Peek Inside Arcenciel, a Love Letter to the Queer Community and a Source of Subtle Resistance in a Troubling Era
In the vibrant landscape of Detroit's nightlife, a new beacon of hope and inclusivity has emerged. Arcenciel isn't just another venue — it's a carefully [...]
AG Dana Nessel Calls Out Michigan GOP Lawmaker Who Wants to Ban Same-Sex Marriage
There are few elected officials more staunch in their defense of LGBTQ+ rights than Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.On Monday, recently re-elected state [...]
New Detroit Luxe LGBTQ+ Venue Arcenciel Opens — See the Photos!
The recent grand opening of Arcenciel (pronounced ahr-ken-seel), an upscale LGBTQ+ venue offering fine dining and entertainment, is generating significant buzz [...]
40 Years After His AIDS Diagnosis, Filmmaker Tom E. Brown Reflects on Bringing His Life and Work to Detroit
When Tom E. Brown was just 18, he was told his days were numbered. Over the phone, in a conversation as abrupt as it was devastating, his doctor informed him [...]
Gay Tidings We Bring: Palmer Woods Home Tour and Soirée Celebrates Queer Legacy in Style
Palmer Woods: The LGBTQ+ Roots Behind Detroit’s Architectural Gem
Shine Bright, Shop Smart: How to Nail Your Jewelry Gift Game This Holiday Season
There are reasons why jewelry is a top gift year after year: Jewelry is timeless, thoughtful and special. What’s not to love?But when money, infinite [...]
Young Queer Michigan Voters Experience a Tumultuous Election on Michigan State’s Campus
Young voters have the power to decide elections. So, on the days leading up to the general election, Pride Source spoke to voters on Michigan State [...]
Michigan's Transgender Unity Coalition Rises Up in the Age of Trump
Despite the unseasonably balmy weather, a collective chill shivered through the Michigan transgender community on Nov. 6.Bree Taylor had climbed atop a wooden [...]
Queer Quilting as Art, Protest and Connection: From the AIDS Memorial Quilt to the Generation-Linking Pieces We Treasure
Grace Rother's quilt is very much in process: rich shades of green in the center, with small fabric houses framing the green, raw outside edges. She calls [...]
The Martyrdom of Chanelle Pickett and the Birth of Transgender Day of Remembrance
Editor's Note: The author is using a pseudonym for safety. Martyrdom is a dying business. That is why nobody becomes a martyr willingly. At least, no [...]
With Uplift, a New LGBTQ+ Anchor Returns to Ann Arbor at Just the Right Time
Before moving to Ann Arbor for grad school, I worked as an urban planner, where the concept of a “community anchor” was central to my work. In urban [...]
He Won: Michigan, National LGBTQ+ Leaders Discuss What a Trump Win Means and What Comes Next
In the early morning of Nov. 6, Donald Trump won re-election, after previously being defeated in his 2020 incumbent race. Following him in his return to the [...]
For 15 Years, This Michigan Venue Has Built a National Presence Around Drag Queen Bingo: A Crowd-Pleaser for Both Queer People and Housewives
For 15 years, Five15's drag queen bingo has been much more than just a night of sassy jokes, glitter and lucky numbers. What started as a whimsical nod to an [...]
Voting Has Started. I Have A Voting Plan. Do You?
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Roland [...]
Why We Must Vote to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights in Michigan
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. State Rep. [...]
Sex Work Is Election Work — An Issue Michigan Advocates Say Is Lacking in the 2024 Campaign Cycle
Sex workers have played critical roles in politics throughout history, even beyond headline-grabbing stories involving former president and current convict [...]
Don't Overlook Progressive Judge Candidates Like Kerene Moore on Your 2024 Election Ballot: These Key Figures Are Critical for LGBTQ+ Rights
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Keith Orr, [...]
Why LGBTQ+ Voters Must Get Involved in the 2024 Election
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Jeynce [...]
Our Progress Is At Stake: Harris-Walz and Pro-Equality Democrats Are the Only Choice for LGBTQ+ Americans
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Ann [...]
Read Responses from the Pride Source 2024 Election Candidate Survey
To date, we have received 18 responses to our 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey, as well as a growing list of editorial contributions from [...]
Nicole Huddleston, Running for Oakland County Circuit Court Judge (Family Division), 6th Judicial Circuit Court
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]
Dominique Clemons, Running for Genesee County Clerk & Register of Deeds
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]
Rudy M. Howard, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 96
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]
