August 7, 1943 – February 28, 1991
Flint native William James Kain was a school teacher before entering the gay bar business. Kain worked as a manager at Stober’s Disco in Lansing and Sylvia’s Club Oasis in Flint in the mid-1970s before opening his own Flint bar the Downtowner’s Club, later renamed the Copa. He died from AIDS-related complications at age 47.
Flint Journal, March 2, 1991
Michigan LGBTQ Remember 
Reminiscing a bit and found this. Just wanted to say a big thank you to Bill Kain for opening the Copa. Not sure what my life would be had I not had that refuge. I met my husband of 35 years at the “New” Copa and for that I will be ever grateful.
Thanks Again
Eldon
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