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Affirmations Offers Daily Free HIV and STD Testing

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 20, 2013

“Expanding free HIV and STD testing services with our strategic Health and Wellness partners is key to our desire to commit the state’s largest LGBT community center to efforts to ending the spread of HIV/AIDS among the most vulnerable in our community”, said Johnny Jenkins, Affirmations’ Director of Programs.

HIV and Syphilis testing will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm-9pm and will be conducted by Michigan AIDS Coalition. They will also offer …

Four Years of Working It Through:

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 3, 2012

Adoma said. “I’m speaking on behalf of a lot of people who didn’t make it. There’s something about validation. I feel good about all of this. All the work you’ve put into this, really sends a strong, powerful message, especially to someone like me who has seen all of this.”

Struggles, Pride and Support all shared at Trans Pride

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 9, 2012

Bonnie Gibson doesn’t usually “do the whole group thing,” but she did make the trek across the border from London, Ontario to attend her first Transgender Pride in the Park, which took place Aug. 4th at Geary Park in Ferndale.

Michiganders are Hungry 4 Equality

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 31, 2012

For all Michiganders who are Hungry 4 Equality, now is the time to sit down and shut your mouth. To food at least.
For the 100 days leading up to Election Day Nov. 6, Affirmations Community Center will be ground zero for a statewide hunger protest.

Light the Night Against Hate

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 20, 2012

Representatives from Common Ground, Transgender Michigan, The Vincent Chinn Society, Michigan AIDS Coalition and other organizations took part and the stroll ended with No H8 photos taken at Affirmations.

Women leaders in the Detroit bicycle movement

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 19, 2012

Detroit’s ever-growing bicycle scene is largely due to women leadership.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, SDBA, Midtown Detroit, Wheelhouse Detroit, Fender Bender, DECC, MTGA, Criterium Detroit City, etc.

And that influence continues to grow.

Part of Oakland County’s Board Recognizes Gay Pride in Ferndale

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 8, 2012

Eight of the nine Democrats plus two Republicans signed a proclamation recognizing Gay Pride in Ferndale, which was presented at the June 7, 2012 Oakland County Board of Commissioner’s meeting.

Light the Night Seeks Groups to Stand Up Against Hate

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 3, 2012

To get involved with Light the Night, contact Cary Watkins at cary.watkins.walk@gmail.com. For more information on Ferndale Pride, check out www.ferndalepride.com.

The Changing of the Board at Affirmations

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 1, 2012

Other exciting news included the changes that have happened over the past year, plus the plans in place for future growth. The center is now open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., six days a week with special programing on Sundays. Several smaller organizations are now calling Affirmations home

‘Gentlemen’ discuss women’s issues and sexism

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 15, 2012

They watched part of the Jean Kilbourne’s “Killing us Softly 4.” Kilbourne’s documentary shows how sexist advertising, television and media create a culture where women are constantly objectified and belittled….The film also points out that men do not live in a world where they are continuously, pervasively, judged by their looks – unlike women.

A Vibrant ‘Busy Place’ Emerges

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 3, 2012

The buzz at Affirmations isn’t just about the electric bill. There is a palpable increase in warmth and energy from the volunteers, staff and members who make it a true community center.

Faith Initiative Launches to a Full House at Affirmations

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2012

“If I don’t stand up for my God-given right, by any means necessary, then I can’t expect someone else to stand up for me,” Darlene Franklin said to the packed community room at Affirmations community center. “You need gay people to stand up in their own churches and say ‘no more.’”

Vigil, Film & Quilt Panels Remember Those Lost to AIDS

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 4, 2011

Heck’s red rose was back in the Detroit area on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 as part of Affirmations AIDS Memorial. Four 12 x 12 sections were on display in the community center in Downtown Ferndale, containing panels that originated in the Metro Detroit Area.

Affirmations Offers Daily Free HIV and STD Testing

Four Years of Working It Through:

Struggles, Pride and Support all shared at Trans Pride

Michiganders are Hungry 4 Equality

Light the Night Against Hate

Women leaders in the Detroit bicycle movement

Part of Oakland County’s Board Recognizes Gay Pride in Ferndale

Light the Night Seeks Groups to Stand Up Against Hate

The Changing of the Board at Affirmations

‘Gentlemen’ discuss women’s issues and sexism

A Vibrant ‘Busy Place’ Emerges

Faith Initiative Launches to a Full House at Affirmations

Vigil, Film & Quilt Panels Remember Those Lost to AIDS

Affirmations Moves Ahead…(video)

Man Severely Beaten, Robbed after Bringing Home Stranger from Bar

Coming Out for Equality

Sex, Drag, and Rock & Roll: Ringwald Oct 14

Sept 2011 Beautification Awards Announced

Record Turnout at Trans Pride in the Park

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