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.

[1] LGBT Detroit began as Kick Publishing Company (a for-profit business) in 1994[2][5] by Curtis Lipscomb.

The publishers of magazine soon got involved in sponsoring many LGBT events, and ultimately in 1996 members of the staff of KICK!

Magazine created and formed the non-profit Detroit Black Gay Pride, Inc., the organizers of Hotter Than July!,[2] which is Detroit's black LGBT weekend pride celebration.

[1] The organization began discussing its name and brand in June 2013, and in May 2015 changed its name from KICK to LGBT Detroit.