Michigan School District In Transgender Discrimination Probe
The U.S. Department of Education says a school district in southeastern Michigan is under federal investigation for possible discrimination against transgender students.
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The U.S. Department of Education says a school district in southeastern Michigan is under federal investigation for possible discrimination against transgender students.
Michigan has changed its policy on requiring an amended birth certificate to change an individual's gender on a state driver's license or identification.
Gidget Groendyk was formerly known as Scott Wade Langford.
A Detroit mom shooting a video of her transgender teen during what appears to be a routine day turns into a watershed moment for the teen.
"People in the LGBT community often don't report crimes because there traditionally has not been a strong relationship with police," Craig said. "We want to change that."
A poignant ad that's been getting a lot of attention online was thrust before sports fans when it aired during the ESPYs.
The state is being sued over its refusal to change gender identities on driver's licenses without a new birth certificate.
On personal Facebook pages, Makela had reportedly likened homosexuality to alcoholism and written things like "the transgender movement is going to assist opportunistic sickos in preying upon children and others."
In the 1970s, Bruce Jenner was a symbol of American masculinity as an Olympic champion. Nearly 40 years later, in an extraordinary television interview, Jenner told the world that he identifies as a woman and has felt gender confusion since he was a little boy growing up in the New York suburbs.
An embalmer and funeral director was fired after disclosing that she was transitioning from male to female.
The 14-year-old was born a girl but identifies as a boy.
A coalition of business leaders and others has been lobbying to add legal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people as a way to attract talent to Michigan.
Federal law "prohibits employers from firing employees because they do not behave according to the employer's stereotypes of how men and women should act," said EEOC attorney Laurie Young.
A Michigan funeral home and a Florida eye clinic illegally fired employees because they're transgender, a federal agency alleged Thursday in two lawsuits.
Businesses and organizations known to be friendly to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are putting out the "help wanted" sign.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information in the death of a transgender woman whose body was found outside a Detroit home last month.
Detroit Police say a transgender woman was killed during an early morning shooting on Tuesday.
It's a first-ever conference of its kind in Michigan, held in hopes of creating a more "inclusive" environment for all students.
The burned torso of a 19-year-old transgender Detroit woman has been identified.
A gay rights group is pushing to make discrimination against gay and transgender Michigan residents illegal.
Motor City Pride is back in the "D" and they had a parade down Jefferson Avenue to celebrate their return to Detroit after 25 years.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Organizers of the Glenlore Trails light show in Commerce Township say a group of people allegedly damaged and stole items from the property Sunday morning and are seeking the public's help in identifying them.
A suspect was taken into custody, and a gun was recovered from the scene, authorities say.
The Detroit Metro Airport expects more than 4 million travelers this holiday season.
Two Detroit organizations want to ensure everyone has something to eat this Christmas.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Rain chances and temperatures increase for the weekend.
Organizers of the Glenlore Trails light show in Commerce Township say a group of people allegedly damaged and stole items from the property Sunday morning and are seeking the public's help in identifying them.
A suspect was taken into custody, and a gun was recovered from the scene, authorities say.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
A charity fund in Oakland County is helping make Christmas special for hundreds of kids. The founder of Oakland County Foster Closet says the organization continues to grow, but it now needs more space.
Police say three people are hospitalized after being shot on Christmas Eve in Oxford, Michigan.
The Detroit Metro Airport is expecting to follow that trend with more than 4 million travelers this holiday season. While Christmas Eve isn't the busiest holiday travel day of the year, there was still plenty of activity at DTW on Tuesday.
Two Detroit organizations want to ensure everyone has something to eat this Christmas.
The family of Brandon Zaner, 38, is devastated after he was shot and killed Saturday outside a gas station in Warren.