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Dede Ricks
Crime

Black Trans Woman Dede Ricks Killed in Detroit; Suspect Arrested

Ricks is the second Detroit trans woman to die by violence within a month.

Hayden Davis
Crime

Black Trans Woman Hayden Davis Fatally Shot in Detroit

Davis was found dead on a city street, her body wrapped in a blanket.

Andrea Jenkins and Gabriela Santiago-Romero
Politics

Election Day Produces LGBTQ+ Firsts Around the Nation

Tuesday saw the election of Detroit's first queer female City Council member, the reelection of trans woman Andrea Jenkins in Minneapolis, and other notable victories.

Diabolique Paris Johnson
Crime

Man Accused of Robbing Two Men, Killing One He Met on Dating App

Diabolique Paris Johnson is charged with victimizing two men from Detroit.

Natasha Kieanna
Crime

Missing Trans Woman Natasha Kieanna Found Dead in Detroit

She had been missing since December 26. The cause of death is under investigation, but family members suspect foul play.

Devon Kareen Robinson
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Detroit Man Sentenced to Life in Murders of Two Gay Men, Trans Woman

Devon Robinson had been convicted in March of murdering Alunte Davis, Timothy Blancher, and Paris Cameron at a Detroit house party in 2019.

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Religion

Detroit Catholic Archdiocese Kicks Out LGBTQ Group

The archdiocese cites "the organization's rejection of the Church's teaching on chastity" for people with "same-sex attraction."

Devon Robinson
Crime

Detroit Man Convicted of Murdering Two Gay Men, Trans Woman

Devon Kareem Robinson was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of gay men Alunte Davis and Timothy Blancher, and trans woman Paris Cameron.

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Detroit Billboard Declares 'Trans People Are Sacred'

A nonbinary artist created the billboard as part of a public art project.

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Crime

One Man Killed, Another Shot in What Police Call Antigay Grindr Setup

A 31-year-old man is dead, another seriously injured, and Demetris Nelson is now in police custody.

Devon Robinson
Crime

Man Charged With Killing Two Gay Men, Trans Woman in Detroit

The May 25 murders were reportedly motivated by the victims' identity.

kendra mattel
Crime

Trans Woman's Accused Killer Is a Minister

Keanna Mattel's accused killer, Albert Weathers, is pastor of a Detroit church -- prosecutors believe transphobia was his motive.

Keanna Mattel
Crime

Transgender Woman Murdered in Detroit; Suspect Arrested

Keanna Mattel is the 24th known transgender homicide victim in the U.S. this year.

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88 Photos of Theatre Bizarre's Sexy Deviltry and Decadence

Detroit’s yearly costume-only Halloween event has grown to staggeringly huge proportions, but don’t be afraid — be terrified!  

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Crime

Suspect Arrested in Shooting of Trans Woman in Detroit

Charges against Deonton A. Rogers include assault and intimidation based on gender.

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Trans Woman Shot and Wounded in Detroit Altercation

The victim is expected to recover; police aren't sure yet if the incident was a hate crime.

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111 Photos of Motor City Pride Dancing In the Streets

A chilly, rainy start to the Pride weekend did not deter the spirited folks of Detroit. They brought out the sun for the parade. 

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Gunman Sentenced for Shooting Transgender Woman in Detroit

Charles Brown will serve 32 to 50 years in prison for wounding transgender woman Chocolate during a robbery.

109 Photos of Motor City Pride You Won't Forget
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109 Photos of Motor City Pride You Won't Forget

Yes, there was dancing in the streets, and a celebration of solidarity at Detroit's Pride events.

Stephen Drake Edwards
Crime

Detroit Man Charged With Assault After Making Antigay Threats, Posting Video Online

Stephen Drake Edwards, who recorded himself making antigay remarks while pointing a gun at another man, turned himself in to police Saturday.