Raising Kids in a Big, Happy, Poly Family
By now, same sex parents are relatively commonplace, but what about when those partnerships expand to include a third or fourth partner? Turns out, these [...]
Mayoral Candidate Maurice Turner Already Making Positive Impact in Highland Park
In Feb. 2019, when Maurice Turner and his now husband, Blake Milnes, took a leap of faith and purchased their historic home in Highland Park — a [...]
Residents Seek Resignation of Berkley Councilman After He Votes No on Pride
Berkley City Councilman Dennis Hennen has raised the ire of his fellow councilpersons and, apparently, a large portion of the city he represents. Hennen was the [...]
Michigan Senate Refuses to Allow Change to Pride Month Resolution (Again)
After attempting to change the language in a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Republican leaders in the Michigan Senate have again refused to [...]
Local Legal Name Change Clinics Help Trans Persons Become Their Authentic Selves
What’s in a name? Well, if you’re trans, and you’ve lived your life feeling trapped in the wrong body, referred to by incorrect pronouns and [...]
50 Facts, 50 Years Later: What You Should Know About Christopher Street Detroit ‘72
This summer marks a milestone anniversary, yet most people don’t realize there’s an anniversary to mark.A half century ago, Michiganders who united [...]
J. Santino's New Single ‘Gemini’ a Catchy Nod to Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’
Detroit-based pop sensation J. Santino is back with a new single. “Gemini,” a self-penned tune. Santino announced the release on TikTok.Santino, 23, [...]
SAGE Metro Detroit Splits From National Organization
SAGE Metro Detroit, Detroit’s only nonprofit dedicated to services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ older adults, recently announced that they will no longer be [...]
On and Off the Mat, This Michigan Trans Wrestler and Psychologist Is Advocating For Trans Kids
For Davison Sarai, a 46-year old queer transwoman from Michigan, wrestling was a way to escape what was happening at home. An alcoholic father and a home life [...]
For Photographer Quinn Kirby, This Assignment Was Personal
When Ashlea Phenicie, communications director for Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI), needed a professional photographer to join a new campaign focused on [...]
Bargain Block' Recap: French Country and Chez Shea
In what appears to be the new thematic style of HGTV’s brilliant “Bargain Block,” which airs on the network Wednesdays at 9 p.m., Episode 2 of [...]
Michigan US Sen. Gary Peters Introduces Federal Legislation Aimed at Updating Legal Definition of Marriage
Bipartisan legislation is being announced today by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) that will require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to update the [...]
