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COVER STORY 16 Chuck Panozzo “Styx” with it NEWS ...I think Glenn Beck is planning on See page 9 4 First openly gay Army secretary molesting kids at Hersheypark (you know, MotorCity Pride Entertainment has Mich. roots 6 Section 1557 advances trans access the amusement park where everything is Plus see our special online to healthcare made of chocolate, I’m pretty sure) 7 Northern Mich. school system seeks coverage for Pride around Michigan guidance for trans students See page 11 8 Clinton says she’ll work to reform HIV criminalization 9 Motor City Pride entertainment ONLINE CALENDAR ANN ARBOR THEATER lineup announced 11 Trans activists speak about their experiences on WDET 12 Two Mich. judges on Trump’s SCOTUS nominee list OPINION 10 Parting Glances 10 Transmissions: Potty emergency 11 Creep of the Week: Glenn Beck LIFE 14 Lansing production sheds light on HIV, May 26 Screening: LGBT Activist then and now Ronni Sanlo Talks Documentary, 18 Cool Cities: Ann Arbor Jane Lynch Part of Ann Arbor Lansing ‘Rent’ Production 19 AA Summer Festival to feature Estrangement From Kids and Her Summer Festival Lineup Sheds Light on HIV, Then LGBT icon Jane Lynch Pivotal Work at U of M and Now 20 The Outfield Visit Pridesource.com See page 19 See page 14 22 Happenings to locate hundreds of great events 26 Puzzle and comic

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Copyright 2016 Pride Source Media Group www.PrideSource.com May 26, 2016 | BTL 3 NEWS First Openly Gay Army Secretary Has Michigan Roots WASHINGTON D.C. – Eric Fanning, the In the ‘90s Fanning was on the staff of the first openly gay Army secretary as confirmed House Armed Services Committee, a special by the U.S. Senate on May 17, has strong assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Michigan ties. Defense and later served as associate director Fanning, 47, was born in Kalamazoo and of political affairs at the White House. later attended Cranbrook School in Bloomfield “Eric Fanning’s historic confirmation Hills. Fanning left Michigan to complete his today as secretary of the U.S. Army is a high school curriculum at Centreville High demonstration of the continued progress School in Ohio. towards fairness and equality in our nation’s “Eric brings many years armed forces,” said HRC of proven experience and President Chad Griffin. exceptional leadership to this “Eric Fanning has spent his new role,” President Obama said career serving this nation in a statement when he nominated with tireless dedication, Fanning, NPR reported. “I am skill and ability, and as grateful for his commitment to secretary he will bring that our men and women in uniform, same commitment to the and I am confident he will help men and women of the U.S. lead America’s Soldiers with Army.” distinction. I look forward to Obama appointed working with Eric to keep our Fanning on Nov. 3, 2015, Army the very best in the world.” but Fanning was confirmed Fanning’s sexuality went by the U.S. Senate eight unmentioned during his Eric Fanning months later following a confirmation. The Advocate series of hold ups in the reports that not a single senator discussed his Senate. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, held gay identity during the confirmation hearing up the confirmation over a dispute with the before the Armed Services Committee, led by Obama administration regarding Guantanamo former Don’t Ask Don’t Tell proponent Sen. detainees. John McCain, R-Arizona. “Because of assurances given to me by Fanning has over 25 years of national the Department of Defense and Congress’ security experience working as undersecretary continued opposition, today I have lifted my and acting secretary of the Air Force. However, hold on the nomination of Eric Fanning to be according to Wikipedia, Fanning has never the secretary of the Army,” Roberts said on served in the military, despite his recent the Senate floor May 17. appointment. Saugatuck’s Women’s Weekend Becomes Go Girl Saugatuck! LGBT-friendly Saugatuck and its famed 35 year anniversary. Like so many LGBT retreat, the Dunes Resort, has renamed its clubs, the demographic of attendees leans Saugatuck Women’s Weekend to “Go Girl heavily toward men, but the men of the Dunes Saugatuck.” “We’ve always produced great have consistently supported visibility and women-themed events for lesbians at our access for women. Newly-minted promoter resort. It’s time to keep the party going with Gonzalez said, “We used to call each other a ‘woman’s touch,’” said Mike Jones, Dunes ‘family’ when I was coming out. The guys at Operations and Entertainment Director. the Dunes are committed to holding space for The aim of Go Girl Saugatuck! is to offer their sisters and remind me of that good old women an event rebranded with their interests school feeling.” and party plans in mind. DJ All the Way Kay One cover charge affords entry to the entire from Chicago and Detroit’s DJ Lena will serve complex and all events within. “Another great up house and fresh dance music to a packed thing about the Dunes is how affordable it dance floor. Mimi Gonzalez is a comedian is,” said Gonzalez. The Friday fee is $10 and and native Michigander who’s been invited Saturday’s is $15. The Go Girl Saugatuck! to recreate the Dunes Resort’s traditional weekend event can be purchased together at women’s weekend this June 3-5. Gonzalez has the discounted rate of $20. added a comedy and music show on Saturday Rooms are discounted at the Dunes for this to promote women’s voices in song and weekend. 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Brian, age 45, California NEWS Redford Schools will Section 1557 Significantly Advances Trans Access To Healthcare Comply with Federal BY AJ TRAGER the-board categorization is now recognized as in our society...’” Crandall said. Guidelines for LGBT outdated and not based on current standards of Other members in the trans community, FERNDALE – The Department of Health and care. Crandall explains, have been thrown out of Students Human Services and the Department of Civil The rule does not propose to require plans doctors’ offices and greatly hesitate going in for REDFORD – South Redford Rights released a final rule May 13 codifying to cover any particular benefit or service such check ups and their trans-related healthcare needs and Redford Union school district existing formal guidances in Section 1557 of as top or bottom surgery or hormone therapy, for fear of the reaction from the professionals in officials say the district will comply the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – signaling a big but does regulate that a covered entity cannot the office. So some turn to alternative means of with new federal guidelines that call shift in trans related healthcare. have coverage that operates in a discriminatory getting their hormones. for transgender students to be treated The ACA now officially bans discrimination manner. For instance, if Jim, a trans man, goes to “Rather than getting hormones at a doctor, in a way consistent with their gender based on race, color, national origin, sex, age and his physician’s office seeking hormone therapy they’ll get hormones off the street. I was at the bar identity. physical or mental disability. as he begins his transition, Jim cannot be denied one Saturday night and someone was selling what The U.S. Department of Education Section 1557 took effect in 2010 when the access to the gender appropriate bathroom they said were hormones right in the restroom. and the U.S. Department of Justice ACA was finalized but took six years for HHS and the insurance company cannot deny him Someone once said one time they received what released a joint guidance May and OCR to finally implement the regulations. hormone treatment as his gender on his birth turned out to be motor oil. And there’s the whole 13 to help provide educators the In 2013 OCR, the branch charged with enforcing certificate may not align with the gender on his issue of if you’re getting injectable hormones off information they need to ensure that Section 1557, issued a request for information medical records. He also cannot be denied access the street, are you sharing hormone needles?” all students, including transgender regarding individuals’ and covered entities’ to a pap smear due to the gender marker on his she said. students, can attend school in an experiences in complying with federal civil rights medical documents. Crandall has directly trained many medical environment free from discrimination laws and issues of discrimination. Simultaneously, the new law bars healthcare students and healthcare professionals in LGBT based on sex. The new rule will be effective as of July 18, providers from treating LGBT individuals identities but says there is a great need for Under Title IX of the Education except for provisions affecting health insurance differently than their heterosexual counterparts, doctors to educate one another on LGBT issues Amendments of 1972, schools plan benefit design which will not take effect and any negative treatment that results from the and disparities. receiving federal money may not until the first day of the first plan year, beginning patient releasing information relating to their “I’ve taught a couple of doctors and I’ve taught discriminate based on a student’s on or after Jan. 1, 2017. sexual orientation or gender identity will be seen an awful lot of nurses; however, it’s hard to get sex, including a student’s transgender The regulation is a sweeping win for the as discriminatory. doctors to accept training,” Crandall said. “It status. The guidance makes clear that LGBT community and covers much under would be nice if it was from other doctors – who both federal agencies treat a student’s its scope. Under Section 1557, individuals can really teach them what healthcare for trans gender identity as the student’s sex seeking healthcare cannot be excluded from Access: A Need For Cultural men and women is all about and teach them for purposes of enforcing Title IX. participating in, denied the benefits of, or Competency Training about prescribing hormones. I really don’t know The Redford Observer reports subjected to discrimination under any health if that’s happening right now.” that Redford Union Superintendent program or activity of which any part receives A major mission of Transgender Michigan is Then there’s the religious freedom controversy. Sarena Shivers, Ed.D., said her federal financial assistance (including Medicare to provide healthcare professionals, including A major pushback for LGBT-inclusion is that district will follow the guidelines. and Medicaid), or any program or activity that doctors and nurses, with LGBT cultural many feel serving LGBT clients will violate their “The most significant (issue) will is administered by an agency of the federal competency training. Executive Director Rachel religious beliefs and in turn feel discriminated be to provide training and education government or any entity established under Title Crandall is overjoyed that the federal government against themselves. for staff,” she said in a statement to I of the ACA. has finally issued these regulations but is cautious “It’s going to be really interesting, and the Redford Observer. A 2009 report by statista.com found that the of their implementation. She would like to see what about those doctors who really feel like South Redford Superintendent U.S. has roughly 970,000 healthcare physicians. strong cultural competency trainings being being trans is against God?” she asks. “But I Brian Galdes said the guidelines do The regulatory analysis of Section 1557 found provided to medical staff so that trans men and never thought that I would see this amount of not present a problem for his district. that 92 percent of those physicians will be women are even more likely to take care of their visibility.” “We have and will continue to required to comply with the LGBT-inclusive health related needs. Despite her concerns, Crandall is hopeful work with students and parents to regulations. The rule does not apply to physicians “I think Section 1557 is wonderful, and I that Section 1557 will lead to a more inclusive meet the needs of all students,” who participate only in Part B, although it does think it will open up healthcare to so many of us. healthcare system and that, with the leadership Galdes said. cover all physicians who receive Medicaid or However, it may make it so that these healthcare of the federal government, the trans community The guidance explains schools’ meaningful use information technology funding. providers who don’t really understand trans will be more apt to seek health services from a obligations to: HHS also estimates Section 1557 will cover men and women are required to give healthcare. local healthcare provider. - Respond promptly and effectively 133,343 facilitates, such as hospitals, home I’m hoping that doctors would then get some “I really am celebrating. It’s amazing. to sex-based harassment of all health agencies and nursing homes, through their training,” Crandall said. However, I think the issues that we were students, including harassment based participation in Medicare and Medicaid; 455,657 It’s no secret that many in the LGBT community discussing a minute ago are real,” she said. on a student’s actual or perceived clinical laboratories that receive Medicaid; 1,300 avoid going to the doctor for fear of being In the next few weeks Crandall will meet gender identity, transgender status community centers; 40 health professional discriminated against or seen as subhuman. A with a nursing class to discuss how nurses can or gender transition. training programs; Medicaid in public health 2014 Gallup poll revealed that LGBT Americans treat trans clients and make them feel more - Treat students consistent with agencies in each state and the territories; and at are more likely than non-LGBT Americans to comfortable seeking the healthcare that they need their gender identity even if their least 180 insurers that offer qualified health plans. report that they lack health insurance. Reasons and why accessibility to healthcare has been a school records or identification Section 1557 also requires that providers treat behind the disparity include hostility towards the significant barrier for trans folks. documents indicate a different sex. individuals in a manner consistent with their LGBT community for their sexual orientation or The prohibited grounds for discrimination - Allow students to participate in gender identity, including in access to healthcare gender identity and a lack of access to healthcare are specified by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act sex-segregated activities and access facilities. Historically, health-related insurance due to financial restraints. of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education sex-segregated facilities consistent plans or other health-related coverage, including “Ignorance and just discrimination is really Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age with their gender identity. Medicaid programs, have excluded coverage heavy. I remember when I was coming out, I Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of - Protect students’ privacy related for all care related to gender dysphoria or care was a member of an HMO, and my doctor tried the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). to their transgender status under associated with gender transition and categorized to talk me out of being trans. Now that was over Section 1557 does not apply to discrimination Title IX and the Family Educational such treatment as cosmetic or experimental. 20 years ago. But he was giving me one of these based on religion. Rights and Privacy Act. According to the new regulations, such across- lectures, ‘You know it really is hard to be male 6 BTL | May 26, 2016 www.PrideSource.com Northern Michigan School System Seeks Guidance for Trans Students Amid Shouts of ‘Shame,’ House GOP Defeats Gay Rights Measure WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats shouted “Shame! “There are some people who are emotional ... that’s KINGSLEY – A bi-gender to the student’s family and is Shame!,” but seven Republicans switched their votes beyond the pale. They can say whatever they want to but student attending school in a referencing multiple court rulings under pressure from House leaders May 19 and defeated that’s beyond the pale,” said Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, district close to Traverse City on trans bathroom access. a measure to protect gay rights. when asked about Democrats saying Republicans were approached her school’s board in A proposed set of LGBT- The final vote was 213-212 after the chaos on the a party of hate. April to request if she could use inclusive guidelines for K-12 House floor. That was enough to defeat an amendment by House Speaker Paul Ryan, at a news conference the restroom of her choice. schools, authored by the Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., aimed at upholding immediately after the vote, denied knowledge about the According to 9and10news.com, Michigan Board of Education, an executive order that bars discrimination against LGBT vote-switching. Kingsley Superintendent Keith would provide further assistance employees by federal contractors. “This is federalism. The states should do this. The Smith, Ph.D., says it’s a sensitive for schools considering LGBT- Maloney and other Democrats were incensed. “They federal government shouldn’t stick its nose in this issue that is larger than his school inclusive school and bathroom literally snatched discrimination from the jaws of business,” said Ryan, R-Wis. GOP aides said adding district. policies. The board is expected to equality,” Maloney said. the amendment would have jeopardized passage of the “This issue is a lot bigger make a decision on the guidelines He said he had approached Majority Leader Kevin underlying spending bill for military construction and than Kingsley,” Smith said to sometime in August after weeding McCarthy, R-Calif., as McCarthy worked on GOP veterans, imperiling the House appropriations process 9and10news. “This is an important through the nearly 15,000 public colleagues to vote against the measure. McCarthy told just as it’s beginning. issue that you want to make sure comments that were submitted Maloney to get back on his side of the aisle. The vote for Maloney’s amendment peaked at 217, you understand and work through. from March to April. “I told him, ‘What side am I supposed to stand on in beyond the majority needed for passage, before it began Really, this is a civil rights issue.” The proposed set of voluntary support of equality?”’ said Maloney, New York’s first a sporadic decline. The student informed the school guidelines, introduced as a draft openly gay congressman. “It was disgraceful.” “Need two more votes,” Rep. Steve Russell, R-Okla., board at an April meeting that she document March 11, urges schools McCarthy rejected the assertion that Republicans said loudly as he prowled among Republicans. is bi-gender and wanted access to enact LGBT-inclusive policies unfairly held the vote open to prevail. “Was that a long Democrats were outraged, loudly chanting as their to the bathroom of her choice. and practices such as supporting time? So the answer is no,” he said. leader, Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, yelled up from Smith and the school board have the creation of a student-led gay- Maloney’s amendment would have prohibited the use near the well of the House at her members, shouting at requested legal guidance on the straight alliance club, furthering of taxpayer dollars to violate President Barack Obama’s them to vote down the underlying bill. matter and say the attorney should the development of policies aimed executive order barring discrimination. In the end, 29 Republicans joined 183 Democrats bring the board up to speed on the to protect LGBT students from He was trying to include it in a spending bill following backing the gay rights amendment, but it was not enough. issue’s gravity. harassment, providing professional passage of a defense policy bill that included a provision Democrats were quick to publicize the name of the According to the news article, development training for staff on Democrats said would overturn the executive order. Republican vote-switchers: Reps. Darrell Issa, Jeff Smith says the school recognizes how to address LGBT issues, and Republicans said the measure was simply a restatement Denham, David Valadao and Mimi Walters of California; LGBT students but says it must allowing trans and gender non- of religious liberties from the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Greg Walden of Oregon; Bruce Poliquin of Maine; and also remain balanced. conforming students to use the they bristled at Democratic criticism. David Young of Iowa. The school has reached out bathroom of their choice.

