Nov 9 – Transgender Job Fair at Affirmations in Ferndale
The only job fair in Michigan dedicated to the transgender community.
Nov 9 – Transgender Job Fair at Affirmations in Ferndale
The only job fair in Michigan dedicated to the transgender community.
Sept 30 – Transgender Health Fair at Affirmations in Ferndale
The Transgender Health Fair takes place on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Affirmations in Downtown Ferndale from 1pm to 4pm.
Transgender Helpline Offers Support, Information, and Kindness
Crandall Crocker said TGMI receives about 75 calls per month, ranging from those seeking advice to…
Transgender Michigan Co-Founder Reflects on 25 Years of Activism and Inclusion
“I was waiting someone else. And then finally I thought, ‘Well if no one else is going to do it I’m going to do it.’”
November 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance Services Across Michigan
The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.
Erspamer Resigns, Transgender Activist Reyes Named Affirmations Interim Director
Erspamer Resigns, Transgender Activist Reyes Named Affirmations Interim Director (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 29, 2018) Ferndale, MI- After two years as Executive Director of Affirmations LGBTQ Community Center in Ferndale, Susan Ersparmer has resigned in the midst of financial concerns and staff issues. Following Erspamer’s resignation, the Board of Directors voted Wednesday night to appoint…
Pride in the Park Brings Transgender People Together
Pride in the Park Brings Transgender People Together (Julia Music, Aug. 22, 2017) Transgender Michigan is celebrating its 20th year as a non-profit advocacy group for transgender people in the state of Michigan. This year their annual event, Transgender Pride saw record breaking crowds as more than 500 people gathered in Geary Park to celebrate…
Hundreds Rally in Royal Oak to Support Transgender Troops
Hundreds Rally in Royal Oak to Support Transgender Troops (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 30, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – In spite of the pain that came with President Donald Trump’s Wednesday morning tweet announcing that transgender people would no longer be welcome in the military, there was an atmosphere of hope and love at a…
Dr. Who’s John Barrowman Shares Advice to Transgender Teens (video)
Dr. Who’s John Barrowman Shares Advice to Transgender Teens (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2017) Novi, MI – The actor who plays Captain Jack Harkness in Dr. Who, John Barrowman, had a crowd of people cheering at this weekend’s Motor City Comic Con in Novi when an audience member asked him for words of…
Michigan Transgender Health Fair in Ferndale Sept. 24
Michigan Transgender Health Fair in Ferndale Sept. 24 (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – The Michigan Transgender Health Fair is coming up on Saturday September 24 from 1-4pm at Affirmations LGBT Community Center in Ferndale , Michigan. We’ll have lots of exhibitors and some great speakers. Dr Will Powers who will soon be joining Dr Paul…
Voices of Transgender Pride: Dan Herrle (2 of 15)
Voices of Transgender Pride: Dan Herrle (2 of 15) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The largest gathering of transgender people in Michigan happens every year in Ferndale with over 200 gender non-conforming individuals and supporters coming together for Transgender Pride in the Park. An unexpected downpour had nearly 100 people huddled…
Voices of Transgender Pride: Andrea from Indiana (1 of 15)
Voices of Transgender Pride: Andrea from Indiana (1 of 15) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The largest gathering of transgender people in Michigan happens every year in Ferndale with over 200 gender non-conforming individuals and supporters coming together for Transgender Pride in the Park. An unexpected downpour had nearly 100 people…
Activist for Transgender Community Darnell Jones Dies of Cancer
Activist for Transgender Community Darnell Jones Dies of Cancer (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 30, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The LGBTQ community lost an ally and an activist Wednesday as Darnell Jones, Vice President of Gender Identity Network Alliance, died due to complications from cancer. Jones was a pharmacist by day and an activist at night,…
Ferndale Pride Doubles Down on Transgender Inclusion (video)
Ferndale Pride Doubles Down on Transgender Inclusion (video) Ferndale, MI – With flags of many color combinations fluttering around downtown along with the traditional LGBTQ rainbow ones, Ferndale Pride set a conscious scene of inclusion for many groups at the diversity-themed festival June 4. “Today we gather to celebrate being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer,…
Law: Protecting Transgender People in the Workplace
Law: Protecting Transgender People in the Workplace (Guest View by R. Scott Oswald and David Scher, The Employment Law Group, Nov. 1, 2015) In recent years, the United States has experienced a seismic shift in cultural attitudes towards what we have come to know as the “LGBT” community. The distinct groups that comprise this alphabet…
Pride in the Park Gives Transgender People a Chance to Share their Stories
Pride in the Park Gives Transgender People a Chance to Share their Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 10, 2015) Transgender people from around Michigan and beyond were welcomed to Ferndale’s Geary Park on Saturday for the Annual Transgender Pride in the Park celebration. In the midst of the community potluck, surrounded by vendor and agency…
Transgender Woman Found Murdered in Detroit
Transgender Woman Found Murdered in Detroit (C. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2015) A 20 year old transgender woman was found murdered this morning according to a statement by Equality Michigan. The release states: The body of 20-year old Amber Monroe was found murdered in Detroit this morning. Early reports claim that she was shot, but information…
Detroit Transgender Voices Shared in Newly Released “Treasure” Film
Detroit Transgender Voices Shared in Newly Released “Treasure” Film (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2015) “I just hope it brings her family some peace. I hope the other transgender men and women activists inspire others to stand up and be activists too.” That is what Director Dream Hampton said about her film “Treasure: From…
Transgender Expression Reigns with Successful Day of Visibility
Transgender Expression Reigns with Successful Day of Visibility (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2015) “Expression is a human right,” said Rachel Weisserman who hosted the Transgender Day of Visibility at Five15 Royal Oak on Tuesday night. About 50 transgender people and allies joined together to celebrate expression and camaraderie for Transgender Day of Visibility. With…