Shockwaves from Stonewall: Revisiting Gay Liberation in Michigan
The Stonewall uprising had reverb. Multiple nights of rioting against police in June 1969 sent shockwaves across the country and sparked gay organizing on a [...]
Whitmerjoins LGBTQ Caucus Call to Expand Elliott-Larsen Protections
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with Sen. Jeremy Moss (D–Southfield), and Reps. Jon Hoadley (D–Kalamazoo) [...]
Gov. Whitmer Declares June Pride Month, Attends LGBTQ Town Hall at Affirmations
Shortly after signing an official proclamation declaring June Pride month in advance of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer [...]
Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered After Mass Shooting in Virginia Beach
LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff [...]
Hitting the Ground Running
Programmatic expansion, fund and staff development, political advocacy and more are all either current or future projects at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ [...]
Affirmations Elects 5 New Board Members, Announces New Campaign
The board of directors of Affirmations added five new members to their ranks at their May 22 meeting. Those new board members are Angela Gabridge, Donnie [...]
Mayor Dave Coulter: Reflections on Nine Years of Service
Thank You, Ferndale "I am forever thankful that my political career was here in Ferndale, because I'm not sure it could have happened somewhere else," said [...]
Allan Gilmour Talks Charitable Giving and Community Awareness in Advance of LGBT Chamber Honor
Though now seeing a corporate presence at a pride parade or hearing about an openly gay sports star is becoming more commonplace, it's important to note that [...]
We're With You Charles
Our beloved writer, friend and confidant Charles Alexander suffered a stroke Monday and is currently recuperating at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Charles has [...]
Jaye Spiro on 40 Years Teaching the Art of Empowerment
Despite operating a martial arts school for decades, practicing various forms for almost 50 years and pioneering early self-defense courses for women across [...]
Black Bear Brotherhood, Onyx Great Lakes Chapter, LGBT Detroit Host Community Forum on HIV in Black, Gay Community
Life, love and HIV within the context of the black, gay male experience was the topic of a town hall gathering on Friday, May 17, held at LGBT Detroit's [...]
Rural Americans are LGBTQ, too
Though urban areas are often considered huge draws for those in the LGBTQ community — a 2015 Gallup poll found that San Francisco, Portland and Austin all [...]
