A Place Called Heaven honors Detroit's Black queer history
Published on Jun 10, 2026, 3:26:22 PM
Total time: 00:16:18
Published on Jun 10, 2026, 3:26:22 PM
Total time: 00:16:18
When people don’t feel welcomed in a space, they create their own. In 1984, a third space came to life on 7 Mile and Woodward, that was Club Heaven. Decades later, the legacy of the community continues to thrive.
This month, in celebration of Pride, The Love Building is hosting a LOVE@Nite session called "A Place Called Heaven.”
The gathering will center Black queer life through storytelling, music, and community connections, and a look back at more than 30 years of history.
The Metro spoke with Chris “Inpaq” Sutton, director of the film "Heaven In Detroit" and broadcast studio manager for LGBT Detroit, alongside Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, project manager at the Love Building.
They talked about the impact of Detroit’s Black queer community, explored the need for safe physical spaces, and how their partnerships honors those who live their truths.
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