Detroit’s Baddie Brooks Makes History at NYC Pride March
Detroit’s own Baddie Brooks repped Michigan like the talented boss bitch she is at the annual New York City Pride March on June 30, where she served as a [...]
From Pete Buttigieg to Dana Nessel, Michigan's Best and Brightest Show Their Pride at the White House
Michigan was well-represented on the White House South Lawn at the 2024 Pride celebration, though the state’s invited legislators were missed as they [...]
Why the Upcoming Michigan Supreme Court Race Is Vital to the LGBTQ+ Community
If anyone doubts the importance of Michigan’s Supreme Court race this November, and the massive impact it can have on our state’s LGBTQ+ residents, [...]
Braun Court Redevelopment Plan Announced
In a move that feels like the true end of an era, a real estate developer that has been buying up Ann Arbor's Braun Court properties for several years has [...]
Meet Your Gaming Neighbor: Angela Washko Joins University of Michigan Arts Scene
Somewhere, a track coach is barking something — maybe motivational, definitely deafening — into the ear of a college freshman. If she listens [...]
Summer Books That’ll Have You Feeling a Sense of Pride
Embrace the vibrant spectrum of LGBTQ+ experiences this Pride Month with our curated list of enlightening reads for readers of all ages. From stirring memoirs [...]
The Case for Queer Summer Camps
In the summer of 2015, I worked as a camp counselor in northern Michigan. It was one of the most enriching summers of my life. Despite the overriding [...]
Gov. Whitmer Honors Pride at Governor's Mansion with Michigan Leaders — and a Drag Queen! — in Attendance
On June 20 in Lansing, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hosted a momentous Pride celebration at the Governor's Mansion, bringing together legislators, activists [...]
Immerse Yourself in the Samantha Irby Experience with Ann Arbor District Library’s Big Gay Read
You could think of Ann Arbor District Library’s upcoming Big Gay Read as a community book club on steroids. Like a traditional book club, participants [...]
Imagining What Queer Nightlife Will Look Like 30 Years in the Future
It’s impossible to predict what any given guest will experience at A Night at the Orfelia on June 29. That’s by design. The simplest [...]
How Hello Mr. Revolutionized Queer Storytelling — and Why It Wouldn’t Be What It Was Without Michigan
Before the current media landscape offered more explicit depictions of queer life outside of physical spaces like LGBTQ+ bars, you had Borders and you had [...]
New Kitty Crowned at Annual Ruth Ellis Center Catfight for the Crown Drag Pageant — See the Photo Gallery!
The fifth annual Catfight for the Crown, an amateur drag pageant and fundraiser supporting Ruth Ellis Center, took place June 14 at The Fillmore Detroit. Each [...]
