‘Detroit 1967’ excerpt: It can happen here
In an essay from the new anthology "Detroit 1967," Desiree Cooper writes about the complicated feelings surrounding Detroit's revival, and how we need to make sure it's rising for everyone.
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The nurturing kind: Royale Theus knows what it means to give back
There are at least 650,000 same-sex couples in the United States -- one in five raising children. But less is known about single gay or lesbian parents. Desiree Cooper meets single dad Royale Theus, director of programs for the Michigan AIDS Coalition, who talks about the challenges of family life.
Social activist works to create safe spaces for all
Her work healing progressive movements requires Adrienne Maree Brown to be everything from an organizational guru, to a facilitator, networker and life coach. Desiree Cooper profiles this month's LGBT leader of color.
Trans and triumphant: Local activist leads from the margins
From his youth in a violent Detroit neighborhood, to his isolation as a black college student in a white environment, Ryan Oliver has struggled to define himself and his masculinity. It's a challenge that's been even more daunting because Oliver is biologically female.
Kirsten Ussery: From closet activist to Detroit dynamo
This story also appears in Between the Lines, with whom Model D is partnering on a series of articles and videos on Detroit's LGBT leadership of color. This month, the focus is on rising star Kirsten Ussery.
