Hamtramck mayor fires back at critics over city's Pride Flag ban

Almost immediately after the city outlawed the LGBTQ+ flag on government property, criticisms poured in from other cities and advocates.

'Detroit proudly raises our Pride flag': Duggan responds to Hamtramck flag ban

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reacted to a recently approved resolution in Hamtramck that prevents Pride flags and some other flags from being flown on city property.

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 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)."

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.

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.

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."

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.