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The Metro Events Guide: New exhibitions and early fall festivities

Natalie Albrecht, Sophia Jozwiak October 9, 2025

If you're a museum enthusiast, you're in luck. This week, we've got new exhibitions, last-chance exhibitions and even an opportunity...

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The Metro: ‘Sabbath Queen’ asks whether traditions can be honored when they’re changed

Sam Corey, The Metro September 11, 2025

When who we are and what we believe in conflicts with the traditions that we’re raised in, life broadly leaves...

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The Metro: A lifeline is closing for trans teens at Michigan’s flagship hospital

Robyn Vincent, The Metro September 10, 2025

The University of Michigan is ending gender-affirming care for minors, leaving an untold number of families with fewer options and...

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Detroit Evening Report: New Carr Center exhibit showcases Black queerness

Sascha Raiyn September 5, 2025

In this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, we cover the opening of a new exhibit at the Carr Center centered...

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The Metro: ‘Sapphic Social’ event aims to create safe space for queer women in metro Detroit

Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 14, 2025

In the 1970s and '80s, Detroit had over 50 gay bars and spaces for LGBTQ+ residents to be their authentic...

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The Metro: The commercialization of Pride Month

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro June 18, 2025

It's been more than 50 years since the first Pride march took place in New York City in 1970, commemorating...

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Michigan Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) takes a front row seat as Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) calls for the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its marriage equality decision.
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GOP House members call on SCOTUS to reverse marriage decision

Rick Pluta February 26, 2025

A group of seven conservative GOP legislators put their names on a non-binding resolution Tuesday calling on the U.S. Supreme...

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The Metro: Trans community fears for LGBTQ rights after Trump’s reelection

Dorothy Jones December 12, 2024

Many people in the queer community are on edge after Donald Trump's reelection in November. The Trevor Project, a leading...

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The Metro: Mighty Real Queer Detroit exhibition celebrates queer art during Pride Month

Sydney Waelchli, The Metro June 3, 2024

One of the largest LGBTQ+ art exhibitions is making its return for Pride Month. The Mighty Real Queer biennial event...

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Federal officials warn of possible threats targeting Pride celebrations

Amanda LeClaire May 21, 2024

Federal agencies are warning that the LGBTQ community may be targeted during next month’s Pride celebrations. In a public notice...

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Detroit Sound Conservancy will host a discussion featuring stories shared by Club Heaven’s community followed by a tribute to the music of Heaven, at the Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills on Friday, May 17, 2024.
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The Metro: Club Heaven at The Hawk to celebrate Black LGBTQ history

The Metro May 17, 2024

The city of Farmington Hills and the Detroit Sound Conservancy are teaming up to bring a unique event to The...

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The Metro: Clairmount Center provides housing and support for Detroit’s LGBTQ+ youths

The Metro February 6, 2024

Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center has been serving and supporting LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in the city since 1991. With...

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