www.PrideSource.com May 26, 2016 | BTL 7 NEWS Hillary Clinton Says She’ll Work to Reform Staggering HIV Rates Seen Among HIV Criminalization Men Who Have Sex with Men Laws as President BY TODD HEYWOOD Men who have sex with men face an HIV BY TODD HEYWOOD prevalence rate “magnitudes higher” than I think we’ll see more and more people protecting any other risk group in the U.S., researchers themselves with PrEP, but if, and only if, we make it available. Former Secretary of State and Democratic candidate from Emory University have found. “ for president, Hillary Clinton, told a gathering of The study, published by the online journal That means not just for people with money who can afford hundreds of HIV advocates in Alabama last week that JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, she supports a repeal of HIV-specific criminal laws. found that 15 percent of MSM in the U.S. it, or white gay men – it means for everyone. “As president I will work to reform outdated and were living with HIV in 2012-2013. Just stigmatizing federal HIV criminalization laws, and over 11 percent of MSM living with the I will call on states to do the same,” she said in a virus have been diagnosed, the study found. – Kelly Doyle, executive director of CARES which works with video presented at the second “HIV is Not a Crime” “The diagnosed HIV prevalence rate HIV affected” communities in southwest Michigan conference. Her video was released on YouTube. among MSM was 57.5 times greater than among other U.S. men,” researchers wrote. effective in preventing HIV-negative are willing to prescribe the intervention. The move comes just weeks after The study also found that a significantly people from getting infected with the virus Ingham County averages 25 or so new higher number of MSM across the South – had barely been approved by the FDA. cases of HIV each year, most in the MSM Michigan advocates visited lawmakers’ were infected with the virus. “I think PrEP will change the framework,” category. But those national levels hide a deeper, she said. But she added a caveat. The high prevalence rates among MSM offices in Lansing to push for support more encompassing county-by-county “I think we’ll see more and more people are likely tied in part to decisions made 35 of legislation soon to be introduced crisis. While most of the prevalence areas protecting themselves with PrEP, but if, and years ago, as a strange new disease began of 30 per 100 MSM infected were in the only if, we make it available,” she said. appearing among MSM in California by Rep. Jon Hoadley, D-Kalamazoo. South, Michigan has one county at that “That means not just for people with money and New York. The new disease would level – Jackson. But Kent, Kalamazoo, who can afford it, or white gay men – it be known first as gay cancer, then Gay Genesee, Oakland, Wayne and Ingham all means for everyone.” Related Immune Deficiency Syndrome This is at least the second time Clinton has said she have rates between eight and 16 percent. The drug is costly – running about (GRIDS) and finally Acquired Immune would work to reform HIV criminal laws. U.S. Sen. Researchers evaluated data from 2012- $1,000 a month. However, Gilead – the Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The federal Bernie Sanders, her Democratic primary opponent, 2013. The Michigan Department for Health company that makes the drug – provides government, under then-President Ronald has also called for such reforms. and Human Services reported about 8,200 a generous subsidy for those people with Reagan, was exceedingly slow to respond Currently 34 U.S. states have HIV-specific laws men who have sex with men living with low incomes seeking to use it, said Dwayne to the crisis in large part because those on the books, including Michigan. The laws often HIV in 2013. That included both those men Riley, the prevention manager at the impacted were MSM. criminalize behavior which cannot transmit HIV. The who used injection drugs as well as men Lansing Area AIDS Network. Riley said that initial reluctance to laws generally do not require proof of intent to transmit who have sex with men. Despite its promise, PrEP was not widely address the growing AIDS crisis, and the virus, nor do they require actual transmission. The Until the last year, the state and federal in use during the years of the study. It is the developed mistrust of healthcare laws were generally adopted following the passage of authorities did not track incidence among unclear what role, if any, the drug would professionals by the MSM community, the federal Ryan White Act – which provides funds trans people, particularly transwomen. mean for the epidemic. continues to be an issue. He said that is not to help care for people living with HIV. A provision They were regularly grouped into the men Before the impact of PrEP can be the only issue at play however. in the law required states to certify that a mechanism who have sex with men risk category in measured, it has to be scaled up in the “There needs to be culturally competent was in place to prosecute people who intentionally official government statistics. But a report community and that points to another providers who are willing and able to attempted to infect others with HIV through sexual in 2014 by AmFAR found that transwomen obstacle in HIV prevention – the ongoing provide the care,” he said. “But that means activity, needle sharing or donation of infected blood were 49 times more likely to be infected crisis related to obtaining culturally talking about sex and sexual behavior. products and organs. with HIV than any other women in the competent and appropriate medical care. Many providers are very uncomfortable The move comes just weeks after Michigan world. “For instance, in Ingham County, we with that.” advocates visited lawmakers’ offices in Lansing to AIDS service organizations and health only have two providers who are willing Federal officials said the data was an push for support of legislation soon to be introduced officials from Michigan said the numbers to write a prescription for this drug,” Riley important new tool in addressing the crisis. by Rep. Jon Hoadley, D-Kalamazoo. The legislation, point to serious issues related to the said. “By pinpointing where HIV strikes the if passed, would create two misdemeanor crimes and ongoing HIV crisis among MSM in the MSM, he said, often face difficulty hardest, we have a key piece of the puzzle replace the state’s felony law. The two misdemeanors U.S. “feeling safe” in certain spaces, particularly highlighting the largest disparities within would require prosecutors to prove a person living with Kelly Doyle, executive director of in medical settings. Add to that issues states and the South,” says Dr. Jonathan HIV had an intent to infect someone with the virus, and CARES which works with HIV affected around discomfort from both provider and Mermin, director of CDC’s National engaged in behavior demonstrated as a viable route of communities in southwest Michigan, said patient in discussing sexual activity, and a Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, transmission. One misdemeanor would put those who the numbers point to a need to expand major barrier to accessing care is created. STD and TB Prevention. “We hope these intended to infect another with the virus, and actually access to “innovate” prevention programs Riley said LAAN has launched a PrEP data empower local public health officials, did, in jail for up to a year. The other, for those proven for MSM. referral system tied to its HIV testing community-based organizations and to intend to infect someone with the virus but did not She pointed out that the study looks at programs. Since January, when the program everyone fighting HIV to bring resources do so, would send someone to jail for 93 days. a time when PrEP – the prescription drug was formally launched, the organization to the gay and bisexual men who need them that, if taken daily, is up to 99 percent has referred over 20 people to doctors who the most.”

