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The Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969 brought attention to the harassment and violence that LGBTQ+ people faced in America. But it wasn't just America that was paying attention. We talked to an assistant professor at Michigan State University about how Pride celebrations have evolved in Mexico — which had its first Pride celebration in 1979.

Today, a primer on rights for anyone stopped by Immigration enforcement agents. Plus, a overview of the history of pride celebrations in Mexico, plus a conversation with a Kalamazoo author who captured the legacy of Nina Simone.

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".