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A participant wearing a Pride shirt stands in front of a parade float during the Kentuckiana Pride Parade on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.
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The Metro: The commercialization of Pride Month

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro June 18, 2025

It's been more than 50 years since the first Pride march took place in New York City in 1970, commemorating...

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Michigan Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) takes a front row seat as Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) calls for the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its marriage equality decision.
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GOP House members call on SCOTUS to reverse marriage decision

Rick Pluta February 26, 2025

A group of seven conservative GOP legislators put their names on a non-binding resolution Tuesday calling on the U.S. Supreme...

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A transgender flag being waved at LGBT gay pride march
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The Metro: Trans community fears for LGBTQ rights after Trump’s reelection

Dorothy Jones December 12, 2024

Many people in the queer community are on edge after Donald Trump's reelection in November. The Trevor Project, a leading...

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Might Real Queer Detroit 2024 banner
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The Metro: Mighty Real Queer Detroit exhibition celebrates queer art during Pride Month

The Metro, Sydney Waelchli June 3, 2024

One of the largest LGBTQ+ art exhibitions is making its return for Pride Month. The Mighty Real Queer biennial event...

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LGBTQ pride rally
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Federal officials warn of possible threats targeting Pride celebrations

Amanda LeClaire May 21, 2024

Federal agencies are warning that the LGBTQ community may be targeted during next month’s Pride celebrations. In a public notice...

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Detroit Sound Conservancy will host a discussion featuring stories shared by Club Heaven’s community followed by a tribute to the music of Heaven, at the Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills on Friday, May 17, 2024.
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The Metro: Club Heaven at The Hawk to celebrate Black LGBTQ history

The Metro May 17, 2024

The city of Farmington Hills and the Detroit Sound Conservancy are teaming up to bring a unique event to The...

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Clairmount Center ribbon cutting ceremony
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The Metro: Clairmount Center provides housing and support for Detroit’s LGBTQ+ youths

The Metro February 6, 2024

Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center has been serving and supporting LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in the city since 1991. With...

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With the success of Pride events in rural areas in Southwest Michigan, Three Rivers Pride President Andrew George is optimistic about the future of LGBTQ+ affirmation in these communities.
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Pride festivals popping up around rural southwest Michigan

Michael Symonds December 13, 2023

Colin Eastman was born and raised in the small St. Joseph County town of Colon. Growing up in a religious...

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Speakers at the Shepherd House groundbreaking ceremony pose for a photo op.
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Construction begins on LGBTQ+ inclusive affordable housing development in Ferndale

Alex McLenon August 24, 2023

Construction has started on a new affordable housing development for elderly members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ferndale.The facility with...

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The Grand Marshals of the 2023 Motor City Pride Parade greet attendees on June 11, 2023 in Detroit, Mich.
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Detroit Today: LGBTQ+ acceptance grows in US but challenges remain

Detroit Today June 12, 2023

The Motor City Pride festival returned to Hart Plaza in Detroit, where Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the establishment of an...

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green and gold banners on light posts that read "warrior strong" with the Wayne State "w"
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New series from Wayne State University Press seeks to make space for trans stories

Amanda LeClaire March 3, 2023

This year, Wayne State University Press will publish a new series of books that seeks to change traditional studies of...

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rainbow pride flag waves over Detroit
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MichMash: ‘Operation Opt Out’ challenges LGBTQ-inclusive sex education

John Filbrandt February 1, 2023

A new right-wing group is arming parents with opt-out forms in regards to LGBTQ-inclusive sex education in Michigan schools. Michigan...

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