pride

The heat waves and other challenges that test the way neighbors show up for each other. Also, the city of Muskegon rethinks its waterfront for Great Lakes Cruisers. Plus, a DIY comic book series telling stories of queer black icons. And we take a trip to the Motown Museum.

A federal lawsuit alleges Hamtramck's ordinance that bans LGBTQ, religious, political and ethnic flags on city property violates the United States Constitution.

One year since Dobbs, how culture and race impact mental health among youth in minority communities, the opening of the Arab American National Museum's new rooftop exhibit, and more.

West Michigan's bad air day, Annisa Gray's new novel, and Lansing's potential as a destination town.

The Safe Patient Care Act, the lasting impact of slavery-era court decisions, and the feast of fun at Lesbian Social.

Brands are rethinking how they nod to Pride after recent boycotts against companies that signal LGBTQ+ support. Influencers who work with brands for Pride now say they're seeing fewer opportunities.

The decision came after commissioners learned of Pride month events appearing on the county’s Human Services Collaborative Body summer events newsletter. The resolution says county agencies can not promote events unless they're "clearly within" the agency's mission.

Every year, the Mid-Michigan Renaissance Festival draws in visitors looking for a family-friendly living history experience. This year, the festival held its first-ever LGBTQ+ pride festival and renaissance festival mashup event, "Pride is in the Faire".

We discuss the recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases, plus the appearance of monkeypox with a couple of epidemiologists. We revisit possible dangers swimmers face on Lake Michigan. Then we talk about the "Pride is in the Faire” gathering in Mid-Michigan. And we listen in on a conversation with GOP gubernatorial candidate, Ryan Kelley.

This week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution for “Pride Week,” but some lawmakers are worried about how much effort that took.