PRIDE

Target is removing some items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide after intense backlash from some shoppers ahead of Pride month.

The future of a Pride event that included a drag show in a small Massachusetts town remains up in the air after town officials held another vote on whether to allow the event.

Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko is the sixth NHL player to decide not to wear an LGBTQ+ themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night.

Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing to not participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on Pride night when players are expected to wear Pride-themed jerseys.

Aaron Estrada scored 25 points and Darlinstone Dubar added 18 as Hofstra ended No. 18 College of Charleston’s 20-game win streak with an 85-81 victory.

There are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.

U-M in Ann Arbor has been named one of the top 40 schools in the country for having an inclusive and safe LGBTQ-friendly campus.

Riot police have clashed with soccer hooligans in downtown Belgrade, where a Pride march started despite threats from anti-gay groups and an official earlier ban.

Entertainment at the event includes drag storytime, a kid’s zone, a bouncy house, a drag show and belly dancing.

Thousands of gay rights supporters are celebrating under heavy police guard the South Korean capital's first major Pride parade in three years after a COVID-19 hiatus.

The streets of London have been filled with color as the U.K. capital marked 50 years of Pride.

HSHV is inviting the community to "spread the love."

A visitor center dedicated to telling the story of LGBTQ rights movement will open next door to the Stonewall Inn.

Community 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.

A gay couple in Metro Detroit is hammering out hate and breaking barriers in the construction industry.

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and it’s a time for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate being out and proud.

The Motor City Pride Festival draws more than 40,000 people to Downtown Detroit.

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted a series of events this week marking Pride month.

Have you ever had dreams of starring in a Broadway show and singing your heart out to hundreds of people in a packed New York theater?

There are plenty of ways to soak in the sunshine this weekend including Motor City Pride, a BBQ festival and a beach party!

Summertime favorites kick off this weekend and the Detroit Grand Prix races around Belle Isle one last time.

If you are looking to celebrate the month, check out these events happening around Michigan.

Occurring every June, Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors LGBTQ+ civil rights.

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride.

From local Oktoberfests to Motor City Pride, there is a festival happening in almost every part of town this weekend.

Just like Kesha said in her hit song “Tik Tok,” well, “the party don’t start till I walk in,” and that goes for her Kesha Cruise that is setting sail in 2022.

Between 1-5 p.m., families can enjoy the annual LGBTQ+ pride event in the gymnasium of the downtown Ann Arbor YMCA branch.

The annual event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a live stream that will last until 9 p.m.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel made history as the first openly gay person elected to a Michigan statewide office.

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate the rainbow flag than listening to some music made by those in the LGBTQ community?

Las Vegas Raiders football player Carl Nassib made history Monday when he became the first active NFL player to come out of the closet.

The Stonewall Inn’s owners say they won’t serve certain beers at the famous LGBT bar during Pride weekend to protest manufacturer Anheuser-Busch’s political contributions to some politicians who have supported anti-LGBT legislation.

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The COVID pandemic has led to a dramatic rise in death by suicide for young people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Between 5-8 p.m., community members can receive the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines on North Washington Street.

One couple is helping other same sex couples planning a family after a long journey through surrogacy.

For years, Ferndale has been the epicenter of Pride Month events in Metro Detroit.

TROY, Mich. – Students and staff at Troy High School have a little something extra to share pride in. On Monday morning one of the school’s alums got an Oscar nomination for best actor. Steven Yeun is nominated for best actor alongside Anthony Hopkins and Gary Oldman for his role in Minari. “To know he is nominated for an Oscar is, I’m getting chills even thinking about it,” said Troy High School teacher, Rebecca Brewer. AdLIVE STREAM: Oscar nominations announced for 93rd Academy AwardsRead: Oscars surprises, snubs include Glenn Close, ‘Da 5 Bloods’More: Where to stream the best picture Oscar nominees

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 it’s 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 you’re 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.

Lil Nas X performs onstage at the 2019 BET Awards on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - Lil Nas X closed out Pride month with some tweets that have people thinking he's made a declaration about his sexuality. His tweets were met with some support, including fellow rapper JackBoy who said he "respects" Lil Nas X for coming out. "Kudos to Lil Nas X for sharing his truth," Murray tweeted. CNN has reached out to Lil Nas X for comment.

(CNN) - New York has always been a major Pride destination, but this year's celebration is expected to draw record crowds. "The LGBTQ community is an essential part of NYC," New York Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill said at a news conference on Tuesday. Sunday's march caps off a month of events that included a rally commemorating Stonewall 50, Youth Pride and Pride Island, a three-day outdoor music festival. "New York City is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement," Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted last week. Last year's march in New York City featured more than 550 groups and more than 100 floats.