Detroit Police Boost Efforts To Reach Out To LGBT Community
"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."
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"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.
Michigan's gas and diesel prices have risen noticeably every day this week, with gas prices inching closer to $5 a gallon and diesel prices continuing to set records, AAA says.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
Michigan's gas and diesel prices have risen noticeably every day this week, with gas prices inching closer to $5 a gallon and diesel prices continuing to set records, AAA says.
A spokesperson with the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas National Guard confirmed that the pilot ejected and is in stable condition.
Stevie Wonder's two December shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's new "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday, triggering an evacuation order along part of County Road 633, the county's emergency management said.
One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.
An NCAA football committee says that while it cannot overturn Western Michigan's loss to Michigan earlier this month, it acknowledges the game would have had a different outcome if replay protocols were followed.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days' notice before any "demolition" occurs at the Kennedy Center. Meanwhile, President Trump says he's facing a big decision on Iran while complaints continue over gas prices. CBS News has this report.
A bird strike is a possible cause of an F-16 fighter crash in northern Michigan on Thursday. The pilot was injured and is receiving medical care. CBS Detroit has this report.
Metro Detroit will see mostly sunny skies with a high around 73 on Friday. But rain is in the forecast for Saturday morning and afternoon.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
CBS News got an inside look in the newly restore Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, months after an attack.