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Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn't finished
Read full article: Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn't finishedA record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Detroit nonprofit celebrates 35th anniversary of National Community Out Day
Read full article: Detroit nonprofit celebrates 35th anniversary of National Community Out DayOct. 11 is the 35th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. It's aimed at raising awareness about members of the LGBTQ+ community and self-love.
Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with family-friendly activities, free entertainment
Read full article: Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with family-friendly activities, free entertainmentThe annual event will have a schedule of family-friendly activities, entertainment and more than 50 vendors assembled along Main Street and Liberty Street.
Michigan bans use of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth under measure signed by governor
Read full article: Michigan bans use of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth under measure signed by governorMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday that prohibits mental health professionals from using so-called conversion therapy on LGBTQ minors.
Michigan LGBT rights ballot drive officially dead after appeal denied
Read full article: Michigan LGBT rights ballot drive officially dead after appeal deniedThe Michigan Supreme Court won't hear the appeal of an LGBTQ-rights ballot committee that contended officials wrongly disqualified tens thousands of signatures it submitted for an initiative to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx’s Layshia Clarendon featured on ESPN’s Cover Story platforms
Read full article: WNBA: Minnesota Lynx’s Layshia Clarendon featured on ESPN’s Cover Story platformsThe latest ESPN Cover Story featuring Minnesota Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon’s pronouns, she/he/they, debuted across the network’s digital, linear and social platforms, according to an ESPN press release.