“My journey to leadership in LGBT Community in Detroit began in my youth. I have been blessed to come out in 1980 when I was only 15. I was extremely blessed to be supported by a community made up of people who supported me in my truth. Humorously, I came out to my 9th grade English teacher at Cass Technical High School, through a journal entry. “
Read MoreThe 2023 cohort of the LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy reflects on the many identities and intersections they bring, in a 300-word response and answer to how they can address and neutralize HIV stigma in their individualized community.
Read MoreHer loss saddened me and immediately compelled me to take a moment to salute a champion for so many. Through her talent Americans of all backgrounds developed a freedom of expression, a willingness to love, and we learn how to boogie in the process. Here in Detroit, I ask you to join me as I plan to take a moment at KICK's Tea Party this Saturday, May 19 to pause and honor her and acknowledge her legacy to the movement I love. Today, I pay tribute to her by playing her songs ... digitally and on vinyl.
Read MoreLGBT Detroit was invited to present the Togethr Campaign at the 2023 Creating Change Conference in San Fransisco, California. Participants of this workshop learned how to successfully launch an anti-stigma campaign in their local communities. The workshop offered guidance in campaign development, outreach, media, and project management. Each member of the Togethr team writes about their experience.
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