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Visit Mi-Sci After Dark, Attend a Queer Wedding Expo, Get Fern Fest Tickets, Go to July Pride Fests
The corn may be knee-high by the Fourth of July, but Michigan's summer of queer events is just hitting its stride. Toss sunscreen, a water bottle and a [...]Read more about Visit Mi-Sci After Dark, Attend a Queer Wedding Expo, Get Fern Fest Tickets, Go to July Pride Fests
LGBTQ+ Seniors in Michigan Navigate a Housing System That Wasn't Built for Them
America's housing crisis lands hardest on the people least equipped to absorb it. For LGBTQ+ seniors, finding affordable, affirming housing carries stakes [...]Read more about LGBTQ+ Seniors in Michigan Navigate a Housing System That Wasn't Built for Them
Michigan's LGBTQ+ Commission Turns Community Stories Into State Policy
The Michigan LGBTQ+ Commission doesn't have its own budget. Its 15 members work without pay. Yet over the past two years, they've helped shape some of [...]Read more about Michigan's LGBTQ+ Commission Turns Community Stories Into State Policy
Get Tickets for MiGen's Fashion Show, Attend a 'Heated Rivalry' Dance Party, Learn About Black Queer History
February in Southeast Michigan is doing what February does best: confusing our skin, testing our patience and daring us to leave the house. Luckily, there are [...]Read more about Get Tickets for MiGen's Fashion Show, Attend a 'Heated Rivalry' Dance Party, Learn About Black Queer History
Celebrate Swagger with Drag Kings, Attend a Virtual Artist Talk, Shriek for 'Shrek'
January in Southeast Michigan is that special time of year when your body wants a nap and your spirit wants a party — and now your calendar can suggest “Why not [...]Read more about Celebrate Swagger with Drag Kings, Attend a Virtual Artist Talk, Shriek for 'Shrek'
22 Pride Source Stories from 2025 We Can't Stop Thinking About
From a biochemist-turned-activist organizing rallies in nine state capitals to a rural Upper Peninsula salon owner facing vandalism for welcoming trans youth, [...]Read more about 22 Pride Source Stories from 2025 We Can't Stop Thinking About
Get Help (Or Be The Help) This Holiday Season
The holidays can feel heavy when you're queer. Maybe you're heading home to family members who don't get it, or avoiding home altogether. Maybe [...]Read more about Get Help (Or Be The Help) This Holiday Season
Is It Ever Too Late? Geriatric Gender Transitioning and the Race Against Time
I know. The thought of getting old makes you uncomfortable. If you're young, you try not to think of it at all. Consequently, gender transitioning late in [...]Read more about Is It Ever Too Late? Geriatric Gender Transitioning and the Race Against Time
LGBTQ-Affirming Resources Where You Can Find Food Support as SNAP Benefits Face Delays
With Michigan's November SNAP benefits temporarily paused due to federal funding issues, nearly 1.4 million Michiganders are left without their expected [...]Read more about LGBTQ-Affirming Resources Where You Can Find Food Support as SNAP Benefits Face Delays
Bounce into Burlesque, Frolic in the Ferns, Connect with Community, Dance with Dykes
We're here! We're queer! We're weary!It's nearly the official end of Pride Month, so it's somewhat inevitable that some of the glitter [...]Read more about Bounce into Burlesque, Frolic in the Ferns, Connect with Community, Dance with Dykes
How to Be the Queer You Needed: 77 Tiny, Mighty Acts of Pride
Pride is a muscle boy covered float that used to be sponsored by a vodka brand (we see you, fair-weather friends). A dozen dancing drag queens. A glittery [...]Read more about How to Be the Queer You Needed: 77 Tiny, Mighty Acts of Pride
Catch a Rising Band, Read a Queer Book, and Talk Mortality Over Coffee
The trees are blooming, the pollen is swirling, and Michigan's queer events calendar is fully activated. Whether you’re sneezing through your seasonal [...]Read more about Catch a Rising Band, Read a Queer Book, and Talk Mortality Over Coffee
Pragmatic Joy: Four Ways You Can Help Michigan's LGBTQ+ Community Thrive Despite Political Headwinds
