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Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban as Michigan Leaders Vow Protection, Decry ‘Attack on Children’
Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban as Michigan Leaders Vow Protection, Decry 'Attack on Children'Rep. Pohutsky and Equality Michigan's [...]Read more about Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban as Michigan Leaders Vow Protection, Decry ‘Attack on Children’
Why the Upcoming Michigan Supreme Court Race Is Vital to the LGBTQ+ Community
If anyone doubts the importance of Michigan’s Supreme Court race this November, and the massive impact it can have on our state’s LGBTQ+ residents, I suggest [...]Read more about Why the Upcoming Michigan Supreme Court Race Is Vital to the LGBTQ+ Community
Secretary of StateJocelynBenson, Trans Advocates Announce Revised Policy for Changing Sex-Indicator on ID
FERNDALE – Today, alongside transgender allies and activists, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that her administration has revised the policy for [...]Read more about Secretary of StateJocelynBenson, Trans Advocates Announce Revised Policy for Changing Sex-Indicator on ID
$30,000 Raised for Services at Affirmations No Place Like Home Fundraiser
In under 10 minutes last Friday, community members pulled together just over $10,000 for the Affirmations LGBTQ community center. As soon as that sum was made [...]Read more about $30,000 Raised for Services at Affirmations No Place Like Home Fundraiser
GNA Funding Gender Marker Changes on Passport Cards
A joint project of the Gender-Identity Network Alliance (GNA), Affirmations, the Trans Sistas of Color Project and the ACLU of Michigan is assisting trans [...]Read more about GNA Funding Gender Marker Changes on Passport Cards
ACLU Sues Michigan Over Discriminatory LGBTQ Adoption Policies
BY DREW HOWARD The ACLU filed a lawsuit against the state of Michigan on Sept. 20 for allowing child-placement agencies to use religious beliefs as an excuse [...]Read more about ACLU Sues Michigan Over Discriminatory LGBTQ Adoption Policies
ACLU Challenges Discriminatory Practices in Michigan's Foster Care System
BY BTL STAFF The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan today filed a lawsuit in district court challenging Michigan's practice of permitting [...]Read more about ACLU Challenges Discriminatory Practices in Michigan's Foster Care System
ACLU Honors Katz and Dichtelmiller, Renames LGBT Project
BY JAN STEVENSON The ACLU of Michigan honored Nancy Katz and Margo Dichtelmiller on June 8 for their financial support of the LGBT Project by renaming the [...]Read more about ACLU Honors Katz and Dichtelmiller, Renames LGBT Project
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Celebrates Same-Sex Marriages
BY BTL STAFF Huntington Woods – It's been more than two years since hundreds of LGBT couples in Michigan were rushing to local courthouses to recite marriage [...]Read more about Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Celebrates Same-Sex Marriages
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Fundraiser Honors Commitment to Marriage Equality
BY BTL STAFF Paul Kittinger and his partner, Brian Vargo were married at Planterra this year. Planterra will host the Lisa Brown fundraiser Sept. 28. Photo [...]Read more about Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Fundraiser Honors Commitment to Marriage Equality
Meet and Greet with Democratic Congressional Candidate Gretchen Driskell
BY BTL STAFF Huntington Woods- Meet State Rep. Gretchen Driskell (D – Saline) and candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, for an evening of [...]Read more about Meet and Greet with Democratic Congressional Candidate Gretchen Driskell
GM Foundation cuts $50,000 grant to Affirmations
by Jessica Carreras Recent cuts in funding from General Motors that hit hard on the Michigan Opera Theatre and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra are also [...]Read more about GM Foundation cuts $50,000 grant to Affirmations
Beyond Decision Day
By Nancy Katz As I'm sitting here, I am hoping and expecting news of the biggest victory yet in the battle for LGBT rights — marriage equality. Like most [...]Read more about Beyond Decision Day
An 'Enchanted' Evening Presents Affirmations' New Prince Charming
BY AJ TRAGER DETROIT — In a sold out Spring Bash fundraising event on April 11, Affirmations presented their new "Prince Charming" and executive director, [...]Read more about An 'Enchanted' Evening Presents Affirmations' New Prince Charming
LGBT Presence Strong At MI Democratic Dinner
Nancy Katz, right, received the Neil Staebler Award, one of the four prestigious awards presented at the annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner. DETROIT – The energy [...]Read more about LGBT Presence Strong At MI Democratic Dinner
Affirmations: A Brief Agency History
1989-90: First board of directors assembled by Gary Roberts and Jeff Vitale. Roberts is the first president of the board which includes Sue Pittman, Christine [...]Read more about Affirmations: A Brief Agency History
Our Big Day: Local Couples On Their Weddings
By Shelby Clark Petkus Michael and Bruce With the advent of same-sex marriage in Michigan, couples are looking for relevant inspiration for both local and [...]Read more about Our Big Day: Local Couples On Their Weddings
Affirmations Receives $800,000 Bequest
The largest unrestricted gift in Affirmations Community Center's 25-year history – close to $800,000 – will help the Center retire it's remaining mortgage. [...]Read more about Affirmations Receives $800,000 Bequest
