As Holly Prepares for Second Annual Pride, Organizers Celebrate the Strides in Between
Everyone is welcome to participate in Holly Pride and Pride Night to show their support and love for those around them
Video: Affirmations Director on Labels, Legislation, and LGBTQ+ Needs
The seasoned community leader spoke with Oakland County Times about what is new at Affirmations, including programs, advocacy work, and conversations happening around labels – from the “alphabet soup” to gender identity.
Village of Holly Passes LGBTQ+ Pride Month Declaration
Designating June as pride month helps substantiate the village of Holly as a community of acceptance and diversity.
Hazel Park Ordinance Banning Conversion Therapy Passes First Reading
“This ordinance prohibiting conversion therapy embodies our ongoing commitment to the LGBTQ community, while also protecting our children from dangerous and discredited practices that have no legitimate medical basis,” said Councilmember Luke Londo…
Ferndale Pride and Community Foundation Award $24,500 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride are distributing $24,500 in grants to 11 community organizations…
Ferndale Pride Shares Love and Activism
The event usually takes place in June, but this year was held in October due to the pandemic. Learn more about Ferndale Pride at www.FerndalePride.com.
How to Get Married at Ferndale Pride, Oct 2, 2021
Dreaming of getting married at Ferndale PRIDE?
Holly Township Library Passes LGBTQ Inclusive Resolution
Rainbow “Safe Zone” stickers now grace Holly Township Library, thanks to a resolution passed recently by the library’s governing board.
Ringwald Theatre Finds New Home at Affirmations in Downtown Ferndale
The Ringwald Theatre’s new space will include multiple upgrades to enhance the audience experience, including an updated lighting system, riser seating, and additional amenities to transform Affirmation’s Community Room into the Ringwald’s new home.
Royal Oak Middle School Flying Rainbow Flag for Pride Month
“SAGA seeks to make ROMS a more welcoming place for everyone.”
Oakland County Raises Rainbow Flag for Pride Month
Demonstrations of pride, such as flying the rainbow flag, help celebrate LGBTQ+ equality and inclusiveness.
Hazel Park Human Rights Ordinance Passes First Reading
It is expected to advance to a third reading and be adopted in April.
Presidential Order Affirms Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ People
President Joe Biden issued the following Executive Order on Jan. 20, solidifying the United States’ commitment to nondiscrimination against people based on sex, gender, and gender expression
Ferndale Pride Selling Shirts to Support LGBTQ Causes
Each year Foundation grants funds to local non-profits. Over the last 9 years, Foundation has distributed more than $200,000 to area organizations.
Unity Fund Established to Support LGBT Candidates in Michigan
It is an encouraging sign, but more needs to be done outside our bubble.
Supreme Court Rules for LGBT Protections, But Activists Say More Work to Go
“It is impossible to discriminate against a person for being homosexual or transgender without discriminating against that individual based on sex,” he wrote.
Storm Does Not Stop the Sea of Rainbows of Ferndale Pride
Storm Does Not Stop the Sea of Rainbows of Ferndale Pride (Olivia Hughes, Crystal Proxmire, June 8, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale’s ninth annual Pride Festival was held June 1st, celebrating the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Ally community (LGBTQIA+). Rainbows were everywhere – from flags, to clothes, to hair. As the festival…
Mom Spreading Love Seeks Volunteers for Free Hug Booth at Ferndale Pride Festival
Mom Spreading Love Seeks Volunteers for Free Hug Booth at Ferndale Pride Festival (Lara Mossa, April 23, 2019) UPDATE: Volunteer hug positions filled up quickly after being announced, but there are many other volunteer opportunities available. More info is available at www.ferndalepride.com FERNDALE, MI – Not everyone feels accepted by friends and family when they…
Dave Garcia to Return as Affirmation’s Director
Dave Garcia to Return as Affirmation’s Director (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 13, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Former Affirmations Executive Director Dave Garcia is returning after five years of working for Los Angeles LGBT Center in California. Garcia left affirmations early in 2014 to take the lead of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, which has six…
HRC Gives Ferndale, Detroit Perfect Scores for LGBTQ Equality
HRC Gives Ferndale, Detroit Perfect Scores for LGBTQ Equality (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2018) Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Detroit, MI – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Equality Federation Institute team up each year to rate municipalities in terms of LGBTQ inclusivity and measures of equality. This year Ferndale joined the ranks of those…