8 BTL | May 26, 2016 www.PrideSource.com The MotorCity Pride Parade steps off Sunday, June 12 at noon. Motor City Pride Entertainment Lineup Announced ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Finalist Kim Chi will take Pride Stage

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DETROIT– Organizers of Motor City Pride just announced the entertainment lineup for this year’s Pride festival, which takes place in downtown Detroit’s Hart Plaza June 11-12. Taking the Pride Stage on Saturday will be Kim Chi, who was a Top 3 finalist on season eight of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the popular Logo television series which just wrapped earlier this month. An incredible makeup artist and clothing designer, Chi was criticized on the show for her poor runway walking skills. Still, the underdog came from behind to become a finalist on the show. Adore Delano also made Top 3 on the show on season six. A talented vocalist who also Kim Chi performed on the seventh season of “American Idol” in 2008, Delano released her debut just one headliner, we bring in a variety of CD “Till Death Do Us Party” in 2014, and acts – both national and local – that will the follow up – “After Party” – earlier this appeal to the many different interests of the year. Delano started off slow on “RuPaul” LGBT community,” said longtime Motor City but would go on to win three challenges in Pride Chair David Wait. “The entertainment the competition. Her show at Hart Plaza is committee has been working hard to bring guaranteed to be a real crowd pleaser. together a great mix of entertainers to perform Also performing on Saturday are Johnathan at the festival. Over 200 individuals will Celestin, a New åYork-based vocalist who has perform on five different stages.” been featured in the touring company of several hit Broadway shows, R&B singer Shadina and Ann Arbor’s own singer/songwriter and trans Be a Part of the Action activist Jaimie Wilson. As of now, Motor City Pride is still looking Sunday’s performers include Jeffery Austin, for volunteers to join their Pride Team. There who finished in fourth place on the ninth are a number of shifts and positions available. season of “The Voice,” openly gay country If interested, visit www.motorcitypride.org. singer Steve Grand, dance music duo Jason Volunteering at Pride is a great way to meet Maek & Zaena, Detroit soul singer Alise King other people and join the Pride movement. and vocalist Sam Tolson from Toledo, Ohio. There’s also still time to reserve an exhibit Also on Sunday will be the Mr. and Miss location. From small nonprofit groups to Motor City Pride contest and a performance vendors looking to sell merchandise, Motor by Sing OUT Detroit. Meanwhile, there are City Pride has a space to fit every group and four other stages in the plaza on which you’ll budget. Finally, make your plans now to find drag revues, burlesque shows, poetry participate in the Motor City Pride Parade, performances and much more. which steps off at noon on Sunday, June 12. “Just as we have a diverse community with a variety of interests, we do not bring Visit motorcitypride.org for more information. www.PrideSource.com May 26, 2016 | BTL 9 On Your Scale of One-to-Forever! Parting Glances OPINION BY CHARLES ALEXANDER

here are many experiences that are alien to most people: walking on the moon, winning the big bucks lottery, being gashed by a grizzly Tbear, doing H, weighing 400 pounds, and having implant boobs. Because my life tends to be introspective, devoid of untoward kink – and boob implant free – I’m curious to know what it’s like to experience the unique and unusual (as long as it doesn’t ultimately involve attending 12-step co-dependency meetings). A quick-read paperback called “Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like” (Three Rivers Press) is a collection of dozens of first-hand accounts of real life experiences, physical exceptions and trauma survivals. After reading these fascinating and often scary anecdotes, I got to thinking about my own long-ago cliffhanger that I’d like to boast about because of its genuinely heroic content. It happened at age 13, and was life threatening. But first some “Esquire Presents: Feels Like” samplings to set the mood. Grizzly Attack: “She grabs my left arm, tearing the muscles and tendons, and tosses me in the air. Then she attacks my head as I’m airborne. All I can see is her open mouth. Her teeth are gashing my scalp and ear. I can hear her fangs grinding on my skull. I think, the next bite will kill me.” Tornado Terror: “The feel of a twister approaching is exactly the feel of a freight train approaching – that low, ever-louder howl and shuddering Transmissions ground. I had gone through the trailer wall, been thrown 30 feet up into the tree, and then dropped to the ground, concussed and black and blue.” M-to-F Good Feel: “I can have sex and orgasm. It’s functional in that way. The orgasms are different, though. The male has this orgasm and that’s basically it. For a female, it’s more of an on-going thing during the Potty Emergency course of intercourse, more like a whole-body experience. As opposed to men – men have sex like dogs.” (Arf!) In Texas, Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Compulsive Disorder: “Washing my hair would take an hour. Washing BY GWENDOLYN ANN SMITH the front of my forehead, I would scrub it 60 times; it could never be 61. If told schools to ignore the Department of Education and I did anything an odd number, I’d have to do it all over again, despite how prepare for a fight over the summer. Kansas, Tennessee, tired I might feel. The pressure to do it was constant and overwhelming. “No matter how isolated or scared you may feel South Carolina and others have likewise rattled their Like a voice saying, ‘Do not stop.’ Like a locomotive out of control.” today, the Department of Justice and the entire Obama sabers. And, finally, Me As Hostage at Samhat Market, mid-city Detroit, administration wants you to know that we see you; we These states have nothing on Oklahoma. Hot on the where I often earn money delivering groceries: Two guys walk up to the stand with you; and we will do everything we can to heels of passing an anti-abortion bill that attempted counter and pretend to look at smokes. They nervously check things out. protect you going forward.” to circumvent Roe v. Wade, Oklahoma lawmakers One of them pulls a gun and yells at grocer Jimmy, “Your money, fast! The above is a short snippet from a much longer, and in quickly introduced Senate Bill 1619. The bill includes I’d hate to shoot the kid.” many ways more important, speech by the United States an “emergency” clause, meaning it will take effect the Jimmy hesitates. I’m too stunned to blink. Grocer Mose, eating in a Attorney General. The speech itself was to discuss the moment it becomes law. back room, quickly tunes in. Grabs his own gun. Fires a warning shot Department of Justice’s lawsuit against North Carolina. “It being immediately necessary for the preservation at the ceiling. Yells Arabic and English obscenities! Ayreh Feek! Telhas Their goal being to stop the anti-transgender House of the public peace, health and safety,” states the bill, Teeze! You...! Bill 2 from going into effect. House Bill 2 disallows “an emergency is hereby declared to exist.” It is, in my And I quickly duck behind a stack of Maxwell House coffee cans. transgender people from using facilities that match their opinion, unclear exactly what the emergency is here, The crooks scatter. chosen gender, based on the fallacy that predators will given that transgender people have likely been using Cops arrive. I give details, and later toss and turn at night. “No!” I tell use these laws to evade prosecution. facilities in line with their gender identity in Oklahoma anybody who’ll listen, Burton School Elementary teachers and buddies. This was, in fact, only a part of the good news out of for decades without incident – or at least any incidents “I wasn’t a bit scared, just slightly deaf in one ear.” the Obama administration in the wake of the fight over where non-transgender people were negatively impacted. Oh, yes! Those damn Esquire Boobs: “My implants aren’t hard. House Bill 2. The Department of Health and Human Rep. John Bennett, R-Oklahoma, said that the federal They don’t feel like basketballs. It’s more like water balloons that aren’t Services issued a set of regulations around transgender directive was “biblically wrong,” though I’m unable to completely full. When you touch them you can feel the liquid inside, too, healthcare, barring discrimination, and the Department divine which religious text discusses who a person can which I guess is weird.” of Education once again affirmed their protections of or cannot use a lavatory with. You can’t prove it by me, Cinderella. (The holdup also left my fingers transgender students. This bill provides a new twist on these so-called perpetually heterosexually numb.) Much like House Bill 2 in North Carolina was “bathroom bills,” wedding it to the “religious freedom” One more Possible Terror 2016. Just to gauge your own on-a-scale-of- a reaction to a transgender-inclusive rights bill in acts that have become popular since the right lost the one-to-forever response. Headline! Donald Trump elected in a landslide! Charlotte, many on the right reacted quickly to the marriage fight. VP Sarah Palin, middle-fingers media! God only knows... work of the Attorney General and the rest of the Obama Rather than telling a student outright that they can administration on behalf of transgender people. [email protected] See Transmission: Potty Emergency, next page

