LGBTQ+ Studies at Michigan Universities Shine Light on Overlooked Queer History
In an election year where LGBTQ+ identity is politicized and often at the center of debate, education on LGBTQ+ issues is critical. Many Michigan universities [...]
Longtime University of Michigan Friends Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Just Became EGOT Winners
Two musical-theater composers are putting Michigan on the map in a major way, thanks to a recent impressive achievement — earning EGOT status. Last night, [...]
Was Lincoln Sexually Fluid? Historians Show Why They Think So in New Film.
A new film centered on the private life of President Abraham Lincoln lifts the stovepipe lid clean off, revealing some shocking truths about one of [...]
‘Ruth Would Be Mighty Proud’: As Ruth Ellis Center Turns 25, the Mission of Its Namesake Lives On
When Krystina Edwards was a young resident at Ruth Ellis Center, safe from the dangers of Detroit’s red light district, she felt hope for the first time [...]
Walk in the (Fabulous) Shoes of Local Queer Trailblazers
Fun, meaningful — and free — fall travel doesn’t have to mean trekking far from home. The Ann Arbor District Library invites you to walk in [...]
5 Michigan Moments from the 2024 DNC We’re Still Talking About
The 2024 Democratic National Convention, held Aug. 19-22 in Chicago, was one for the history books. Not only was the event a national introduction to a [...]
How It Really Feels to Be Out and Proud in These Michigan Destinations
On the cusp of a new adventure, the road sprawls out before you. The last thought on your mind should be safety, but all too frequently, LGBTQ+ community [...]
Michigan LGBTQ+ Leaders Push Back After Former State GOP Chair Uses Gay Slur
When out gay Rep. Jason Morgan, vice chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, read what former co-chair of the Michigan GOP Meshawn Maddock posted about him on [...]
A Community Mourns Detroit Artist Justin Alesna After His Unexpected Death at 36
Justin Alesna will be remembered as “one of the funniest divas in Detroit” by friend and creative colleague Baddie Brooks. “He always had [...]
Remembering Gary 'Murph' Lynn Murphy: Dedicated Public Teacher, Philanthropist and Beloved MCC-D Church Member
Gary (Murph”) Lynn Murphy of Birmingham, 89, died Aug. 3, 2024 at a rehabilitation facility in Bloomfield Hills after a brief hospitalization. He was born [...]
The Michigan Roots of the Midwest Princess: Chappell Roan’s Interlochen Instructor on the Impact of an Artist Who ‘Knocked Me Out Immediately’
For its princess, Chappell Roan, the roots to the Midwest run deep. At Michigan’s own Interlochen Arts Camp, Roan wrote the song that would help launch [...]
Breaking New Ground at Williamston Theatre: Playwright Terry Guest's Journey from 'The Magnolia Ballet' to 'Thirst'
Terry Guest gets compared to other playwrights — especially those who, like him, are Black, queer or Southern. But Guest’s voice is uniquely his [...]
Michigan LGBTQ+ Choruses Sing to the Rafters at National GALA Choruses Fest
The GALA Choruses Festival, held July 10-14 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is something to sing about, and not just because six Michigan-based choruses were in [...]
Murder Suspect Desmond Burks Arraigned in Devon Hoover Case
After months of meticulous investigation, a man has been charged with the murder of Dr. Devon Hoover, a renowned neurosurgeon from Detroit. The arrest marks a [...]
'Optimism, Hope and Love’: Everything You Need to Know About the Harris-Walz Rally in Detroit
With many LGBTQ+ supporters eagerly awaiting her arrival, Kamala Harris made an entrance fit for a presidential nominee in Detroit on Aug. 7. “I just got [...]
Meet Sander Jennings, the Influencer Helping Stand with Trans Go Viral
A new partnership between Stand with Trans and a digital marketing strategist with a penchant for social media is off to a promising start, including a viral [...]
Trans Community Finds Refuge in Detroit: 'Looking Good, Feeling Great' Empowers Transmasculine Individuals
Outside, abrasive rhetoric and assumptions toward trans individuals are becoming horrifically commonplace in American politics. But inside Common Haus in [...]
Where Are They Now? Catching Up with Sean Kosofsky, Former Policy and Political Director at Michigan's Triangle Foundation
Our "Where Are They Now?" series will get you up-to-date on the lives of LGBTQ+ community advocates who have contributed to Michigan with years of tireless [...]
Vice President Pete? Buttigieg Makes His Case to Become Kamala’s Running Mate
Kamala Harris’s whirlwind campaign is in full whirl, with excitement building around who will become the candidate’s pick for vice president. While [...]
The Mothers and Fathers of Braun Court Say Goodbye to a Space That Belonged to All of Us
In many ways, recent news about the future of Ann Arbor’s storied Braun Court was expected. At some point in the not-so-distant future, the seven [...]
Black Trans Women Leaders Share Love, Strength at Detroit Conference
The 28 women who gathered in Detroit from across the country for Black Trans Circles (BTC) came to the leadership conference in early July for education [...]
Whitmer Signs Law Banning Gay, Trans ‘Panic’ Defenses
On July 23, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill prohibiting LGBTQ+ “panic” legal defenses in Michigan. The law, which will go into effect [...]
Leading Michigan LGBTQ+ and Ally Officials React to Kamala Harris' Presidential Run
On Sunday, President Joe Biden released a letter to the American people detailing his decision to step aside and no longer seek reelection. Moments later, he [...]
