LGBT Detroit

LGBT Detroit LGBT Detroit has been providing safe, brave spaces throughout southeast Michigan since 1994.
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For over two decades, LGBT Detroit has been receiving unwavering support from neighboring communities in capacities that promotes well-being. LGBT Detroit supports a healthy environment conducive to lesbian, gay, bi and transgender individuals irrespective of race, culture or socio-economic status. The community support is manifested in advocating, partnership, testifying before local and state le

gislators, providing safe gathering spaces where members of the LGBT community can interact without fear of persecution or bigotry. Have you experienced violence (physical or verbal) from a loved one, friend or other community member? LGBT Detroit Healing and Support Services offers counseling for those who have experienced violent crime- domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking/harassment, hate crimes, human trafficking, etc. If you are in need of community resources or someone to talk to, reach out at (313)397-2127x101 or lgbtdetroit.org/gethelp.

As we gear up for the long-awaited Grand Opening of LGBT Detroit Health, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our latest L...
08/28/2026

As we gear up for the long-awaited Grand Opening of LGBT Detroit Health, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our latest LDH promo shoot featuring the incredible Coach Rich and crew.

Check out the photos, get a glimpse of the LGBT Detroit Health experience, and stay tuned for exclusive announcements and early-access perks in the weeks leading up to our Grand Opening.

Whether your journey is focused on fitness, mental health, nutrition, or overall wellness, LGBT Detroit Health is here to support you on your path to a healthier you.

LGBT Detroit Health Grand Opening
Saturday, September 19 | 1–4 PM
15944 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48235

RSVP FOR FREE: https://signup-usa.keela.co/lgbt-detroit-health-grand-opening

CREDIT

Trainer - Rich Allen | RICH “ Coach Rich” ALLEN- DET FITNESS PROFESSIONAL/ TRAINER

Photos By - Chris Sutton |

Production Assistant- Joseph Hunter | Joe Black

Let your voice be heard about LGBTQ+ health 🏳️‍🌈Want to contribute to the future of LGBTQ+ health research? LGBTQ+ commu...
08/25/2026

Let your voice be heard about LGBTQ+ health 🏳️‍🌈

Want to contribute to the future of LGBTQ+ health research? LGBTQ+ community members across Michigan are invited to sign up to potentially attend a virtual community meeting, where you can learn more and provide feedback on an upcoming LGBTQ+ health study.

Meetings will be 90 minutes and held virtually. Participants will receive a $50 stipend for their time.

If you live in Michigan and identify as LGBTQ+, complete the brief interest survey to learn more:

https://bit.ly/HEAL-MI

IT’S FINALLY HERE: LGBT DETROIT HEALTH GRAND OPENING!After a journey of resilience, perseverance, and overcoming unexpec...
08/22/2026

IT’S FINALLY HERE: LGBT DETROIT HEALTH GRAND OPENING!

After a journey of resilience, perseverance, and overcoming unexpected setbacks, we’re proud to finally open the doors of LGBT Detroit Health!

We thank our dedicated LGBT Detroit team, partners, and community members who helped us reach this milestone.

Come tour our space, meet the team, and learn about our health and wellness programming, resources, fitness classes, membership opportunities, and more!

LGBT DETROIT HEALTH GRAND OPENING

Saturday, September 19, 2026
1 PM–4 PM
15944 W. McNichols Rd.
Detroit, MI 48235

Street parking is available on W. McNichols Rd. and Rutherford St.

Our resilience brought us here. Now, let’s build a healthier, stronger community together.

RSVP For Free Here

https://signup-usa.keela.co/lgbt-detroit-health-grand-opening

LGBT Detroit mourns the loss of Jeff Smith, beloved manager of the iconic Woodward Bar & Grill, formerly located in Midt...
08/17/2026

LGBT Detroit mourns the loss of Jeff Smith, beloved manager of the iconic Woodward Bar & Grill, formerly located in Midtown Detroit.

Jeff was more than a bar manager—he was a friend, mentor, advocate, and source of refuge for generations of LGBTQ+ Detroiters. He transformed “The Woodward” into a nationally recognized gathering place, particularly welcoming young adults, transgender women, and Black LGBTQ+ Detroiters. For many, it was a place to find friendship, community, celebration, and belonging.