Where's The Party? Democratic LGBT Caucus Gets Pumped Up For Politics
When Mark LaChey went to North Carolina to serve as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention, he was struck by the warm welcome he and other LGBT [...]Read more about Where's The Party? Democratic LGBT Caucus Gets Pumped Up For Politics
VIDEO: Affirmations Spring Bash
Nancy Katz and Margo Dichtelmiller honored Brian McNaught Lisa Gretchko honored [...]Read more about VIDEO: Affirmations Spring Bash
Mission Possible: Spring Bash Keeps Affirmations Moving Forward
From left, Affirmations Community Center Executive Directory David Garcia with staff members Kat LaTosch, Meg Hollowell and Johnny Jenkins with dinner guest. [...]Read more about Mission Possible: Spring Bash Keeps Affirmations Moving Forward
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
Leslie Thompson bids goodbye to Affirmations
Leslie's speech from her farewell party: First I would like to thank the Host Committee of Nancy Katz, Margo Dichtelmiller, Allan Gilmour, Eric Jirgens, [...]Read more about Leslie Thompson bids goodbye to Affirmations
Affirmations' changing face
The recent retirement of CEO Leslie Thompson and the hiring of interim CEO Kevin Howley are just two of the changes taking place at Ferndale-based LGBT [...]Read more about Affirmations' changing face
Rep. Baldwin stumps for Dems in Michigan
FERNDALE – U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), the only openly lesbian member of Congress, was at Affirmations June 14 to support U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer [...]Read more about Rep. Baldwin stumps for Dems in Michigan
2009
January 2009 – The GM Foundation cuts its expected $50,000 grant to Affirmations, forcing the center to explore new options for funding. Similar cuts by [...]Read more about 2009
The Peninsula Group's association announces first board of directors
On March 4, the Peninsula Group announce the appointment of the first board of directors of the recently-founded Association Michigan for LGBT & Ally [...]Read more about The Peninsula Group's association announces first board of directors
Affirmations: 'We need to explore new options'
by Jessica Carreras In a meeting on March 9 that included members of the Affirmations board of directors, staff and people from the community, a tough topic [...]Read more about Affirmations: 'We need to explore new options'
Viewpoint: Make Affirmations your Valentine
by Nancy Katz I'm not a sentimental person, so I've never been a fan of what I call "Hallmark" holidays like Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is also close to [...]Read more about Viewpoint: Make Affirmations your Valentine
Six elected to join Affirmations Board of Directors
Six business and community leaders joined the Affirmations Board of Directors at the organization's Annual Meeting on May 28. New additions include: Jade [...]Read more about Six elected to join Affirmations Board of Directors
Big Bash a big success for Affirmations youth
by Jessica Carreras DETROIT – For Sean Murphy of Ann Arbor, Affirmations' Community Center's Big Bash this past Saturday was more than just an excuse to dress [...]Read more about Big Bash a big success for Affirmations youth
Show me the money
(Editor's note: Jan Stevenson is the former executive director of Affirmations and she served on the capital campaign committee from 2001 to 2002.) FERNDALE [...]Read more about Show me the money
Affirmations director a leader for LGBT community
Affirmations is committed to serving all LGBT people in this community. We have been dismayed by the coverage of the issues regarding Affirmations and its [...]Read more about Affirmations director a leader for LGBT community
Former Council member surprises guests at Pride Banquet
WARREN – About 330 people mingled on June 22 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center for the 21st Pride Banquet where former Detroit City Council member Maryann [...]Read more about Former Council member surprises guests at Pride Banquet
21st Annual Pride awards winners announced
WARREN – The 21st Annual Pride Banquet & Awards Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. June 22 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Warren. Awards this year go to the [...]Read more about 21st Annual Pride awards winners announced
Affirmations exceeds capital campaign goal
By BTL Staff FERNDALE – With less than two years of public fundraising, Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center has successfully reached and surpassed [...]Read more about Affirmations exceeds capital campaign goal
HRC awardees announced, Stabenow to attend dinner
DETROIT – The Michigan chapter of the Human Rights Campaign will honor longtime volunteer Richard Chizmadia with the George M. Fadiga Award at its annual [...]Read more about HRC awardees announced, Stabenow to attend dinner
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
Marriage amendment does not reach the workplace
By BTL Staff In a victory for Michigan same-sex couples, a state judge ruled Tuesday that public employers are not prohibited from offering domestic partner [...]Read more about Marriage amendment does not reach the workplace
Editorial: Coming of age
Communities, like individuals, experience a natural life cycle. The birth is exciting, full of promise. Early childhood is a time of rapid growth and change – [...]Read more about Editorial: Coming of age
