 LGBT Detroit's logo | |
| Founded | 1994[1] |
|---|---|
| Founder | A. Nzere Kwabena (formerly known as Curtis Lipscomb) [2] |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| 56-2393981 | |
| Focus | LGBTQ communities |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 42°21′54″N 83°04′15″W / 42.36511°N 83.07089°W |
Area served | Detroit, Michigan |
Key people | A. Nzere Kwabena (formerly known as Curtis Lipscomb) (executive director)[1][3] Antonio L. Johnson-Seals (board president)[1] |
Employees | 6[1] |
| Website | www.lgbtdetroit.org |
Formerly called | Kick Publishing Company (a for-profit business) and KICK – The Agency for LGBT African Americans |
LGBT Detroit is a Michigan nonprofit organization serving the African American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) population of Detroit, and nearby communities.[2][3][4]
LGBT Detroit's mission is "to increase awareness of and support to Detroit's dynamic LGBT community through education and advocacy with integrity and pride." Their aim is to implement LGBT affirming programs, services, projects and special events; and to partner with other social justice organizations and allies with similar beliefs.[2][4]
The organization is a member of CenterLink,[5] Midtown Detroit, Inc., the National Black Justice Coalition, Center for Black Equality, and the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.[1]
- ^ a b c d e "Who We Are". lgbtdetroit.org. LGBT Detroit. Archived from the original on 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- ^ a b c Abbey-Lambertz, Kate (June 1, 2012). "Curtis Lipscomb, Kick Founder, Dedicates Time To Serving LGBT Black Community In Detroit". The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
- ^ a b Proxmire, Crystal A. (January 24, 2013). "Movement Building: Community Center Network Connects Across Michigan". Between The Lines. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
- ^ a b "What We Do". lgbtdetroit.org. LGBT Detroit. Archived from the original on 2015-03-07. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- ^ "KICK". CenterLink. Archived from the original on December 27, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2013.