Jeff’s commitment extended beyond the bar. He provided housing to marginalized individuals and supported LGBT Detroit’s growth. Under his leadership, LGBT Detroit secured its first business location for more than five years, while The Woodward hosted the organization’s quarterly Tea Party and daily Membership Program. Jeff also demonstrated his generosity through significant financial support of LGBTQ+ causes, including Hotter Than July.

When The Woodward Bar & Grill was destroyed by fire, Jeff did not let the loss end his commitment to community. While working toward the bar’s future, he continued providing alternative entertainment and gathering opportunities, ensuring people still had places to connect and celebrate.

Today, LGBT Detroit honors Jeff Smith not simply for the establishment he managed, but for the community he helped build. His legacy lives in the people he welcomed, the friendships he nurtured, the safe spaces he created, and the joy he brought to countless lives.

On behalf of LGBT Detroit’s boards, advisors, staff, volunteers, and those we serve, we extend our deepest condolences to Jeff’s loved ones and the many members of our community who called him a friend.

May God bless Jeff Smith, his loved ones, and the enduring legacy he leaves within Detroit’s LGBTQ+ community.

Photo Credit - Nzere Kwebena

The official photos are here!Ahead of Hotter Than July 2026, LGBT Detroit was proud to host the NOH8 Campaign for a spec...
08/17/2026

The official photos are here!

Ahead of Hotter Than July 2026, LGBT Detroit was proud to host the NOH8 Campaign for a special community photoshoot celebrating visibility, love, and our collective stand against hate.

LGBT Detroit and the Hotter Than July Committee thank the NOH8 Campaign team and everyone who showed up, posed, and made their voices heard.

View and download the official Detroit photos:

Solo Photos:
https://www.noh8campaign.com/photo-gallery/noh8-photos-44501-44750

Group Photos:
https://www.noh8campaign.com/photo-gallery/creative-group-photos-121

Visit NOH8Campaign.com to share your story, learn more about the campaign, and donate to support NOH8’s continued work promoting equality and fighting discrimination and hate.

Be visible. Be heard. Stand against hate.

Something for the DC fans repping the green ring.Join Outer Fiction TODAY for our Lanterns Watch Party at LGBT Detroit’s...
08/16/2026

Something for the DC fans repping the green ring.

Join Outer Fiction TODAY for our Lanterns Watch Party at LGBT Detroit’s Marvin Lee Building! Come kick back with fellow DC fans as we step into HBO’s Green Lantern universe and experience Lanterns together on the big screen.

Tonight | 7 PM
LGBT Detroit — Marvin Lee Building
20025 Greenfield Rd., Detroit, MI 48235

For more information or to RSVP, visit outerfiction.com

LGBT Detroit joins our community in honoring the life and legacy of Bishop Rainey Cheeks (1952–2026).A pioneering Black ...
08/16/2026

LGBT Detroit joins our community in honoring the life and legacy of Bishop Rainey Cheeks (1952–2026).

A pioneering Black gay faith leader, HIV/AIDS activist, and community builder, Bishop Cheeks dedicated decades of his life to creating spaces rooted in radical inclusion, healing, dignity, and love. He was a founder of Us Helping Us, one of the nation’s groundbreaking organizations serving Black gay men impacted by HIV/AIDS, and founded Inner Light Ministries, building a spiritual home where LGBTQ+ people could worship openly and authentically.

His life reminds us of the power of creating sanctuary for one another, especially when the world refuses to.

Rest in power, Bishop Rainey Cheeks. Your light, love, and legacy live on.

Thank you to our incredible committee, patrons, volunteers, partners, performers, and community for making the 31st Anni...
08/05/2026

Thank you to our incredible committee, patrons, volunteers, partners, performers, and community for making the 31st Anniversary of Hotter Than July another unforgettable celebration of Detroit’s longest running Black LGBT+ Pride.

Now it’s time to build the future together.

Join us for the Hotter Than July 2026 Community Feedback Forum on Thursday, September 17, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the LGBT Detroit Marvin Lee Building, 20025 Greenfield Rd., Detroit, MI 48235.

As we look toward the next 30+ years of Hotter Than July, we want to hear your ideas, feedback, and vision for how we continue growing this celebration for generations to come.

Please complete the Hotter Than July 2026 Survey and RSVP for the forum at HotterThanJuly.org.

Your voice matters. Your community matters. Let’s continue to uplift the tradition of Hotter Than July together.

Address

20025 Greenfield Road
Detroit, MI
48235

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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+13133972127

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