10 BTL | May 26, 2016 www.PrideSource.com ® Potty Emergency and even though both houses are very much Continued from p. 10 in Republican control, it’s highly unlikely Creep of the Week or cannot use a facility based on their birth they’d attempt to move on an impeachment at this time – and not just because they seem certificate or genitals, SB 1619 takes a different BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI tack, stating, “a student enrolled in the school completely allergic to work: it’s just not Glenn Beck district or the parent or legal guardian of a politically expedient during an election season. student enrolled in the school district may It would also certainly be pointless, given k, I’m not trying to alarm anyone, obligation to treat them with basic human request a religious accommodation.” Those that President Obama would be well into his but I think Glenn Beck is planning decency or allow them basic rights like accommodations, based on the student’s post-presidential years before they could even on molesting kids at Hersheypark taking a leak at Hersheypark. settle such a matter. O “sincerely held religious beliefs,” are to have (you know, the amusement park where I’d also like to point out that Beck and access to facilities that bar transgender students So let’s look back on SB 1619. It seems everything is made of chocolate, I’m people who think like him are the only ones from using them. equally doomed to failure. The bill’s author, pretty sure). trying to jam anything down anybody’s There’s another twist to this. The bill also Sen. Gary Stanislawski, R-Oklahoma, seems I know that sounds alarmist. But hear throat. The North Carolina law dictating disallows the above accommodations from unsure of how to implement such a scheme. “I me out. where people can and can’t pee helped being a single-use facility. would suggest maybe a different time frame On May 20, Hersheypark announced spark “the bathroom fight” by addressing The irony of this is that transgender people that employees and visitors are welcome a nonexistent problem. And Beck’s right. are often shunted off to single use facilities Those accommodations, based to use whatever restroom corresponds to That’s not normal. Places like Hersheypark rather than being allowed to integrate with their gender identity. and Target are merely reacting to this others of their preferred gender. Indeed, on the student’s “sincerely held insanity. They didn’t start this fight, but suggesting transgender people be only religious beliefs,” are to have access props to them for being unwilling to sit allowed single use facilities is a common on the sidelines while douchebags with response to those who support laws like North to facilities that bar transgender Jesus complexes try to bully an already Carolina’s HB 2. vulnerable group of people. The bill also, of course, takes its own stab students from using them. Beck goes on to make a comparison to at defining just what they mean by “sex,” “the gay marriage thing that was pushed declaring it to be the “physical condition of through by the administration,” adding being male or female, as identified at birth,” from those students that have the religious that in “another five or 10 years we would presumably by a doctor taking a look at one’s accommodation,” Stanislawski said. “They have gotten there anyway. It was already genitals shortly after an infant is born. won’t all be in there at the exact same time Glenn Beck on that path.” Oklahoma’s lawmakers did not stop there, but they can work something out.” Because, “I guarantee you,” Beck says, “I (A personal note: I’m sure as hell glad either, pressing for the impeachment of I assume, all of us can regulate our bodily I didn’t have to wait another decade or so President Obama for his administration’s processes to work on a specific and set guarantee you the next stop on this before Glenn Beck decided I was allowed schedule, it seems. directive in Senate Concurrent Resolution 43, train is pedophilia. I guarantee it.” to be married. Thank you, Supreme Court.) claiming that it violated the state’s sovereignty. Even if this bill did somehow make it to “Transgender bathrooms have come out They are apparently conveniently forgetting Republican Gov. Mary Fallin’s desk, and she of nowhere, and are being jammed down that in taking federal funds for their schools, signs it – which given she rightfully vetoed our throat,” Beck went on. they became party to a contract that expected the previously mentioned anti-abortion bill, “(T)he Park has and will always strive I’d like to point out that “transgender the state to abide by the actions of the isn’t entirely certain – we know one thing for to accommodate all guests and employees bathrooms” isn’t even, like, the issue. By Department of Education. certain: the federal government isn’t likely to – including members of the LGBT and large people aren’t demanding that Now, make no mistake. Oklahoma’s push back down any more than they have with North community – to ensure those visiting or trans people get their very own bathrooms to see Obama impeached over this is utterly Carolina. They stand with us. working at Hersheypark are comfortable (though there are some folks who think ridiculous. While it is not the first state to Gwen Smith thinks Oklahoma has bigger issues and feel secure,” the statements reads in that banishing trans men and women to part. “Guests and employees may continue some “other” bathroom is a solution to attempt to start an impeachment of a president, than where she pees. You can find her at www. it is not the state that does so, but Congress – to use the restrooms with which they this “problem”). gwensmith.com. gender-identify, or are welcome to use the But then Beck goes off the rails. “I many family restrooms available across guarantee you,” he says, “I guarantee you the destination.” the next stop on this train is pedophilia. I Trans Activists Speak About Their Experiences on WDET In a sane country, this would hardly be guarantee it.” exceptional. In fact, the statement wouldn’t Wait, what? Back up the train. On May 2, Stephen Henderson of “Detroit For nearly an hour these trans advocates from have needed to be released at all because There is no logical or evidence-based Today,” a program of WDET radio, spoke across the state discussed trans experiences of how trans people using bathrooms connection between transgenderism and with Amy Hunter, transgender advocacy navigating the world and the developments isn’t a problem in real life, but it has been pedophilia. We’re talking about gender coordinator at the ACLU of Michigan Trans nationwide concerning trans men and women. made into a problem by the bigoted and identity, not molesting or raping children. Advocacy Project; Logan Casey, University of The trans community is in the national media fantastical imaginations of our nation’s Of course, Beck thinks that allowing Michigan Ph.D. candidate; and Bre Campbell, spotlight following movement on trans-related right-wing loons. trans women to use the women’s room is founder of the Trans Sistas of Color Project in policy and law both at the federal and state And that includes Beck. the same thing as letting any and all men Detroit, regarding their experiences coming level. In response to Hersheypark’s statement, use the women’s room. Men like, um, him? out as transgender and the broader issue of “Having discomfort (with transgender Beck went nuts. Or nuttier, I guess. Because, by and large, cis gender men are transgender equality. people) is valid, but I don’t think the discomfort “(T)his is not normal,” Beck said on those most likely to molest kids. “I was born in 1960 ... so there were not a you feel towards a group of people should put May 23. “The velocity of the way this So really the only way that Beck can lot of resources for me,” said Hunter. “The them in danger physically,” Campbell said on is being jammed down everybody’s “guarantee” us that pedophilia comes next message I got very loudly and very clearly from the show. “I have been discriminated against throat is not normal. This isn’t an outcry is if he, himself, plans on making it so. my family... was something was wrong with for housing, and... told by an employer they from the people. This is .3 percent of the The man has never been of sound mind. me,” In the program, Hunter describes how would fire me if I used the female restroom population.” Let’s just hope his “guarantee” is just she got through those tough times. after I transitioned.” While nobody really knows what more of the wacky hyperbole that he likes “Whatever the consequences, I need to come To combat this discrimination, Campbell percentage of the population is transgender, to spout. out and be my authentic self, I can no longer be says there needs to be a dialogue and people Beck seems to be saying that if a group is In the meantime, let’s go buy a Hershey less than who I am. That was probably the first need to be willing to change the way they think. small enough then “the people” have no bar at Target, everyone! time I felt any real peace of mind,” she said. Listen to the entire show at http://gaybe.am/tp. www.PrideSource.com May 26, 2016 | BTL 11 NEWS Two Michigan Judges on Trump's Supreme Court Nominee List

BY LISA KEEN Columnists in various conservative employee’s claim that he was discriminated publications and blogs began to against “because of sex” should have been Raymond Gruender of Missouri, 52, Republican presidential hopeful Donald submitted to a jury. 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals: In 2008, Trump has said for a long time that when it pick up on the hedge. The National Gruender joined a panel ruling against a comes to U.S. Supreme Court justices, he likes Raymond Kethledge of Michigan, 49, gay male nurse with HIV who claimed he people like Clarence Thomas and Antonin Review said it “smacks of desperate 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals: Kethledge was fired based on disability discrimination. Scalia. Last week, as the Republican Party’s pandering to conservatives” joined a 2 to 1 majority in a 2012 decision that In a 2012 case involving a member of the presumptive nominee for the White House, he dismissed the claims of three pastors who said Westboro Baptist Church, Gruender joined released a list of judges he thinks might fill the and questioned whether Trump the federal Matthew Shepard-James Byrd Hate the full circuit court in upholding a city bill should he get to nominate someone to the “actually means any of this …” Crimes Prevention Act violated their religious ordinance restricting protests near funerals. nation’s highest court. beliefs against gay people. The three claimed In a 2016 panel decision, Gruender joined a The list contained 11 names – six judges on they had a right to exercise their religious procedural ruling in favor of a member of the federal appeals courts, five on state supreme mean it? Is this a fraud?” beliefs by publicly denouncing homosexuality Westboro Baptist Church who said the state courts. All are relatively conservative and National LGBT legal groups did not and that the Hate Crimes law would chill their of Missouri’s restrictions on protests near some clerked for Scalia or Thomas. Many respond to requests for comment on the list, exercise of religion. The majority agreed with funerals violated her rights to free exercise of have addressed an LGBT-related case in the but given Trump’s well-known proclivity the district court that, because the pastors were religion and speech. course of their careers on the bench and, most for self-contradiction and memory lapse, attempting to try a hypothetical situation, they of the time, their rulings came down against the future value of his Supreme Court list did not have standing to challenge the law. William Pryor of Alabama, 54, 11th the LGBT party to the case. is a “question mark.” For whatever value it In 2012, Kethledge joined a panel decision Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals: Pryor joined The purpose of the list appears to be an might have now in providing a guide to the against a man who was subjected to relentless a three-judge panel decision this year that attempt by Trump to reassure Republicans Republican presidential candidate’s mindset, harassment by another male employee. The said the court had no authority to review a who worry that, as president, he would not be here is a glimpse into what the records of the panel said the victim’s claim of a hostile Haitian transgender man’s petition to stay in reliably conservative. In March, he reassured 11 judges are on LGBT-related concerns: work environment under Title VII of the Civil this country because he had been convicted of them that the reliably conservative Heritage Rights Act could not stand because the man crimes and had failed to establish a likelihood Foundation was helping him prepare the list. Steven Colloton of Iowa, 53, 8th Circuit could not prove that his harasser was bisexual of future persecution. In 2011, Pryor joined The Foundation spends a great deal of time and U.S. Court of Appeals: In a decision he authored or gay. That same year Kethledge joined a two other judges to affirm a district court resources to oppose such things as marriage for a 2 to 1 majority in December 2005, panel decision that ruled against a woman ruling in favor of a transgender employee. equality, transgender accommodation to Colloton affirmed immigration authorities’ who lost her job with a university in Ohio The employee claimed her employer fired public restrooms, and religious exemptions decisions to deny asylum to a gay man from after she penned an op-ed piece for a local her based on sex and because of her gender to non-discrimination laws. Zimbabwe. William Kimumwe came to the newspaper objecting to comparisons between identity disorder. The district court ruled for In a May 19 interview with Fox News’ Sean U.S. three years after Zimbabwe President the black and gay civil rights movements. her on the basis of sex discrimination. Citing Hannity, Trump emphasized that he got help Robert Mugabe declared homosexuality to The op-ed also expressed opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in preparing the list from reliably conservative be illegal and began making anti-homosexual non-discrimination policies that she was Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins, the panel agreed Federalist Society and U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, pronouncements. The immigration judge responsible for enforcing at the university. that “discriminating against someone on the R-Alabama. The initial reaction to the list from said that Mugabe’s hostility to gays was basis of his or her gender non-conformity various conservative groups and figures was “insufficient to establish a well-founded Diane Sykes of Wisconsin, 58, 7th Circuit constitutes sex-based discrimination under strongly supportive. fear” of persecution. Colloton said Kimumwe U.S. Court of Appeals: Sykes wrote a 2 the equal protection clause.” That same year, But Trump also gave himself some did not establish evidence that his return to 1 panel decision in 2006 that granted Pryor also concurred in a decision that upheld wiggle room. In a May 18 press release to Zimbabwe would necessarily lead to the Christian Legal Society a preliminary the right of a university to require a student announcing the list, Trump couched the list “serious mistreatment.” In September 2013, injunction to be recognized as a student group seeking a masters in student counseling as “representative of the kind of constitutional Colloton authored a 2 to 1 panel decision that at the Southern Illinois University School of to follow a “remediation plan” to improve principles I value” and that he would use it said a district court had wrongly denied a Law despite its policy of banning gay members her ability to counsel LGBT students. The as a “guide” in choosing a Supreme Court preliminary motion to an evangelical Christian in violation of campus policy. In 2009, Sykes student sued, saying being gay is wrong and nominee. In a Twitter post that night, he said that would have enabled him to distribute authored a three-judge panel decision that is a “lifestyle” and that the remediation plan he “may be adding to the list.” The next day he Bibles during a Twin Cities Pride Festival in a ruled against two employees who claimed violated her First Amendment right of speech told Hannity, “This would be the list I would public park in Minneapolis. But Colloton also their religious beliefs against homosexuality and religion. The district court denied her either choose from or pick people very close joined a unanimous three-judge panel decision caused them to be subjected to discrimination request for a preliminary injunction and the in terms of the spirit and the meaning of what in December 2006 that affirmed the right of a based on religion by their employer. The panel panel, including Pryor, upheld that denial. they represent.” group of pro-LGBT students to a preliminary decision noted that one employee “repeatedly But Pryor wrote a concurring opinion to make Columnists in various conservative injunction that gave them equal access to violated” the employer’s overtime policy and clear that a university should not be able to publications and blogs began to pick up on the facilities at their public school. the other had “a long history of performance take adverse action against a student “based on hedge. The National Review said it “smacks problems.” In 2013, Sykes authored a panel the concern that the student might, in a variety of desperate pandering to conservatives” and Thomas Hardiman of Pennsylvania, 50, decision that upheld the right of businesses of (non-university) circumstances express questioned whether Trump “actually means 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals: In August to cite the religious beliefs of their owners to views at odds with the preferred viewpoints any of this...” The Volokh Conspiracy called 2009, Hardiman wrote an opinion for a three- discriminate against employees by denying of the university.” the list “meaningless,” saying that Trump’s judge panel, saying a gay man could not say he health coverage for contraception. In writing calling it a “guide” is “not a commitment to was discriminated against because of religion the opinion, she discussed a hypothetical State Supreme Court judges: The choosing from the list.” because his employer fired him because the case of a pie-making company run by devout remaining five judges on Trump’s potential Even the head of a Heritage Foundation employer’s religious beliefs were that “a man Baptists refusing coverage to a gay employee’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee list are members affiliate told Fox News Sunday the list “gets should not lay with another man.” However, spouse and child. She said it was “far from of state supreme courts. While their records on a question mark at the end … Does he really the Hardiman panel ruled that the gay clear” how the case would come out. See next page

