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A vision born from tragedy is giving hope to the future. In 2017, Julie and Scott Halpert’s 23-year old son Garrett died by suicide. In their grief, and in hopes of preventing others from taking their lives, the Halperts envisioned a campus that would provide support to young adults in a non-medical setting. The residential part of that campus will soon be a reality. It is called Garrett’s Space. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director David Garcia about the vision, the mission and where construction of Garrett’s Space stands.

It's a magical time at your favorite movie houses with the opening of the next "Wicked" film! WEMU's David Fair talks all about a series of Wicked-style events at the State Theatre with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink. Plus, they provide a rundown of the many other new films and special screenings coming to Ann Arbor in the coming days!

Those in the transgender community gather today to remember fellow trans people who have lost their lives due to self-harm or violence. Locally, there’s a growing unease among trans people about their safety due to recent political and medical decisions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Michigan Board of Education approved new standards for health education at its meeting Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The U.S. Supreme Court announced today it will not hear a challenge to the Obergefell case that granted marriage equality. Local same-sex couples are celebrating the news. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The political climate has brought back to the surface open prejudice, bias and discrimination. These are challenges that, in the best of times, have been a part of the lives of the LGBTQ+ members of our community. But all young people are experiencing greater anxiety about social barriers. That’s where the Ann Arbor-based Neutral Zone focuses its work. Executive director Lori Roddy joined WEMU's David Fair to talk about the work to get around, over and through those hurdles.

Students and staff at Eastern Michigan University have planted rainbow flags on campus to show support for LGBTQ+ students during Coming Out Month. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Protestors are rallying against University of Michigan Health’s decision to end its health care program for transgender youths. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

In response to the Trump administration's policies, the Washtenaw County Health Department has developed a guide to available resources for LGBTQIA+ people. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Public school bathrooms and locker rooms would have to be restricted based on students’ sex assigned at birth under a Republican-sponsored bill adopted Thursday by the state House. We have more from Rick Pluta.