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Emell Derra Adolphus

Emell Derra Adolphus is a writer and journalist of more than a decade. He is senior editor of top lists and rankings at ENR magazine, a national construction trade publication, communications manager for SAGE Metro Detroit, and frequently contributes to multiple national LGBTQ publications. He describes himself as a dyed in the wool advocate for LGBTQ equality and social justice. He is working on a collection of short stories titled, Five People You Meet in Detroit.

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