A Letter Of Hope And Gratitude
By Gerald Peterson There is something special about this time of year. For many, it offers an opportunity to reflect on the blessings in their lives. Surprise, [...]
Progress And The Road Ahead
By Eric Rader The fight for LGBT equality has gained a lot of positive momentum recently, and we can be guardedly optimistic as we look to the future. In just [...]
Mandela Honored, Remembered
"Nelson Mandela tore down oppression, united a rainbow nation, and always walked arm-in-arm with his LGBT brothers and sisters - and with all people - toward [...]
My Message From Madiba
Viewpoint When I heard of Nelson Mandela's death, my thoughts went back to that day - June 28, 1990 - when I hurried up Michigan Avenue towards Tiger Stadium [...]
We Have Nothing Against You, But...
By Abby Dees Thinking Out Loud No sooner had I written a column a few weeks back about how nice it felt to see a rainbow flag in front of Philadelphia's city [...]
World AIDS Day Prompted Proclamations And Statements From Leaders And Activists. Here Are A Few Of Them:
"We remember the friends and loved ones we have lost, stand with the estimated 35 million people living with HIV/AIDS, and renew our commitment to preventing [...]
Age Has Its Advice (And Advantages)
By Michael J. Mirto Viewpoint One of the highlights of my days working at Wayne State University where I work securing grant funding and go to on-campus [...]
Detroit And Region Will Grow Vibrant Through Full Inclusion
By Eric Rader Viewpoint The 2013 off-year elections are over and now we look ahead to 2014. Voters in Detroit elected Mike Duggan, the former head of the [...]
Thankful For The Blessing To Give
by Laurie "Elf" Amalfitano In the days and weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, most everyone we know looks forward to gathering with family and friends to enjoy [...]
Remembering, And Looking Ahead
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith Transmissions Fifteen years ago, in an apartment in Alston, Massachusetts, a transwoman of color named Rita Hester was stabbed to [...]
Older, Better, Stronger: Living For My Tomorrow
Viewpoint I am getting older. It was not my plan but, as my aunt would say, it beats the heck out of the alternative. But seriously, most of us have not [...]