12 BTL | May 26, 2016 www.PrideSource.com LGBT issues are sparse, they are also less likely to be considered qualified and experienced enough on McCrory Lawsuit Against Feds May Shift Narrative on LGBT Law federal court issues to be nominated to the nation’s highest federal court. They include: RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - After weeks billion in education funding at risk. It’s not the lawsuit, saying North Carolina’s law of taking a beating from critics over North the first time McCrory has called out the created “state-sponsored discrimination.” Don Willett of the Texas Supreme Court, 49, who Carolina’s law dictating which restrooms federal government: He joined a lawsuit “It was not so very long ago that states, worked in the administration of President George W. transgender people can use, Gov. Pat challenging Obama’s executive action on including North Carolina, had other signs Bush as a policy adviser in the Office of Faith-Based McCrory adopted a strategy long favored immigration and his administration has above restrooms, water fountains and on and Community Initiatives. He also worked for a by Southern conservative governors: He fought regulation of small streams and public accommodations keeping people out conservative think tank, the Texas Public Policy went after the federal government. power plant emissions. He also joined a based on a distinction without a difference,” Foundation, and served as deputy attorney general The governor, trying to reshape the brief last fall siding with a Virginia school said Lynch, a North Carolina native. under then Texas Attorney General (now governor) narrative as he fights for his political district in its efforts to dictate school McCrory disagrees that he’s refusing to Greg Abbott. He was appointed to his current life, sued the Obama administration last bathroom use on the basis of biological sex. carry out established civil rights law and position by former Gov. Rick Perry. He is best known week and accused officials of yet another Hundreds of corporate executives, trade said the courts should be the arbiter. He for mocking the U.S. Supreme Court’s deliberation overreach into state business. He said a groups and other organizations have called said Congress also should consider stepping of marriage equality by posting a Twitter message, court, not a federal agency, should dictate for North Carolina to repeal the law. Some in and make clear what sex discrimination “I could support recognizing a constitutional right what the law known as House Bill 2 businesses have scaled back North Carolina means in the Civil Rights Act. to marry bacon.” requires. The Justice Department sued him investments or canceled projects, including “The Obama administration is bypassing hours later over the law, with U.S. Attorney PayPal, which stopped construction of Congress by attempting to rewrite the law Thomas Lee of the Utah Supreme Court, 51, who General Loretta Lynch casting the fight in a call center, costing the state 400 jobs. and set basic restroom policies, locker clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence stark civil rights terms. Entertainers from Bruce Springsteen to room policies, and even shower policies Thomas and conservative 4th Circuit Judge J. Harvie “It’s been successful in changing the Pearl Jam canceled shows in protest of the for public and private employers across the Wilkinson III. discussion from one about the business law, which also limits local government country, not just North Carolina,” McCrory community and its reactions to H.B. 2 to one anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, told reporters at the Executive Mansion just Allison Eid of the Colorado Supreme Court, 50, that’s more about the state’s rights versus gay, bisexual and transgender people. after he sued the Justice Department. also clerked for Clarence Thomas. the federal government intervention,” Refusing to capitulate to the federal “He’s in a tricky political situation said David McLennan, a political science government is fraught with peril, especially running against the federal government,” David Stras of the Minnesota Supreme Court, professor at Meredith College in Raleigh. when civil rights laws are involved. said Thomas Keck, a political science 41, also clerked for Clarence Thomas. The fight, just months before McCrory Previous Southern governors, particularly professor at Syracuse University, who faces a tough re-election battle, centers those in the 1950s who tried to defy studies politics and the courts and has Joan Larsen of the Michigan Supreme Court, around a Justice Department directive federally-mandated school integration, written about LGBT rights. “When you’re 47, clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia and for that says not allowing transgender people are forever defined as roadblocks to racial talking about public restrooms, that directly conservative federal appeals court Judge David to use facilities matching their gender equality. raises that historical analogy” to racial Sentelle of the D.C. Circuit. identity broke the law and puts at least $1.4 Lynch hinted at that past in announcing segregation, Keck added.

www.PrideSource.com May 26, 2016 | BTL 13 Actor Brennan Hattaway has makeup applied. Photo courtesy of Riverwalk. Lansing Production Sheds Light on HIV, Then and Now BY TODD HEYWOOD production of “Little Mermaid.” “Sebastian the crab is the liaison between the water and the nhabited by heroin users, drag queens, earth and kind of a confident for Ariel. Then you the homeless and performance artists – have Angel who is kind of the wisdom of ‘Rent,’ Iwelcome to the world of Jonathan Larson’s almost. She’s very caring and giving and the 1996 musical vision of the struggle to live relationships that she creates within the context in New York City at the height of the AIDS of the show are some of the most beautiful epidemic, and the general economic collapse relationships in the show.” of the Reagan and Bush years. Welcome to For McAskill, who is playing Collins, there is Riverwalk Theater’s production of “Rent.” not as much challenge in playing a gay man on The iconic show, celebrating its 20th stage as one might think. anniversary this year, has spawned an entire “It wasn’t that hard to say I am in love with generation of musical theater admirers, bathing you – I mean it’s hard to be in love, to feel love,” them in the harsh but loving embrace of a world he said. “If I was gay and I just got mugged and on edge – a world of have nots pushing against a very attractive guy helped me up and said I’ll the haves, and a world where there is no day clean you up and help you out, I think I would but today. be immediately attracted to them – and then if Breathing life into this production will be we developed a friendship, and kept he taking more than 20 actors from mid-Michigan, all from care of me, I can see why I would fall in love.” various walks of life. There are college students McAskill said despite growing up attending and medical professionals. There’s a part time Lansing’s conservative anti-gay Mount Hope weekend television news reporter. Church, he’s learned that homosexuality is In the middle of them sit Brennan Hattaway, not the sin he heard preached about from the 25, and Jake McAskill, 22. pulpit – over and over again. But even as he One these men just finished portraying a proclaims that homosexuality is not a sin, as he singing crab in a community theater production was “ingrained” to believe, he struggles to find of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” The other the words. grew up attending an anti-gay church in Lansing “I am not religious, I want to (be), but I and is a recent graduate of Alma College. Now, struggle with religion,” he says. both men – who identify as cisgender and straight That lesson may serve him well as he delves – are preparing to tackle an LGBT on-stage into the inner life of Collins. love affair as the iconic pair of Angel Dumott Director Kelly Stuible-Clark says she is Schunard and Tom Collins. deliberately producing and directing the show “They’re both such iconic characters,” as a history piece. says Hattaway of his recent role in Owosso’s “I realized that the majority of my cast didn’t

