The Story Behind Gov. Whitmer's Motor City Pride 'We' Pronoun Jacket
If you attended the Motor City Pride parade over the weekend, you no doubt noticed that not only did Gov. Gretchen Whitmer participate, but she also was [...]
A Queer Detroit Homecoming: Motor City Pride Was Where 'Everybody Was So Happy to Come Together Again'
Being at Motor City Pride for many over the weekend was like coming home. After a 15-month wait due to COVID, Michigan's LGBTQ+ community members came out in [...]
WATCH: Gov. Whitmer Reveals Becoming 'Proactive Ally' for LGBTQ+ Equality Thanks to Gay Cousin (Exclusive)
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who led Sunday's Motor City Pride parade in Detroit, has been one of Michigan's biggest LGBTQ+ allies. Along with Lt. Gov. Garlin [...]
I Love You': Gov. Whitmer Affirms Michigan's LGBTQ+ Community Before Leading Detroit Pride Parade (Exclusive)
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seemed as delighted and grateful to finally be at Motor City Pride as the LGBTQ+ Michiganders who attended the delayed event, which took [...]
Equality Michigan Urges LGBTQ+ Community to Get Involved in State Redistricting Effort
Erin Knott, Equality Michigan's executive director, is calling for more LGBTQ+ voices in the state's "once in a decade" redistricting opportunity. Every [...]
Not Even Intense Rain at a Phoebe Bridgers Detroit Show Could Dampen Queer Spirits
Phoebe Bridgers, the bisexual breakout singer-songwriter whose 2020 album, Punisher, earned her four Grammy nominations, was almost rained out at her Tuesday [...]
Gigi's Set to Honor Late Detroit Drag Legend Jennifer Holiday Chanel with Memorial Show
The iconic former Miss Gigi's Jennifer Holiday Chanel passed away last year. But now, in celebration of her glamorous life, Gigi's is planning a memorial show. [...]
Why Motor City Pride Performer DJ LiXxer Has Earned the Title of 'Your Favorite Damn DJ in the Land'
Being a DJ during a pandemic is tough. But Taylor "DJ LiXxer" Anderson has learned a few things during her decade-long DJ career. So when weddings and other [...]
Flint Native Who Found Acceptance in Ann Arbor Just Created a $1 Million 'Coming Out Fund' for U of M Students
Public relations guru and crisis manager Howard Bragman, a Flint native and University of Michigan graduate, has created a $1 million endowment to his alma [...]
From Homelessness to Motor City Pride Headliner: J. Santino Shares His Inspiring Survivor Story
When Jay-Z's grandmother says "I was served lemons, but I made lemonade" on Beyoncé's "Lemonade," she could've been talking about J. Santino, a Detroit-based [...]
Conservative Midland Just Got a Little Gayer With This Very Gay Rainbow Mural
Conservative Midland just got a little more colorful, thanks to an exciting new mural created by area native Joey Salamon and his friend Cam DeCaussin from [...]
A Renewed Focus on Diversity Shakes Up the Affirmations Board of Directors
Affirmations LGBTQ community center in Ferndale has recently announced the addition of two new board members. Both new members, Brandon Gleaton and Roxanne [...]
