirmations Lesbian and Gay [...]Read more about Crystal meth support group forming
Ferndale, Governor embrace Gay Pride
By Sharon Gittleman FERNDALE – There were no angry speeches at the lectern last week when one particular item came to a vote before the Ferndale City Council. [...]Read more about Ferndale, Governor embrace Gay Pride
First Royal Oak pub crawl a success
The first Royal Oak "Fat Tuesday" pub crawl was a financial success, according to event organizers Craig Covey and Monica Mills of Midwest AIDS Prevention [...]Read more about First Royal Oak pub crawl a success
Ferndale gets the blues in January
By Sharon Gittleman FERNDALE – Some of the best blues artists in the state are coming to Ferndale. Over 30 performances are planned during the 3rd Annual [...]Read more about Ferndale gets the blues in January
Craig Covey elected Ferndale Mayor Pro-Tem
FERNDALE – On Jan. 13, at the first regularly scheduled meeting of the 39th Ferndale City Council, members unanimously elected Councilman Craig Covey as Mayor [...]Read more about Craig Covey elected Ferndale Mayor Pro-Tem
November
Compiled by Sharon Gittleman • Mixed results for LGBT voters Election day brought both smiles and new concerns for suburban gays. In Royal Oak, three pro-LGBT [...]Read more about November
Porter and Covey race for reelection in Ferndale
FERNDALE – With Nov. 4 right around the corner, incumbent candidates Robert Porter and Craig Covey are working to make sure that they retain their places in [...]Read more about Porter and Covey race for reelection in Ferndale
Get out the Vote!
Dear BTL, I feel that it is important to express my support for the re-election of Councilman Craig Covey, Mayor Robert Porter, along with the election of [...]Read more about Get out the Vote!
Syphilis rates on the rise in Detroit, Oakland County
A sharp rise in syphilis infections in Detroit and Oakland County among men who have sex with men has local health and prevention experts concerned. According [...]Read more about Syphilis rates on the rise in Detroit, Oakland County
Ferndale candidates sound off about LGBT issues
By Sharon Gittleman FERNDALE – While LGBT issues don't dominate the Ferndale ballot this year, the candidates have strong opinions about questions that matter [...]Read more about Ferndale candidates sound off about LGBT issues
Michigan activists protest Bush's global AIDS policies
SOUTHFIELD – A small but impassioned group of activists paid a visit to the Bush/Cheney campaign office in Southfield on June 24 to take part in the World Day [...]Read more about Michigan activists protest Bush's global AIDS policies
