As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe
As politicians and activists push for limits on discussions of race, gender and sexuality, some students say the measures targeting aspects of their identity have made them less welcome in American schools โ the one place all kids are supposed to feel safe.
LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties
The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the United States and some parts of the world, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people and to protest against the recent rollback of hard-won civil rights gains.
Jim Toy Community Center to close office, starts GoFundMe campaign
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ The Jim Toy Community Center announced Tuesday that the doors of its physical office space, located at 319 Braun Court, would close at the end of January. Jim Toy Community Center has also launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with the expenses of the volunteer-run nonprofit. If you can, please help by contributing to the GoFundMe Campaign to ensure a vibrant and active countywide #LGBTQ resource center exists in the future. After the Jim Toy Community Center board of directors meeting in December, Joe Schoch was elected as board president in 2021. He is replacing Travis Radina, who was elected as an Ann Arbor City Council member representing Ward 3 in November.
Show us your Pride to celebrate National Coming Out Day
Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride. National Coming Out Day has been celebrated for 32 years now, and itโs an important reminder on just how far the queer community has come since earlier times. There was an entire generation of LGBTQ Americans who had live inside the closet because of laws and discrimination. So if youโre proud to be out and want it to shout it from the rooftops, tell us about it below! If you have advice for people still in the closet struggling with their identity, maybe offer some advice, and tell us how your life has improved since coming out.
6 Metro Detroit events to celebrate National Coming Out Day
Observe National Coming Out Day by joining in on the festivities happening around Metro Detroit. It's National Coming Out Day and luckily Detroit is not short of things to do in support of our LGBTQ+ community. "The goal is to erase shame, stigma and to help end violence," the Facebook event page states. Okay, so this isn't an event explicitly celebrating National Coming Out Day, but it was one of the first major productions that portrayed homosexuality in an honest and open manner. More information: Facebook event.
6 Metro Detroit events to celebrate National Coming Out Day
It's National Coming Out Day and luckily Detroit is not short of things to do in support of our LGBTQ+ community. More information: Today@WayneNational Coming Out Day at the Marvin Lee BuildingWhen: 5:30 p.m.Where: LGBT Detroit, 20025 Greenfield Rd., DetroitAn all-day discussion dedicated to exploring the facets of the community. "The goal is to erase shame, stigma and to help end violence," the Facebook event page states. Okay, so this isn't an event explicitly celebrating National Coming Out Day, but it was one of the first major productions that portrayed homosexuality in an honest and open manner. More information: Facebook event.
Flashpoint 6/23/19: A look at Michigan's economy, what's being done to protect LGBTQ+ community
DETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:We took a closer look at Michigan's report card as we mark Pride Month. Looking at the presidential race, is America ready for a gay president complete with a first husband, or is that enough to disqualify Pete Buttigieg from serious consideration? We put together a fascinating roundtable of voices from those who walk that walk every day. Segment One:Richard Czuba, founder, Glengariff Group, Inc; Nancy Schlichting, MSU Board of Trustees; Jeynce Poindexter, Victims Advocate, Equality Michigan and Buzz Thomas of Thomas Group Consulting. Segment Two:Lou Glazer, President, Michigan Future, Inc.
YouTube sued for allegedly discriminating against LGBTQ community
Alex Joseph, a spokesperson for YouTube, told CNN Business in a statement that all content on its site is subject to the same policies. The lawsuit also claims YouTube denied an LGBTQ news show the right to advertise and thereby increase its viewership on the platform. According to the lawsuit, YouTube apologized to Divino for what they said was a "misunderstanding" and eventually agreed to run the ad. Tensions between YouTube and some members of the LGBTQ community have repeatedly surfaced in recent years. At the time, YouTube told CNN Business: "We're proud of the incredible LGBTQ+ voices on our platform and take concerns like these very seriously."