14 BTL | May 26, 2016 www.PrideSource.com know this immense fear of HIV/AIDS, being between the ages of 20-25, and that there was a chance that the majority of what they knew was from listening to ‘Rent,’” she said. And it was not just an immense fear of HIV. That fear also translated into anti-gay legislation – like Colorado’s Amendment 2 which prohibited localities in the state from protecting gays, lesbians and bisexuals from discrimination. Michigan faced a threat of a similar initiative, but that never materialized and ultimately failed when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Colorado’s Amendment 2 was unconstitutional. That fear and loathing of the LGBT community was also a reality in the world Stuible-Clark is recreating. To make sure her actors were armed to address the realities of “Rent” as more than just “AIDS the musical,” she’s enlisted the assistance of the Lansing Area AIDS Network and infectious disease doctor Peter Gulick. Those resources have helped provide the cast and crew with context about what HIV is about today, versus what it was like in the early 1990s, before the advent of protease inhibitors and the triple drug cocktails that have turned HIV infection from a life threatening killer to a manageable chronic disease. Gulick sat with the cast and crew for two hours early in the process, sharing with them his experiences in the trenches fighting HIV since before it even had a name. “Dr. Gulick was able to give a first hand account of the history of the disease, what it was like to treat the early patients, and the medical improvements and changes in the past 20-plus years,” Stuible-Clark said. She said she found escape in the musical when she first discovered it. “I was an awkward teenager – since then I’ve matured into an awkward adult,” she says. “But back then, like many others, musical theater was my escape from the world I didn’t quite fit into. I was moved by the romantic idea of leaving the safety of your home to follow your dreams in the most exciting city in the world. I identified with having a group of friends who felt more like family than your relatives did. I agreed with the idea of shirking the idea of ‘success’ that previous generations imposed upon us, and finding happiness in more than just material things and social status.” McAskill can agree with that assessment. He saw the show for the first time when he was 11-years-old – then still a regular attendee of the conservative church that taught homosexuality was a sin. What did he discover? “I think that the play is about love,” he says in the middle of the interview. “Unconditional love, through the harshest struggles. I saw it when I was 11. I never thought anything about it, about the LGBT stuff in it.” Wrapping it up, he returns to that theme. “It was the first musical I ever got into,” he says triumphantly. “I am a hopeless romantic. I really like love. And that’s what this is about for me.” About ‘Rent’ at Riverwalk The show runs June 2-5 and 9-12. Curtain is 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. On June 5, the cast will be joined by Dr. Peter Gulick, staff of the Lansing Area AIDS Network and Lansing area residents living with HIV for a talk back about HIV then and now. On June 8, the Lansing Area AIDS Network has bought out the house as a fundraiser. Curtain is 7 p.m. and will feature a mingle with the cast following the show. A pre-show event is also being planned involving Rep. Jon Hoadley, D-Kalamazoo. Riverwalk Theater is located at 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. For tickets to the regularly scheduled shows, or to the special fundraiser for the Lansing Area AIDS Network, visit SHOP LGBT www.riverwalktheatre.com/box-office.html www.PrideSource.com May 26, 2016 | BTL 15 Why He Styx With It

Rock ‘n’ Roll Vet Chuck Panozzo on Coming Out to His Band & His Spiritual Awakening in Michigan

BY GREGG SHAPIRO Next year, 2017, will be the 45th anniversary of rock ‘n’ roll bands are around for a few years Who do you consider to be your own personal the release of the first Styx album. What does it and then it’s over. We were blessed with great music influences? Legendary prog-rock band Styx recently got mean to you to still be performing and touring singers and songwriters. a taste of what it’s like to be trending when, I always say that Yes was a huge influence; with Styx, the band you co-founded? on the “Tonight Show,” Jimmy Fallon and As one of the founding members of Styx, is there The Rolling Stones and the Beatles, of course. But I went away to seminary when Paul Rudd recreated, shot for shot, the band’s We played our first real show on New Year’s a style of music that you enjoy and listen to I was 14, the year that President Kennedy 1981 “Too Much Time On My Hands” music Eve in 1962 (as Tradewinds). I had been regularly that might come as a surprise to your taking music lessons for seven years and had was assassinated, and we were devoid of all video. These days there’s almost no higher fans? compliment than being paid tribute by Fallon the confidence to perform in front of people. sorts of outside influence. No records, no TV, and his guests. But of course they’d honor I could never have imagined a career this I was raised a good little Catholic. What’s nothing. It was a true liturgical experience. It Styx, who is responsible for a string of timeless long in anything, let alone music. I was an art more theatrical than the ritual of the Catholic was near Douglas, Michigan. I kind of lost hits including “Lady,” “Mr. Roboto,” “Come teacher. I picked two great occupations – art church? All of the incense and learning a my sense of organized religion and became Sail Away” and “Babe.” and music. Your parents go, “Oh...” foreign language and all of the music – it’s more spiritual from the experience. I would very theatrical. That impacted me as a young walk in the woods and to the sand dunes and The band will perform July 1 at Freedom Right! “How will my child survive?” Hill in Sterling Heights and the following day, kid. the lake every day. That spoke to me more “…he’ll be living in poverty forever!” Why than getting up at six in the morning and July 2, at the Silver Creek Event Center in New Are you saying you like to listen to liturgical did I pick art? Because I was pretty good at it! saying some prayers. That had nothing to do Buffalo. Before their forthcoming local gigs, music? co-founding member and bass player Chuck with religion to me. Do you still create visual art? Yes, I listen to that. I like to get away from Panozzo, who came out as an HIV-positive gay Every year it seems that there are more and Not anymore. I will, sometimes, for a benefit. noise, although I will play noisy music in man in 2001, sat down to discuss his musical more rock musicians coming out as gay, but career and being a Styx mainstay. I was able to influence some of (the covers my car to keep myself awake. But my ears of) our albums. “The Grand Illusion” is a need a rest sometimes. I do enjoy listening to back in the early days of Styx, that was not as famous one. I’ll take credit for that. Most classical music. common. What was your experience coming out

16 BTL | May 26, 2016 www.PrideSource.com to your band-mates? song about young people. We all feel angry I would say that it amounted to career and there’s something wrong. I was an angry suicide. Rock ‘n’ roll is based on pretty boys young man, standing on the stage in front of who look like little girls. The girls love them all these people. I was making a lot of money because they’re not threatening. As someone at the time, but who could I share it with? who is dark and kind of hairy and whatever, Nobody. When I’m onstage, and Tommy I said, “I don’t have a chance with that.” ... introduces me and people stand and applaud Luckily! (Laughs) In the early days, I wasn’t – I never got a standing ovation when I quite ready for it. Around the time we became was teaching unless I said, “I won’t be in successful, I felt bitter. I couldn’t be myself. tomorrow” (laughs). (The lyrics) “Why must I was living this miserable life of hell. I also you be such an angry you man? Your future felt like I had a huge responsibility to the looks quite bright to me” – these are words band. If it was just my career, that would be that young people who lack self-esteem, who one thing, but there were four other members. have experienced a lot of blame and shame, I think the guys were always aware that I was should be hearing at a young age, (to know) gay; it just wasn’t in their vocabulary. It still that they have a wonderful life ahead of them. isn’t in their vocabulary. “Too Much Time On My Hands,” with its near- Really? Even today? disco beat and hand-claps, sounded like Styx’s They understand it; but to have a conversation entry into the new-wave dance music scene that like this? Maybe one band member would be was popular at the time. Does that sound like an cool about it. But the rest, they skirt the issue. accurate description? What about the reaction from the fans? What I remember about it is that Tommy walks into the studio and asks, “Can you play Everything bad that I thought was going to this?” And he plays, (sings) “da-da da-da da- happen didn’t. The best part is that when da da-da.” I said, “Let the synthesizer play I came out (at the annual Human Rights it, it’ll be more accurate.” Then I go to the Campaign dinner), it was in front of a corner and I play the part, and I think, “You thousand people, in front of friends. Living idiot! You can play this!” I told Tommy that my life as an openly gay man, as you know... I’d play it for him. I learned something there. the weight it takes off of your shoulders. Never say no to a part because you almost That’s something that I should have gotten gave away one of the greatest parts anybody from religion, which I never did. It was total could want to play. It was a fun song and liberation. It’s not that I’m anti-religion. I’m different and catchy. anti any religion that doesn’t practice the core, which is love. I also find it reprehensible that Music biopics are very popular this season, with parents will turn away from their children Hank Williams, Miles Davis and Chet Baker, being and use a religious excuse. Shaming and among the subjects. If there was a movie version blaming your kid isn’t going to make them of your 2007 memoir “The Grand Illusion,” who change. You can’t change yourself. Would would you want to portray you? I love to be tall and blonde? Yes, but that’s not going to happen. I’m always going to be He’d have to be really good looking, of short and dark-haired... maybe gray-haired course (laughs). The actor would also have now. (Laughs) to portray my twin brother (original Styx drummer John, who died in 1996). When it comes to eternal `70s anthems, Lynyrd Styx is playing a string of dates in the Midwest. Skynyrd had “Free Bird,” Neil Diamond had As a member of a band with Midwestern roots, “Sweet Caroline” and Styx had “Come Sail Away.” does it have special meaning to you to perform What does that song mean to you? for what is essentially a hometown crowd? Do “Come Sail Away” was (the creation of) you still feel like a Midwesterner? Tommy (Shaw) and Dennis (DeYoung). They still have great voices even to this day. They I think if you forget your roots, you’re can’t collaborate together (laughs), but they lost. It helps to ground you. I always say, write wonderful songs and make beautiful “Remember where you came from and why music. When I’m onstage and the singer these songs are still meaningful. Not just to sings, “I think about childhood friends and you, but to other people too.” the dreams we had” and “on board I’m the INFO captain, so climb aboard and we’ll search for tomorrow forever more.” My head is down because I’m trying to keep the beat. I’ll turn Styx and look at the audience and my eyes will July 1 scan the entire space. This is a transcendent Freedom Hill moment. I can’t explain it. It has a lot of 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights meaning to me.

