First West Africa LGBT-Inclusive Religious Gathering Takes Place
BY BUNMI JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Thirty people from across West Africa attended a first-of-its-kind LGBT-friendly interfaith gathering last month in Ghana. [...]
Artist, Teacher Makes Black Faces Valid in Art
Tylonn J. Sawyer, a figurative artist, creates powerful images on canvas. They depict the struggles of humanity and the fragility of human nature, and they [...]
Grand Rapids Shelter Creates Designated Space for Trans Guests
Early this fall, Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids is set to open what appears to be the first, and so far only shelter space of its kind in Michigan [...]
Meet Burlesque Performer Kitten Von Mitten
Kitten Von Mitten began as a pinup model in 2013 before venturing into the world of burlesque where she has been expanding and building her craft and [...]
The DATC 'Breaks the Mold' in Community Theatre
There's a reason for the apostrophe in the word Actor's in Detroit Actor's Theatre Company. "It's because the actors take ownership of their work and [...]
DACA is an LGBT Issue
JAY KAPLAN This morning, Attorney General Jeff Sessions (apparently President Trump didn't want to be too prominently identified) announced that the Trump [...]
U.N. Human Rights Chief Criticizes Trump Over Trans, Media Comments
by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade The United Nations' human rights chief on Wednesday criticized President Trump over his statements against transgender [...]
Court Asked for 'Immediate Intervention' to Block Trans Military Ban
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE A court is being asked to block President Donald Trump's trans military ban. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key LGBT [...]
Addressing Tobacco Usage in the LGBTQ Community
BY IAN UNGER I would like to draw attention to the tobacco usage in the LGBTQ community, particularly by our youth. While the numbers show that youth as a [...]
Comprehensive Community Center to Open in Lansing
Rev. Phiwa Langeni Rev. Phiwa Langeni has a vision – to create an LGBT resource and community center in the Lansing area that offers a spiritual component [...]
Defense Sec. Mattis Says Current Trans Policy Remains in Place Until Panel Makes Recommendations
BY KAREN OCAMB, WASHINGTON BLADE Defense Secretary James Mattis at a press conference about readiness against North Korea, Aug. 9. Photo courtesy Department of [...]
Gerrymandering Petition Approved in Michigan
BY BTL STAFF The Michigan Board of Canvassers granted unanimous approval for Voters Not Politicians to circulate petitions on Aug. 17 for a 2018 ballot [...]