I could go on at length (just ask my loved ones) about the palpable disappointment I’ve been feeling lately as “centrist Democrats” (we used to call them Reagan [...]Read more about Pragmatic Joy: Four Ways You Can Help Michigan's LGBTQ+ Community Thrive Despite Political Headwinds
Home at Last: Inside the Raymond E. Shepherd House, Ferndale's LGBTQ+ Senior Haven
For almost a decade, the Metropolitan Community Church - Detroit (MCC-Detroit) and various community partners have dreamed of creating an affordable housing [...]Read more about Home at Last: Inside the Raymond E. Shepherd House, Ferndale's LGBTQ+ Senior Haven
Support Pride, Commune With LGBT Seniors, Take A Classy Roadtrip, Uplift Your Spirits
Feet sore from marching? Thumbs aching from texting your elected representatives? Throat raw from screaming into the void? Maybe it's time to make space in [...]Read more about Support Pride, Commune With LGBT Seniors, Take A Classy Roadtrip, Uplift Your Spirits
'They Won't Put Us Back in the Closet': Michigan Leaders Respond to Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Orders
In a devastating escalation of anti-LGBTQ+ policies, President Trump's Day One executive orders have shattered protections for LGBTQ+ Americans — [...]Read more about 'They Won't Put Us Back in the Closet': Michigan Leaders Respond to Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Orders
What You Need to Know About Trump’s New Anti-Trans and Non-Binary Executive Orders
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the nation's LGBTQ+ community, President Trump’s Day One executive orders targeting transgender Americans have [...]Read more about What You Need to Know About Trump’s New Anti-Trans and Non-Binary Executive Orders
As Affirmations Turns 35, Hope and Dynamic Support Remain at the Center
On the bustling corner of Nine Mile and Allen Street in the heart of Ferndale, a block from Woodward, sits the cheerful, brightly lit headquarters of [...]Read more about As Affirmations Turns 35, Hope and Dynamic Support Remain at the Center
Our Trust (and Our Hearts) Are Broken. Where Do We Go From Here?
Well, we have our answer. It is clear that in 2024, protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ community members was not top of mind for most American voters. In fact, [...]Read more about Our Trust (and Our Hearts) Are Broken. Where Do We Go From Here?
The Power of Participation: Mobilizing Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Community Aged 45 and Up for the Upcoming Election
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Angela [...]Read more about The Power of Participation: Mobilizing Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Community Aged 45 and Up for the Upcoming Election
It’s National Senior Center Month! Here’s What You Should Know About MiGen’s New LGBTQ+ Senior Center Inside Affirmations.
September is National Senior Center Month, a time to recognize the vital role these centers play in supporting our elders. For LGBTQ+ seniors, this month [...]Read more about It’s National Senior Center Month! Here’s What You Should Know About MiGen’s New LGBTQ+ Senior Center Inside Affirmations.
Share Your Story with The Moth, Plan for Trans Empowerment Month, See Pansy Division, Find Online Support with MiGen
As the dog days of summer meld into the comfortable rhythm of a busy fall, the change of season may be daunting, but worry not, friends. We aren’t going to send [...]Read more about Share Your Story with The Moth, Plan for Trans Empowerment Month, See Pansy Division, Find Online Support with MiGen
Leading Michigan LGBTQ+ and Ally Officials React to Kamala Harris' Presidential Run
On Sunday, President Joe Biden released a letter to the American people detailing his decision to step aside and no longer seek reelection. Moments later, he [...]Read more about Leading Michigan LGBTQ+ and Ally Officials React to Kamala Harris' Presidential Run
Conversion Therapy Is Banned in Michigan. A Group of Catholic Therapists Just Sued for the Right to Perform the Discredited Practice.
