LGBTQ

The Ann Arbor School Board has agreed to a 90-day pause in its dispute with the U.S. Department of Justice over its transgender policy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University's Halle Library is raising awareness of book censorship while supporting students' right to access challenging ideas through literature. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Libertarian Party of Michigan is done with its nominee in this year’s race for governor. Colin Jackson reports.

The Saline Area School Board has decided to retain its policy protecting transgender and nonbinary students as it studies changes in its anti-bullying policy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board has voted to change the district’s policy regarding transgender and gender nonconforming students. It comes after a threat from the U.S. Department of Education. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Pride, where the LGBTQ community gathers in Ann Arbor to celebrate its identity and unity, is coming this August. And it's all made possible by the Jim Toy Community Center, led by its executive director, Joe Halsch. Halsch joined Decky Alexander to talk about the center's ongoing mission and what to expect for this year's Pride festivities.

Ypsi Pride, a celebration of the local LGBTQ community, takes place on Saturday, July 18 in Depot Town. For this year's celebration, organizers are expanding with a new date, a longer schedule and additional programming that they say reflects years of community feedback. Lee Van Roth provides more details on the festivities in a conversation with Ypsi Pride's logistics chair, Britt Barron.

State laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ school and college sports have been upheld in a 6-3 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more on what this means locally.

Dexter Township has passed resolutions supporting and protecting community members belonging to minority groups. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan House of Representative leaders say the chamber will not take up a Pride Month resolution this year. Colin Jackson has more.