Celebrating Queer Art in Detroit

credit: Wikipedia

Kevin Ransom, a Detroit-area freelance journalist and art critic, has died at the age of 69, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Wayne County officials say Ransom, known for his articles on the arts and history of Detroit, died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease Tuesday at his Dearborn home.

He was found by a friend, and the medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

According to MLive.com, police were called to Ransom's home after he failed to show up for a court appearance.

He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Ransom was known for writing about Detroit's arts scene for the Free Press for more than 20 years.

He was also the author of several books on the arts and history of Detroit.

He was a founding member of the nonprofit Mighty Real/Queer Detroit, which promotes positive images of the LGBTQ community.

"I hope it's the legacy I leave behind," exhibit curator Patrick Burton tells MLive.

"It's empowering, it's important work."

Mighty Real/Queer Detroit, its second biannual exhibition, features more than 170 artists from around the world.

Read the Entire Article

Explore the
Community Vital Signs
for the
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Audit of Automatic Voter Registration Ongoing, Almost 8 Months in

Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor in September announced an audit of the state's Motor Voter program.The audit's announcement was praised at the time by the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus, a group...more

Elgin Schools Receive State Grant Boost

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Elgin.Elgin schools receive state grant boost | Elgin, IL Patch.KinderCare Education LLC posted a job for Center Director...more

Proposed Legislative Reforms Would Loosen Regulations on Child Care Staffing and Capacity

Currently, licensed child care centers are rated from one to five stars using a point system based on program and education standards.Centers that get five stars receive more state and federal...more

Johnson Controls Celebrates 140 Years of Innovation and Leadership

Johnson Controls celebrates 140 years of innovation and leadership.The company is focused on enhancing and protecting essential buildings.Task Controls Inc.have been a well respected manufacturer's...more

Innovation Summit Told 'Now Is Not the Time to Hesitate' on Climate Ambition

Rhian-Mari Thomas said there was no room in the climate fight for "alarmists" She stressed that enabling and accelerating the energy transition relied on "the art of deal making" in every...more

Place-Based Innovation and Its National Security Implications

Policymakers around the world see robust industrial innovation policy as central to economic and national security.Leveraging place-based innovation policy could transform vulnerable, left-behind...more

Volunteer Food Program Celebrates Milestone 40000 Served

Volunteers gather at Rhea Valley Elementary each week to assemble bags of non-perishable meals and snacks for food-insecure students at three Washington County schools.The volunteer-run backpack...more

Ohio Schools Face $350M Budget Hit. How Will Your District Fare?

Reading Community City School District will break ground next month on an expansion of its Career Technology Education space.A new rule could require Reading to send $8.6 million in cash reserves...more

Climate Risk Is Not About Politics, It's About Economics

Climate Risk Is Not About Politics, It's About Economics.The Financial Cost of Climate Change Continues to Soar.According to Swiss Re, insured losses alone could double within the next...more

Hidden Gems in Philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation

Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more