LGBTQ

The summer months are bringing long-awaited warm weather and a lot of great flicks! Not only are the blockbusters coming our way, but a great lineup of independent films are on the way, too! WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink. Together, they chat about those movies and more.

A handful of dignitaries and civil rights activists were on hand Tuesday morning for the annual Pride Flag-raising ceremony in front of the Washtenaw County Administration Building. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The organizers of Ypsi Pride have been navigating national concerns and local challenges to make Ypsilanti’s yearly pride event come together. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Many in the LGBTQ+ community are feeling under attack as President Trump's first 60 days in office have brought a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ actions. But Ypsilanti-area organizations and community members are supporting their LGBTQ+ neighbors in a variety of ways. That includes supportive health care and queer takeovers of public spaces around Ypsilanti. Rylee Barnsdale spoke with Cheers to Queers (C2Q) co-founder, Danya Youssef-Agha, who organized the recent "Queer Prom."

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is celebrating Pride Month with the community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Summer is almost upon us, and a whole lot of great flicks will hit the big screen. WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink discussed four film series playing through the summer and about the openings of a number of new movies.

Bills that passed in the Michigan House on Thursday would ban transgender athletes from playing girls’ school sports. Colin Jackson has more.

Same-sex marriage is still banned in Michigan’s State Constitution and would become de jure law if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its 2015 ruling that legalized the practice. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has a local perspective on the matter.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved the site plan for a new condominium development on the historic Braun Court. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today, transgender individuals and their allies are celebrating the Transgender Day of Visibility. It highlights their contributions to society and the discrimination they encounter. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.