LGBT student group sponsors marriage panel discussion
By Eartha Melzer TRAVERSE CITY – Wasn't marriage, the institution, changed when women stopped being chattel and were given rights? "This wasn't a critical [...]
Marriage news from around the country
WASHINGTON D.C. – DontAmend.com, one of the leading organizations working to prevent the anti-gay Federal Marriage Amendment to the Constitution, was the [...]
Parting Glances: One hour diary
I haven't patience to work today's Free Press crossword puzzle as I wait for the current BTL to be delivered at The Potato Place, my favorite breakfast nook on [...]
Through the eyes of a child
By Bev Davison, MSW {ITAL Dear Journal, Ben here again. Yesterday was my 9th birthday, and my mom and I were looking at albums of all my parties. In my 1st [...]
She got game'
By Imani Williams DETROIT- 'She Got Game!' was proven true at Casa Maria recreation center where women who like to 'hoop' in the community got together in the [...]
Two Black Gay clubs rock Detroit
By Brent Dorian Carpenter Party animals in Detroit have two new reasons to celebrate. Time Square, located in the heart of downtown Detroit, has once again [...]
Simply Wine is simply marvelous
By BTL Staff FERNDALE – Looking for a great bottle of wine that won't empty your wallet? Simply Wine in Ferndale is a great place to start. Simply Wine, since [...]
You can't argue with King
In recent issues we've talked about the attacks on LGBT families taking place throughout the state. The Contentious Objector Status Act, which just passed the [...]
Young, Gifted & Gay' within the Detroit Public Schools
DETROIT – Nkenge Browner knows how desperately a gay-straight alliance is needed in Northern High School. She found out the hard way – by trying to start one, [...]
A.L.O.R.D.E. Collective to host spring dance
DETROIT – On Saturday, April 1, the A.L.O.R.D.E. Collective will host a "Spring Into The New You Dance" from 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. at Barth Hall in [...]
There's no place like it
With the exception of "love," it's possible that no word or idea has birthed more cliches than "home." It's where we hang our hat. Where our hearts are. It's [...]
Some people just need more schoolin'
"School days, school days, good old Golden Rule days…" Unless you're seen as too fat. Or too thin. Or you wear the wrong clothing or like the wrong musical [...]
