CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH
Grand Haven’s Pride festival attracts thousands who reject far-right local politics
Read full article: Grand Haven’s Pride festival attracts thousands who reject far-right local politicsOrganizers estimate 4,000 people turned out for the first-ever Pride festival in a small Michigan city to enjoy the celebration's drag show, dance party and vendor-filled streets.
LGBTQ+ couple shares their journey to parenthood during Pride Month
Read full article: LGBTQ+ couple shares their journey to parenthood during Pride MonthWith Father’s Day fast approaching, two fathers to 13-month-old twin boys share their family love story. Their goal is to raise hope and build awareness.
Detroit Pride: 3rd annual 5K/yoga event happening at Palmer Park this weekend
Read full article: Detroit Pride: 3rd annual 5K/yoga event happening at Palmer Park this weekendTo mark Pride Month in Detroit, Welcome Home Yoga And Wellness is hosting its third annual 5K run/walk and yoga event at Palmer Park on Sunday, June 11. We're sitting down with event organizers to learn more.
Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people
Read full article: Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency for LGBTQ+ peopleJust days into Pride Month, the Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States due to a dangerous spike in discriminatory legislation nationwide.
LGBTQ soldiers in Ukraine hope their service is changing attitudes as they rally for legal rights
Read full article: LGBTQ soldiers in Ukraine hope their service is changing attitudes as they rally for legal rightsSeveral hundred LGBTQ Ukrainian servicemen and their supporters have marched in central Kyiv to demand more rights and highlight their service to their country in its war with Russia.
Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movement
Read full article: Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movementLawmakers have approved legislation that would rename a New York City subway station in honor of the Stonewall riots.
United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages
Read full article: United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriagesUnited Methodist delegates have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy.
Free movie nights returning to Detroit’s Campus Martius for the summer
Read full article: Free movie nights returning to Detroit’s Campus Martius for the summerMovie Nights in the D will return to Campus Martius Park next month for a summer of free movies under the stars, the Downtown Detroit Partnership announced Wednesday.
Community members demand change after Berkley City Councilman opposes pride block party
Read full article: Community members demand change after Berkley City Councilman opposes pride block partyCommunity members are demanding action Monday night after a Berkley City Councilman opposes the city’s upcoming pride block party, saying he holds deep religious beliefs that homosexuality is wrong.
Couple hammering out hate by making Michigan construction community more inclusive toward LGBTQ+ community
Read full article: Couple hammering out hate by making Michigan construction community more inclusive toward LGBTQ+ communityA gay couple in Metro Detroit is hammering out hate and breaking barriers in the construction industry.