Jeffrey Montgomery
Now More Than Ever: The Importance of LGBTQ+ Activism
Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationFor half a century, the arc of LGBTQ+ progress in America has bent — slowly, imperfectly — [...]Read more about Now More Than Ever: The Importance of LGBTQ+ Activism
How I Became a Full Time Homo
The year was 1999 and the month was June. Some 24 years ago. I was just days into my new job as a staff writer with Between The Lines when I ended up on the [...]Read more about How I Became a Full Time Homo
Did Southeast Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Community Fail Fallen Leader as New Doc Alleges?
There is a lot to be gleaned from the new Jeffrey Montgomery documentary “America, You Kill Me.” Viewers learn of his early days, the death of his lover, the [...]Read more about Did Southeast Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Community Fail Fallen Leader as New Doc Alleges?
This New Film About Triangle Foundation Co-Founder Jeffrey Montgomery Examines His Complicated Legacy
“America, You Kill Me,” a new documentary about Michigan LGBTQ+ activist Jeffrey Montgomery, is making its long-awaited world premiere as part of this year’s [...]Read more about This New Film About Triangle Foundation Co-Founder Jeffrey Montgomery Examines His Complicated Legacy
Remembering John Kavanaugh: An Unabashed Hellraiser Leaves One Helluva Legacy
Early coordinator of the Detroit Gay Liberation Front, a founder of the Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit, and a constant gadfly for change within the [...]Read more about Remembering John Kavanaugh: An Unabashed Hellraiser Leaves One Helluva Legacy
Jeffrey Montgomery Documentary Creators to Host Panel Discussion Dec. 15
As the crew behind the upcoming documentary "America, You Kill Me" — the story of activist Jeffrey Montgomery — continues to work on the long-awaited project, [...]Read more about Jeffrey Montgomery Documentary Creators to Host Panel Discussion Dec. 15
John Montgomery Talks New Documentary About his Activist Brother, 'America You Kill Me'
To call Jeffrey Montgomery a gay rights activist would be an understatement. The legacy of the local warrior for LGBTQ rights is being cemented with the new [...]Read more about John Montgomery Talks New Documentary About his Activist Brother, 'America You Kill Me'
How the COVID-19 Outbreak and Quarantine is Affecting Local Queer Entertainment
The novel coronavirus has swept the nation clean of any summer 2020 plans, and with 2020 Pride events being canceled, too, many local queer entertainment [...]Read more about How the COVID-19 Outbreak and Quarantine is Affecting Local Queer Entertainment
Freep Film Festival, Jeff Montgomery Documentary Premiere Postponed
The Freep Film Festival was scheduled to take place April 22 through 26. It was to open with the premiere of "America, You Kill Me," the documentary that tells [...]Read more about Freep Film Festival, Jeff Montgomery Documentary Premiere Postponed
Jeff Montgomery Documentary to Kickoff Freep Film Festival
The world premiere of "America You Kill Me," a Detroit-produced documentary about the triumphs and struggles of gay rights leader and Triangle Foundation [...]Read more about Jeff Montgomery Documentary to Kickoff Freep Film Festival
Mission Equality: Mission Accomplished
Equality All-Stars It may have been Friday the 13th, but the Equality Michigan Fall Reception was not the least bit unlucky for EQMI that night. With 400 in [...]Read more about Mission Equality: Mission Accomplished
Grosse Pointe Pride Features 2 Notable Grosse Pointe South High School Graduates
An Unlikely Pair, an Unlikely Pride Equality Michigan Chairman of the Board Michael Rowady and up-and-coming New York drag queen Sierra Misst might seem like [...]Read more about Grosse Pointe Pride Features 2 Notable Grosse Pointe South High School Graduates
Creating Change Returns to Detroit
Back in the D For the third time in its 31-year history, the National LGBTQ Task Force's annual Creating Change Conference will take place in the Motor City. [...]Read more about Creating Change Returns to Detroit
America You Kill Me': Jeffrey Montgomery Documentary On Track for 2019 Release
Known by many for being the face of the Midwestern LGBTQ movement for years, Jeffrey Montgomery was a highly-lauded individual. He won the the Spirit of [...]Read more about America You Kill Me': Jeffrey Montgomery Documentary On Track for 2019 Release
Joy Geng: LGBTQ Activist
The year was 1991, and long-term plans were being set in motion. The Michigan Organization of Human Rights (MOHR) had created the MOHR Foundation as a separate [...]Read more about Joy Geng: LGBTQ Activist
Transitioning city manager fired in Largo, Fla.