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18 BTL | May 26, 2016 www.PrideSource.com Summer Festival Launches June 10 LGBT Icon Jane Lynch Cool Cities Slated to Perform he Ann Arbor Summer Festival is an exhilarating celebration of performing arts, outdoor entertainment Tand community spirit. An international arts gathering in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the three and a half-week festival offers an array of ticketed and free events, both indoors and out, featuring a progressive mix of local, national and international artists. Presenting over 150 events each season and attracting a diverse audience of more than 80,000 people, the festival continues to grow and is a leading multi-arts celebration that enriches the cultural, economic and social vitality of the region. The festival’s 33rd Top of the Park season runs six nights per week, from June 10–July 3, 2016. For more information, visit the festival website at www. a2sf.org or download the free festival mobile app. Mainstage highlights include Flip FabriQue’s Attrape-Moi (Catch Me!), Gregory Alan Isakov and The Ghost Orchestra, Bebel Gilberto, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Gregory Porter, YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD • YOUR MARKET ¡Cubanismo!, See Jane Sing! (with Jane Lynch), Bruce Read the BTL interview with Jane Lynch in the April 28 issue. Find it Pinpoint your ad dollars where Hornsby and The Noisemakers, Mayer Hawthorne, The online at www.pridesource.com. Lynch will appear at the Ann Arbor Capitol Steps, and One-Man Circus (L’homme Cirque)! Summer Festival June 29. they will do the most good . . . The festival’s Mainstage performances take place in The Advertise in the next Cool Cities Power Center for the Performing Arts and at Hill Auditorium on the campus of the University of Michigan, and at Burns Park flying, fearless and fun, these young artist-athletes astound audiences TO PLACE AN AD CALL 734.293.7200 with adrenaline pumping feats of cutting edge nouveau cirque, dazzling in downtown Ann Arbor. The Power Center is located at 121 in a crowd-pleasing spectacle of extreme acrobatics, dramatic turns Fletcher St., Hill Auditorium can be found at 825 N. University on a trampoline wall, and inventive parkour. This is a virtuoso display of Ave. and Burns Park is at 1200 Baldwin Ave. Tickets can be athleticism and showmanship for the whole family. purchased in person at the Michigan League Ticket Office, 911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor; online at a2sf.org; or by Gregory Alan Isakov and The Ghost Orchestra calling 734-764-2538. 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 America’s greatest folk singers have a new addition. Plaintive and poetic, Gregory Alan Isakov crafts stunning, sepia-toned compositions that tell Flip FabriQue’s Attrape-Moi (Catch Me!) a story of miles and landscapes, captivating and haunting his listeners. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11 With nods to Leonard Cohen and Andrew Bird, his lush arrangements lend themselves to a fuller sound, and he will be accompanied by his 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12 band, as well as a mini-symphonic ensemble. In a tour that includes Power Center headlining Red Rocks and The Kennedy Center, this is a rare opportunity to see a unique performance with one of indie folk’s most admired new 1/2 Price Kids Tickets Available IGNITE BRILLIANCE singer/songwriters. His newest release will be available June 10. Twirling 12 hoops, dancing with diabolos and soaring through the air – all in a day’s play for Flip FabriQue, the new face of Quebec circus. High See AASF, next page

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Custom Made Easy by Hers & Hers ® AASF Now, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Continued from p. 19 Lynch combines her talents in an uproarious night of live musical comedy. Joining her Bebel Gilberto onstage will be “Glee” musical arranger Tim The OutField: Cheering on #EveryFan Saturday, June 18 Davis and the fiery redhead Kate Flannery of “The Office.” You’ll be in stitches with her BY DAN WOOG Brazil’s beloved Bebel Gilberto arrives at American Songbook, which includes selections #EveryFan. The campaign – involving the traditions of bossa nova and samba and from “The Brady Bunch,” “Fiddler on the Roof” eparated by only 11 miles – and both proudly innovates on them, weaving sultry pop and soft and Nicki Minaj. social media, videos like the Duke-UNC electronica influences into her sophisticated sporting the color blue – Duke University sound. Born into Brazil’s most famous musical and the University of North Carolina enjoy Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers one and more – will encourage positive family – her father is João Gilberto, mother S perhaps the most intense college athletic rivalry Miúcha, stepmother Astrud Gilberto, and uncle Thursday, June 30 in the country. fan behavior, for the comfort of all. Chico Buarque – she’s been at the forefront of Bruce Hornsby’s work displays a creative “Enjoy” may be the wrong word. For decades, Bossa 2.0, working with superstar producers iconoclasm that’s been a constant in the artist’s sports events – particularly basketball – have like Mario Caldato, Jr. and Mark Ronson. two-and-a-half decade recording career. His One concrete element is an #EveryFan pledge. been marked by feverish fan behavior. Signs and Elegant and ethereal, her music will make you commercial stock soared early on, when “The It reads: “As a sports fan, I believe that every fan feel like you’re sipping caipirinhas on a yacht Way It Is” became one of the most popular chants insult, mock and degrade opposing players, must have an equally positive experience. I pledge overlooking Ipanema at sunset. songs on American radio. Despite his early coaches and spectators. Some of it is funny. Some to treat other fans with dignity and respect. Every mainstream successes, Hornsby has pursued is clever. Some is rude, crude – and homophobic. fan should be treated fairly and equally, inside the Michael Franti & Spearhead a more idiosyncratic musical path, focusing So it came as a great surprise – historic, even – stadium and under the law. I support equality for on projects that sparked his creative interest, when students and athletes from the two schools Tuesday, June 21 every fan. It’s good for sports. And it’s the right including collaborations with the Grateful came together to make a video on the eve of this thing to do.” Hill Auditorium Dead, Spike Lee and Ricky Skaggs. Hornsby’s year’s Blue Devil-Tar Heel men’s basketball clash. In addition, #EveryFan is working with the performance will offer a glimpse of a restless Capturing an irresistibly bright and uplifting They smiled. They pumped up their own spirit who continues to push forward into new NCAA to amend the Code of Conduct, which is sound, musical pioneer and humanitarian team. And they implored everyone to watch the musical terrain. often announced before college games. It contains Michael Franti’s globally conscious reggae pop upcoming contest in a “respectful, inclusive no specific mention or prohibition of provocative anthems are spreading some much appreciated environment.” The idea, both sides agreed, was language based on sexual orientation or gender positivity worldwide. A Bay Area native, he’s Mayer Hawthorne for people of “all identities and backgrounds” to expression. An “LGBT-inclusive” code would add long been known for his lyrical activism and Friday, July 1 feel safe and comfortable, while cheering their powerful performances spanning hip hop, teeth to a somewhat vague document. Neo-soul singer Andy Mayer Cohen has an team on to victory. reggae, rock and spoken word. Inspired Taylor sees a role for #EveryFan at high schools incredible ear for what makes music soulful. by his calling to create positive change, he “It’s the Carolina Way,” one blue-clad student too. And it’s not just to call attention to homophobic “Flashy but classy” and always stylish in a fine asks us to celebrate life, dance joyfully and said. spectators. Twice in Iowa recently, basketball suit, he’s a sensation onstage. A hometown raise consciousness. This is a very rare area “It’s the Duke Difference,” another offered. fans at predominantly white high schools taunted hero, he soaked up Curtis Mayfield, Barry appearance by one of America’s most exciting The video was not a random act of kindness. White, Shuggie Otis, Hall and Oates and hip hop Latino teams with chants of “Trump!” and “Build artists. This tour features Michael Franti’s It was created by #EveryFan. The latest project producer J Dilla spinning DJ sets at The Firefly the wall!” newest release, “Soulrocker.” and The Blind Pig. Now this deeply talented of Athlete Ally, it’s one of the most intriguing Yet colleges and high schools are not the only multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer has developments on the sports landscape in years. focus of #EveryFan. Taylor says that although more Gregory Porter moved to LA, sold millions of albums, helped Athlete Ally is a nonprofit that provides public professional teams are adding “LGBT Pride” nights Wednesday, June 22 Pharrell win a Grammy for best producer, and awareness campaigns, educational programming, to their promotional schedule, many still do not. become neo-soul royalty. His album out this and tools and resources to foster inclusive sports Warm, soulful baritone and Grammy-winning And the ones that do limit it to once per season. jazz vocalist Gregory Porter’s beautifully spring is “Man About Town.” communities. With over 80 college chapters, and #EveryFan encourages teams to film PSAs to spiritual voice thrills audiences as he explores utilizing more than 150 professional athletes as show on their Jumbotrons, creating a season-long the rhythmic phrasings of jazz, the passion of The Capitol Steps supporters, the organization fights homophobia and dialogue around appropriate fan conduct. R&B, the soul of gospel, and the immediacy of 4 and 7 p.m. Monday, July 4 transphobia in the sports world by focusing on the #EveryFan is not the PC Police. However, the blues. Charismatic, uplifting and assured, concept and importance of “allyship.” Perfectly timed for an election year, America’s Taylor notes, “there should be standards of this is modern jazz’s biggest star, and for good foremost political satirists make their annual But, says founder and director Hudson Taylor decency. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs reason. He makes his festival debut on the Fourth of July appearance at the festival! These – an All-American wrestler at the University of and attitudes. But if their behavior negatively heels on his new Blue Note release, “Take Me former Congressional staffers “mock the vote,” Maryland, who famously wore a Human Rights impacts people, we have a responsibility to To The Alley.” poking fun at both sides of the aisle with up-to- Campaign sticker on his headgear in solidarity speak up. Stadiums are a privilege, not a right. the-minute song parodies like “Deleter of the with the LGBT community – he and his Athlete Athletes prepare all their lives. To honor them, it’s ¡Cubanismo! Facts” and “All About the Base.” If you are sick Ally colleagues realized that while sports figures incumbent to treat everyone – athletes and fans – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26 of hearing about the candidates, Bill Cosby and can help raise awareness of gay sports issues, fan with dignity and respect.” For 20 incredible years, world-famous Sierra Brian Williams, you’ve come to the wrong place. conduct is an enormous issue too. The Atlanta Hawks have been early #EveryFan Madre trumpeter and bandleader Jesús And one that is often overlooked. adopters. “Their fan culture is forward-thinking,” One-Man Circus (L’homme Cirque) Alemañy and his orchestra have been Cuba’s Last year, a study reported that 83 percent of Taylor says. After a same-sex marriage proposal musical ambassadors, sharing their authentic 6:30 p.m. Wednesday–Sunday Americans believe an openly gay person would during an NBA game, the team proudly tweeted it yet innovative, danceable and joyous sounds Aug. 24–28 not feel safe at a sporting event. for the world to see. with the world. Fiery and passionate, they Burns Park, Ann Arbor Between homophobic chants, offensive banners The world is changing rapidly – thanks in part specialize in sizzling dance tunes full of and “kiss cams” that mock same-sex couples, swaggering horn charts and skillful polyrhythms Enter the magical world of David Dimitri. to #EveryFan. Don’t believe it? Just ask basketball that recall vintage big bands, traditional Lauded “Lord of the Wire” by New York Times, stadiums and arenas around the world can be very fans at Duke and UNC.ts. And it’s the right thing rumba, cha-cha, danzón and pa’ca ritmo. this world famous high wire dancer and hostile environments. to do. These Grammy-nominated all-stars enjoy veteran of Cirque du Soleil and Big Apple Circus “These are places of public accommodation,” experimenting with world fusion, yet always epitomizes innovation as he alone performs an Taylor says firmly. “Fans who worry about what To see the Duke-UNC video, search YouTube embrace island authenticity. entire circus. Creating what he calls “a unique they’ll hear, what people think about the person for “Duke & UNC Everyfan.” magic” in the intimate setting of a tent in Burns they’re sitting with – or what restroom to use – See Jane Sing! (with Jane Lynch) Park, his L’homme Cirque balances dramatic can’t enjoy basic rights that fans everywhere don’t feats like high wire flips and a human cannon Dan Woog is a journalist, educator, soccer coach and Wednesday, June 29 even think about.” launch with humor, poetry and serenades on The result: #EveryFan. The campaign – gay activist. His latest book is “We Kick Balls: True You’ve loved her as Sue Sylvester singing the accordion. It’s as gripping as it is charming involving social media, videos like the Duke- Stories from the Youth Soccer Wars.” He can be reached like Madonna on “Glee.” You still laugh at the – and with grand flourish, be awestruck as he thought of her in “Best in Show” prancing exits the tent on his high wire, crossing above UNC one and more – will encourage positive fan care of this publication or at [email protected]. around with her poodle, Rhapsody in White. at 150 feet “and into the sky.” behavior, for the comfort of all.

