Artists Showcase Boosts Up and Coming Talent
BY BTL STAFF "The Sleepover" is a monthly event created by artist, event host and actress Miz Korona (8 Mile, Beef, Say My Name, Detroit Diamond). This [...]
Spotlight On Legacy Award Recipients at MCC Detroit Anniversary Event
John Kavanaugh (left) and Jim Toy (right) – recipients of the MCC Detroit Legacy Awards – pictured with Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow (middle). BTL Photo: Jason [...]
Stand With Trans Tells Youth 'Express Yourself'
Upon founding Stand With Trans in 2015, Roz Keith said hosting a successful conference each year was one of her visions right from the beginning. "Because I [...]
Trans Sistas of Color Project Locked Out By Local Ministry
Jeynce Mizrahi Poindexter and Brenda S. White show off their awards at the first ever Trans Sistas of Color Project "Building a Dream House" brunch. BTL Photo: [...]
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 [...]
Charles Alexander's "Art and Autograph" Exhibition and Book Signing
DETROIT – Charles Alexander's "Art and Autograph" exhibition begins Oct. 6 with a book signing and reception from 5-9 p.m. in the Scarab Club Second Floor [...]
Dingell: DeVos Title IX Decision is "Outrageous Affront to Survivors"
DEARBORN – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced on Sept. 22 that she [...]
Empty the Closet' Fundraiser to Benefit 'Not In My House'
BY BTL STAFF BLOOMFIELD HILLS – National Coming Out Day is an important day to celebrate the LGBTQ community and those who make the important decision to [...]
Bombshell Bridal Debuts YouTube Reality-Type Show
BY BTL STAFF The ladies from Bombshell Bridal in St. Clair Shores during the Ultimate LGBT Wedding & Anniversary Expo in March 26, 2017. ST. CLAIR SHORES [...]
Supreme Court: Potential Blockbusters Await, Again
BY LISA KEEN, KEEN NEWS SERVICE The new U.S. Supreme Court session, which begins Oct. 2, could be a critical one for LGBT people. And that's saying a lot, [...]
Two U.S. Agencies at Odds Over Protecting Gays Under Title VII
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse: home of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. (Photo by Ken Lund; courtesy [...]
Arizona Supreme Court Says Same-Sex Spouse is a Legal Parent
BY BTL STAFF BOLD SAN FRANSISCO, CA – ) The National Center for Lesbian Rights won on Sept. 19 the Arizona Supreme Court case, McLaughlin v. McLaughlin, which [...]