LARGO, Fla. – Steve Stanton didn't think it would be easy. But he also didn't believe that his decision to transition into Susan and have gender reassignment [...]Read more about Transitioning city manager fired in Largo, Fla.
Triangle changes board leadership
DETROIT – Members of the Triangle Foundation's board of trustees unanimously elected Roland Smith as their new chairman Feb. 4. Smith replaces Jackie [...]Read more about Triangle changes board leadership
Families, activists vow to fight court DP benefits decision
By Sharon Gittleman LANSING – Thousands of Michigan kids and their moms and dads will soon find themselves without health care, because of a Michigan Court of [...]Read more about Families, activists vow to fight court DP benefits decision
August 2006 highlights
She/he Said "The thing is, I'm not ashamed; that's the one thing I went to say. I don't think it's wrong, I'm not devastated going through this. I'm more [...]Read more about August 2006 highlights
Triangle Foundation honors judges, lawmaker; calls for new coalition
By Cornelius A. Fortune DEARBORN – Members of the Triangle Foundation in association with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force honored Judge Nancy Francis [...]Read more about Triangle Foundation honors judges, lawmaker; calls for new coalition
Lesbian couple forbidden by Catholic parish
By Dawn Wolfe ST. CLAIR SHORES A lesbian couple has been turned away from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church because they are in a committed same-sex [...]Read more about Lesbian couple forbidden by Catholic parish
The Jenny Jones Show' Killer Released from Prison
BY BTL STAFF Jonathan Schmitz (Photo from Michigan Department of Corrections) Scott Amedure was murdered at the age of 32 on March 9, 1995 because he was gay. [...]Read more about The Jenny Jones Show' Killer Released from Prison
Celebrating Jeff Montgomery's Legacy One Year After His Death
BY BTL STAFF Equality Michigan issued a statement today to remember and honor the legacy of Jeff Montgomery who died one year ago. "As the founder of the [...]Read more about Celebrating Jeff Montgomery's Legacy One Year After His Death
Equality Michigan's New Strategy is Bold Risk in This Political Season
Stephanie White, EQMI executive director said, "There is a huge population, both LGBTQ people and our straight allies, that want us to win equality." BTL file [...]Read more about Equality Michigan's New Strategy is Bold Risk in This Political Season
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
Montgomery Remembered as a 'Pioneer' at Memorial Service
Jeffrey Montgomery's older brother James led the service on Saturday. BTL photo: Jason A. Michael DETROIT – He was not only an activist and advocate for LGBT [...]Read more about Montgomery Remembered as a 'Pioneer' at Memorial Service
Memorial Service Planned for Jeffrey Montgomery
BY BTL STAFF A special gathering is planned Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. at the McGregor Conference Center at Wayne State University, 495 West Ferry Ave. in Detroit, [...]Read more about Memorial Service Planned for Jeffrey Montgomery
Jeffrey Montgomery, LGBTQ Leader Dies at 63
Jeffrey Montgomery (May 9, 1953 – July 19, 2016) Photo: Ron Miotke The man who took personal tragedy and turned it into a "brilliant" career fighting for the [...]Read more about Jeffrey Montgomery, LGBTQ Leader Dies at 63
BREAKING: Jeffrey Montgomery, Triangle Foundation Founder, Has Died
Jeff Montgomery and his brother walking in the 2016 Detroit Pride Parade. BTL Photo: AJ Trager Jeffrey Montgomery, founder of the Triangle Foundation – the [...]Read more about BREAKING: Jeffrey Montgomery, Triangle Foundation Founder, Has Died
LGBT leaders request meeting with Granholm
On Dec. 9, a group of LGBT activists sent the following letter to Governor Jennifer Granholm. They are awaiting a response from her office. Dear Governor [...]Read more about LGBT leaders request meeting with Granholm
Dievendorf Leaves Equality Michigan
For the fifth time in less than a decade, Equality Michigan is without an executive director. Last week, Emily Dievendorf left the organization. She has led [...]Read more about Dievendorf Leaves Equality Michigan