20 BTL | May 26, 2016 www.PrideSource.com www.PrideSource.com May 26, 2016 | BTL 21 welcome (no bikes or dogs please.) Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce, Nine Mile and Woodward, Ferndale. 248-542-2160. info@ ferndalechamber.com www.Rainbow-run. com Rosie’s Annual After Pride Brunch and Drag Show 1 p.m. Ferndale Pride, Dykes on Bikes Planning Sessions Lesbian Euchre 6 p.m. Please arrive early Ferndale. www.Ferndalepride.com 6:30 p.m. This organization is committed to register. $5 donation to Affirmations. OUTINGS Rent 2 p.m. On June 5, the cast will be to creating a local community of women Do not need to bring a partner to play. joined by Dr. Peter Gulick, staff of the motorcyclists and friends of women Affirmations is a smoke and alcohol free Thursday, May 26 Lansing Area AIDS Network and Lansing motorcyclists. Dykes on Bikes Detroit, 290 environment. You are welcome to bring Letter to Anita 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-50. area residents living with HIV for a talk W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398- snacks and a beverage. There is a local U of M Health System and Big Hearts for back about HIV then and now. On June 7105. https://dykesonbikesdetroit.com cafe. This is a fun, social group of women Seniors, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 8, the Lansing Area AIDS Network has who like to play euchre. This is for beginners 734-668-8397. www.Med.umich.edu/ bought out the house as a fundraiser. (must know the basics of the game) to the geriatrics/BHS Thursday, June 2 Curtain is 7 p.m. and will feature a mingle experienced. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile with the cast following the show. An Rehearsals for Metro Detroit LGBT All Media Art Exhibition 7 p.m. Ferndale Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. lsbndanii@ pre-show event is also being planned Chorus 7 p.m. New members welcomed Pride, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. aol.com www.goaffirmations.org involving Rep. Jon Hoadley, D-Kalamazoo. year round. One Voice Chorus uses 248-398-7105. www.Goaffirmations.org Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum singing to promote understanding outside Divas of Dance 9 p.m. Special Throwback Dr., Lansing. 517-482-5700. www. of the LGBT community, and unity within Saturday, June 4 Fevre Saturday event Divas of Dance. Celebrate the music of the Divas of the Riverwalktheatre.com it. One Voice Chorus, 1589 W. Maple Road, 11 a.m. Free lunch Detroit Day 2016 Dance floor. Red Door Night Club, 22901 Birmingham. detroitonevoice@yahoo. provided by our friends at Golden Spice Woodward Ave., Ferndale. 248-541- com http://onevoicechorus.net Catering will be served that day -- coney 1600. [email protected] www. dogs, Better Made potato chips, Faygo MUSIC & MORE reddoornightclub.com/events/divas-of- pop, and either a Faygo Root Beer Float or The Ark “Judy Collins” The Ark, 316 S. Friday, May 27 dance/ a Boston Cooler for dessert. The event is Main St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. June 3. 734- Wineries & Rolling Hills of Ohio 7 761-1800. www.Theark.org a.m. Step On Bus Tours, 215 W. Troy St. free for Piquette members. Non-members RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Ste 2046, Ferndale. 248-619-6692. must pay regular admission to attend Seasons Tour 9 p.m. Tickets: $37.50, Heathers the Musical Tickets: $10-25. [email protected] www. Detroit Day. Please RSVP! Attendance fees: VIP $299. Hosted by Michelle Visage with The Ringwald Theatre, 22742 Woodward steponbustours.com Adult - $12 person, Seniors - $10 person, BenDeLaCreme, Ivy Winters, Jinkx Monsoon, Ave., Ferndale. Through June 13. 248- Students - $5 person, Children 12 and Ginger Minj, Katya, Manila Luzon, Sharon 545-5545. www.Theringwald.com Detroit’s Largest Zumba Fitness Party! under are free Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Needles, and Violet Chachki. VIP packages 6 p.m. Join us for the 6th annual Detroit and Golden Spice Catering, 461 Piquette include a pre-show Meet and Greet with The Wedding Singer Tickets: $13- Zumba All Stars Fitness Party! Doors St., Detroit. 313-872-8759. info@ the RuPaul’s Drag Race stars and more. 25. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, Lydia open at 6 p.m. for interactive fitness fordpiquetteplant.org fordpiquetteplant.org Visit rupaulbots.com for details. AEG Live, Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University, demos, fitness-wear fashion show Zumba 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. 248-399- Ann Arbor. June 2 - June 5. 734-971- 12 party begins at 7 p.m. Detroit Zumba Summer Arts and Crafts Bazaar 2980. http://www.axs.com/events/303512/ 2228. www.A2ct.org/shows/the-wedding- p.m. Vendor fee: $40. Affirmations, 290 W. All Stars, 2934 Russell St. , Detroit. rupaulys-drag-race-tickets singer [email protected] www. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398- dzas.weebly.com 7105. [email protected] www. Goaffirmations.org Sunday, June 5 Hot Daddies Contest Think you’re the Go Girl Saugatuck! Fee: $10-20. ART ‘N’ AROUND hottest daddy in Ferndale? Males 35+ Unique Me: Gender and Family Dune’s Resort, Saugatuck. www. Detroit’s Pioneer Building “PIONEERS” can put their name in the running for this Diversity Story Hour 12:30 p.m. Join Gogirlsaugatuck.com Curated by Peter Gahan, this varied Hot Daddy contest to benefit Ferndale members of Berkley High School’s GSA exhibition features painting, photography, Pride. Ferndale Pride, 205 W. Nine Mile, for a family book event. Students will be Rainbow Run 10 a.m. The Rainbow Run mixed media, glass work, encaustic, Ferndale. www.Ferndalepride.com reading the following books, along with is a 5K and 2K family-friendly run and drawing and fiber. Cass Cafe, 4620 Cass a craft: I Am Jazz - Jessica Herthal and walk for acceptance and diversity. Also a Ave., Detroit. April 16 - June 25. 313-831- Jazz Jennings, Jacob’s New Dress - Sarah 2K canine color walk. The course weaves 1400. www.Casscafe.com Saturday, May 28 and Ian Hoffman, and Tango Makes through the streets of downtown Ferndale. LGBTQ ISRAEL TRIP 12 a.m. For Three - Justin Richardson and Peter Each participant receives a Rainbow Run DIA “Dance! American Art 1830-1960” additional information about the trip www. Parnell Berkley High School Gender and T-shirt as they pass along the course The exhibition is organized by the DIA jcca.orglgbtqisrael. Or contact Aliza. Sexuality Alliance, 222 E. Nine Mile Rd., through different color stations everyone and presents more than 90 paintings, [email protected] or 512-735- Ferndale. 248-546-2504. http://www. gets rainbow-colored with bright pigments. sculptures, photographs and costumes 8030 to talk about all aspects of the trip. ferndalepubliclibrary.org/ Produced by the Ferndale Area Chamber of brought together for the first time to Jewish Community Center Association Commerce, Rainbow Runs proceeds go to celebrate and explain the important place of North America, Israel, Tel Aviv, Motor City Bears Booth @ Ferndale local non-profit organizations Affirmations, of dance in American culture. Detroit Jerusalem, Galilee, Acco, Masada. 512- Pride 1 p.m. Join us at The MCB booth Ruth Ellis Center, Ferndale Pride and Defeat Institute of Arts, 2100 Woodward Ave., 735-8030. [email protected] for the 6th Annual Ferndale Pride Street the Label. The run/walk start times will Detroit. March 20 - June 12. 313-833- www.Jcca.org/lgbtqisrael Festival. Motor City Bears, Nine Mile Road, be staggered by category. Strollers are 7900. www.Dia.org Ferndale. [email protected] Club Toilet 10 p.m. Hart Plaza Movement motorcitybears.com Afterparty featuring Gay Marvine, DJ Minx, Chris Cruse, Clark Price, Deadhemar, Jeff Sfire, Mike Trombley, Ryan SMith. 21 and over only. Honcho, Macho City, Spotlight, WRECKEDnyc, 940 McNichols Road, Classic folk artist Judy Collins has thrilled Highland Park. 313-265-9061. http:// www.movementafterparties.com/club- audiences worldwide with her unique blend toilet-2016/ of folksong interpretations and contemporary themes, and is bringing classic and new Sunday, May 29 work to Ann Arbor’s The Ark this June. Judy Paddle Group 1 a.m. Bring a kayak, canoe or whatever floats. The paddle comes to Michigan with a brand new album, group hits the watersheds known as “Strangers Again,” a collection of duets. Brighton, Huron-Clinton, Irish Hills, Jackson, Pinckney and Waterloo Her career has spanned well over 50 years. Recreation Areas. They paddle for two to three hours most Sundays. Life In 1961 Judy released her first album, “A jackets are required. Yak season is April Maid of Constant Sorrow” at the age of 22 through October. Yak Womyn, Ann Arbor. [email protected] and began a 35-year association with Elektra Records. She interpreted the songs of fellow Tuesday, May 31 artists, particularly the social poets of the time Transgender Day of Visibility Art Show such as Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs and Tom Paxton. Judy was instrumental in bringing singer-songwriters Pittmann-Puckett Gallery, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. to a wider audience, including Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and www.Goaffirmations.org Randy Newman. Judy’s career has included new album releases in every decade since the 1960s, Wednesday, June 1 and she’s written books including “Sanity & Grace,” a memoir focusing on the death of her only son Foster Care and Adoption Orientation and the healing process that followed. Judy Collins is still a relentlessly creative spirit who’s writing, 6 p.m. Orchards Childrens Services, performing 80 to 100 dates a year, and nurturing fresh talent. 24901 Northwestern Highway, Suite 601, Southfield. 248-530-5370. smarks@ Doors are 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3 at The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Tickets range from $49.50- orchards.org www.orchards.org 75. For more information, visit www.theark.org.

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