Commemorating Stonewall, LGBTQIA Community marks International Pride Day
International Pride Day honors past LGBTQI+ struggles while focusing on the future of rights and representation in the U.S.
History of the rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
Colorado Club Q gunman who killed 5 at nightclub to plead guilty to federal hate crimes
Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is serving a life sentence for shooting five dead and injuring 19 others at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs in 2022, pleaded guilty Tuesday to additional hate crime and gun charges.
Prideraiser 2024: Annual Detroit City FC Pride Month fundraiser collecting pledges
Detroit City FC fans will again support the Ruth Ellis Center through this year's Prideraiser campaign. Ruth Ellis helps LGBTQ+ youth in the Detroit area.
Detroit Grand Prix, Ferndale Pride, and more things to do this weekend
Watch the races at the Detroit Grand Prix, kick off Pride in Ferndale, or browse creations at art fairs this weekend in Metro Detroit.
2024 Metro Detroit Pride guide: Parades, parties, and more things to do this summer
Pride Month kicks off soon, and with it comes dozens of events in Metro Detroit celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in June and beyond.
FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.
Pride flag thefts in Washtenaw County neighborhood prompt donations to LGBTQ+ organization
Two men are wanted after destroying multiple Pride flags at Pittsfield Township homes, acts that have brought the neighborhood together.
Detroit Shipping Co. plans Pride-themed Winterfest in celebration of LGBTQ+ community
Detroit Shipping Company (DSC) will celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community at Winterfest next month.
4 Michigan cities earn perfect scores on Municipal Equality Index for support of LGBTQ+ rights
Four Michigan cities earned perfect scores on the Human Rights Campaign's 2023 Municipal Equality Index, an evaluation of how cities support LGBTQ+ people and rights.
Here's who was appointed to Michigan's new LGBTQ+ Commission
Last week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her appointees to the state's new LGBTQ+ Commission.
Former Hamtramck commissioners file federal lawsuit over city Pride flag ban
Cathy Stackpoole and Russ Gordon filed a federal lawsuit on Monday regarding the Hamtramck Pride flag ban.
Gay-owned Birmingham realtor has pride flag stolen twice
While police can't determine if the thefts amount to a hate crime, the instance does track with what Congresswoman Haley Stevens says is a rise in offenses targeting the LGBTQI+ community.
Youth LGBTQ+ conversion therapy banned in Michigan
Youth LGBTQ+ conversion therapy is now banned in Michigan.
Pride in the Wild brings drag, aerialists, more to Detroit Zoo in support of LGBTQ+ nonprofits
Pride in the Wild, a night of drag and other entertainment at the Detroit Zoo, will support local LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
Hamtramck commissioners removed after flying Pride flag
The Hamtramck City Council voted this week to remove two commissioners who flew a Pride flag on city property after a ban on several flags.
Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 stores in US
The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.
Ferndale Library replenishes LGBTQ+ books after 'Hide the Pride' campaign targets collection
The Ferndale Library quickly refilled its shelves after "Hide the Pride," a nationwide campaign that encourages people to check out LGBTQ+ books from public libraries to keep them from children, targeted it.
Protesters gather as Dodgers host Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night
After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.
'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.