Brutal September beating a gay bashing, say officials
LANSING – A brutal attack at Eastern High School last month was an act of gay bashing, police and prosecutors have confirmed. Police say accused assailant [...]Read more about Brutal September beating a gay bashing, say officials
My Past, Our Prologue
Parting Glances I will in three days, as this Parting Glances again makes its weekly welcome appearance – number 650 in a long, long series of fascinating, [...]Read more about My Past, Our Prologue
Transgender Day of Remembrance Events
Ann Arbor: Thursday Nov. 13 – Transgender activist Gwen Smith will give a lecture called "Remembering Our Dead" at 7:00 p.m. in the Educational Conference [...]Read more about Transgender Day of Remembrance Events
Black Galvanized Sell-Out Crowd at ACLU
12345 DEARBORN – Dustin Lance Black rallied progressives not to settle for crumbs of freedom, but to continue the fight for full equality for everyone. [...]Read more about Black Galvanized Sell-Out Crowd at ACLU
Good news for gays in 2004 election
By Sharon Gittleman Not all of last week's election results brought glum news for LGBT people and their friends. While gay marriage was roundly defeated by [...]Read more about Good news for gays in 2004 election
East Lansing celebrates nation's oldest LGBT nondiscrimination law
While some in the Michigan legislature are working to push through legislation that would roll back local nondiscrimination laws, the city of East Lansing [...]Read more about East Lansing celebrates nation's oldest LGBT nondiscrimination law
The community that works together stays together
Board members, staff, and executive directors from Project YES, Ruth Ellis Center, Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center, Triangle Foundation, and the [...]Read more about The community that works together stays together
Leadership under a cloud
By Dawn Wolfe LANSING – Dec. 2, email lists and phone lines erupted with the news that the State Employer's office had decided to drop domestic partner [...]Read more about Leadership under a cloud
FBI reports increasing anti-gay hate crime rate
New information from the FBI shows that hate crime based on sexual orientation increased in 2003. The FBI's "Hate Crime Statistics 2003" reports 1,430 hate [...]Read more about FBI reports increasing anti-gay hate crime rate
Kevin McAlpine to leave Triangle Foundation
DETROIT – Deputy Director Kevin McAlpine will be leaving Triangle Foundation to pursue a position with Wayne State University as Director of Development for [...]Read more about Kevin McAlpine to leave Triangle Foundation
Familiar face in LBGT politics to bid the state good-bye
In April of 1997, Sean Kosofsky was then a recent graduate of Oakland University with a degree in political science. On the twenty-third day of that month, [...]Read more about Familiar face in LBGT politics to bid the state good-bye
Triangle Foundation staffer stepping down
Captial Correspondent DETROIT- Greg Varnum has announced that he will be leaving the Triangle Foundation, a Detroit-based LBGT rights advocacy and [...]Read more about Triangle Foundation staffer stepping down
Regarding Triangle's founding
Todd Heywood's recent column about Greg Varnum's departure from the Triangle Foundation refers to Jeffrey Montgomery as the organization's "founding executive [...]Read more about Regarding Triangle's founding
New Triangle interim director sees opportunities
Capitol Correspondent DETROIT – While a volunteer in the Peace Corps, Kate Runyon was stationed in Gambia. Once, during a sexuality-education session held by [...]Read more about New Triangle interim director sees opportunities
Triangle dinner a tribute to departing Montgomery
DETROIT – It was his last official night on the job and the evening really was all about him. Jeff Montgomery, who announced his resignation as executive [...]Read more about Triangle dinner a tribute to departing Montgomery
Editorial: Montgomery's transition
Jeffrey Montgomery has announced he is resigning after 16 years at the helm of The Triangle Foundation. We wish him well, and hope that he is able to relax and [...]Read more about Editorial: Montgomery's transition
