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.
Michigan Senate votes to add LGBTQ+ protections to Elliott Larsen Act
The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to expand the state's Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to protect LGBTQ+ people.
Sailor grabbed gun barrel, blistering his hand, to end Club Q shooting, detective says
Prosecutors haven't revealed anything about why they charged the suspect with a hate crime, so details are expected to be revealed during a court hearing Wednesday.
Efforts to enhance Michigan LGBTQ+ protections advance past senate committee
Sexual orientation and gender identity are a step closer to being included in Michigan's Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, which protects people from discrimination in Michigan. It currently does not include LGBTQ+ protections.
3 Michigan cities get perfect score on Municipal Equality Index for supporting LGBTQ+ people
Three Michigan cities received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Municipal Equality Index.
Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Bill protecting gay and interracial marriages to be signed into law Tuesday
A surprisingly strong show of bipartisanship in the U.S. Senate and House enabled Congress to pass legislation with robust protections for same-sex unions.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Colorado Club Q shooting suspect had guns seized in 2021 after menacing, kidnapping arrest
The man accused of killing five people at a gay club in Colorado Springs was arrested for felony menacing and kidnapping in 2021, but the charges were later dropped.