Questions swirl if Hamtramck's ban of LGBTQ Pride flag on city buildings is legal
The resolution now blocks any religious, ethnic, racial, political, or sexual orientation group flags on City property allowing only a few including the American Flag and the one for the State of Michigan.
Hamtramck leaders vote against allowing Pride flag to be displayed on City-owned property
Hamtramck officials voted against allowing flags of any religious, racial, ethnic or sexual-oriented group on City property on Tuesday night.
Hamtramck resolution being considered would keep LGBTQ Pride flag off city-owned property
"We are confirming the neutrality of the City of Hamtramck we decided to stay neutral," said Mayor Amer Ghalib. "Flags that pertain to any religious, racial, ethnic or sexual-oriented group (would not be allowed)."
Royal Oak couple celebrates Father's Day, Pride Month after years of family planning
A gay Royal Oak couple hopes to show the true meaning of family this Pride Month as they celebrate their second Father's Day.
Michigan creates first-ever LGBTQ+ Commission
Michigan's attorney general, governor, and Lt. governor made a splash at the Motor City Pride parade this weekend.
Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality
The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.
Teens smash window with brick to steal rainbow flag from Monroe County home
A group of boys used a landscaping brick to smash a window at a Monroe County home and steal a rainbow flag.
Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency warning for LGBTQ+ people
The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.
Trans inmate will move to women's facility after suing Minnesota DOC
Minnesota now joins ten other states and the District of Columbia in approving transfers to facilities matching an incarcerated person’s chosen gender identity.
Movie Nights in the D kick off June 7 with 'Love, Simon' for Pride Month
The Movie Nights in the D summer outdoor movie series at Campus Marius starts June 7 with “Love, Simon" for Pride Month.
Apartment project underway for senior members of LGBTQ community in Ferndale
"There’s nothing wrong with aging or there's nothing wrong with identifying as LGBTQ," said Reverend Dr. Roland Stringfellow. "We are bringing these two elements together to have a safe option for individuals as they get older."
Southeast Michigan Pride events: Dozens of things to do this June and beyond
Dozens of events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community are planned around Southeast Michigan for Pride Month this June.
Youth LGBTQ+ conversion therapy ban proposed by Michigan lawmakers
Michigan lawmakers introduced a package of bills Thursday that would prohibit conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.
Motor City Pride entertainment lineup announced ahead of Detroit event
Motor City Pride features entertainment, including drag shows and visits from contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race, concerts, and more.
US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
Consequential same-sex relationship case argued in Michigan Supreme Court
A woman is seeking custody of her son after a dispute over parental rights when a same-sex relationship ends outside marriage went to the state supreme court.
Gov. Whitmer signs expansion of Elliot Larsens Act protecting LGBTQ rights in Michigan
It was a historic day in Michigan toward protecting members of the LGBTQ community as Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the expansion of the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, banning discrimination against anyone based on who they are, or who they love.
Drag Queen Story Time event in Royal Oak brings out protestors, supporters
The co-owner of the Sidetrack Book Store in Royal Oak says they have held events like this before at their store without any demonstration.
'They all need to die': Death threats against LGBTQ+ people, Whitmer lead investigators to Michigan man
A Michigan man is facing weapons charges after threats to kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and LGBTQ+ people led investigators to him. YouTube comments included numerous mentions of how gay and transgender people needed to die.
Tennessee bill limiting drag shows heads to governor
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.