Equating conversion therapy with “torture,” 19 LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ-affirming organizations in Michigan have issued a statement in response to a federal complaint [...]Read more about Conversion Therapy Is Banned in Michigan. A Group of Catholic Therapists Just Sued for the Right to Perform the Discredited Practice.
Affirmations Reports Budget Shortfall (But All Is Well), Michigan Reps Working to Improve Name, Gender Marker Changes and More
At the Jan. 24 virtual annual meeting of Affirmations attendees learned the non-profit is in the red on its latest profit and loss statement — but fear not.
Join a Queer Bowling League, Attend Ann Arbor Folk Fest, Compete in a Queer Euchre Tournament
Now that we’ve officially crossed into the part of the winter season where the days are longer than the nights, it’s time to look ahead with renewed hope and [...]Read more about Join a Queer Bowling League, Attend Ann Arbor Folk Fest, Compete in a Queer Euchre Tournament
New Year, New Opportunities for Community Connection for LGBTQ+ Michigan Seniors
An innovative initiative in 2024 will bring enhanced community resources to seniors in the local area. In collaboration with Corktown Health Center and [...]Read more about New Year, New Opportunities for Community Connection for LGBTQ+ Michigan Seniors
Meet the Appointees to the First-Ever Statewide LGBTQ+ Commission
Gov. Whitmer announces diverse group of 13 Michigan community members to lead the advisory board.
How to Give Back to Local LGBTQ+ Non-Profits on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
The annual arrival of Giving Tuesday is a welcome time of year for non-profits that rely on donations and other acts of giving to drive their charitable [...]Read more about How to Give Back to Local LGBTQ+ Non-Profits on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
Why LGBTQ+ Advocate Judy Lewis Has Dedicated Her Career to Helping Michigan's Older LGBTQ+ Community
This article is part of the News is Out “Out and Aging” series, made possible with support from AARP.Longtime queer community advocate and all-around rockstar [...]Read more about Why LGBTQ+ Advocate Judy Lewis Has Dedicated Her Career to Helping Michigan's Older LGBTQ+ Community
New State Budget Includes Unprecedented $10 Million Grant to Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
For the first time ever, the recently passed and signed 2023-2024 state budget will include an investment to address LGBTQ+ health disparities
Construction Begins on Long-Awaited Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Housing for Older Adults in Michigan
Affordable housing has been a problem across the country for years and it can be especially problematic for aging LGBTQ+ people who, according to Rev. Dr. [...]Read more about Construction Begins on Long-Awaited Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Housing for Older Adults in Michigan
Meet MiGen’s Newest Community Navigators
MiGen, Michigan’s LGBTQ+ elders’ network, is looking to expand upon the work they previously did as SAGE Metro Detroit. MiGen provides services, advocacy, fun [...]Read more about Meet MiGen’s Newest Community Navigators
Michigan LGBTQ+ Non-Profit Leaders on What Pride Means to Them
It’s the most wonderful time of year. No, wait, that’s Christmas. Well, Pride is still pretty special — it’s basically the high holy day of the queer calendar. [...]Read more about Michigan LGBTQ+ Non-Profit Leaders on What Pride Means to Them
MiGen Ad Campaign Encourages Older LGBTQ+ Adults to Get Vaccinated Before Summer Fun
MiGen, formerly Sage Metro Detroit, is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to get the word out about flu vaccines and Covid boosters [...]Read more about MiGen Ad Campaign Encourages Older LGBTQ+ Adults to Get Vaccinated Before Summer Fun
Longtime LGBTQ+ Organization SAGE Metro Detroit Has a New Name
A longtime LGBTQ+ organization focused on people over 45 held a coming out party last week to announce a new name and direction. Going forward, SAGE Metro [...]Read more about Longtime LGBTQ+ Organization SAGE Metro Detroit Has a New Name
