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YPSILANTI — Eastern Michigan University showed its support of Pride Month with a large presence at Detroit’s Motor City Pride festival at Hart Plaza this past weekend (June 8-9) and at Ypsi Pride on June 8. Eastern’s sponsorship of Motor City Pride included the unveiling of its “Grow With Us” theme highlighting the various connections between flowers and the pride community. 

Eastern provided attendees at both events with giveaways and educational resources to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

“Everyone deserves a safe and inclusive environment to learn and grow,” said Emma Mentley Wuetrich, coordinator for EMU’s LGBT Resource Center. “We aim to support, educate, and create meaningful experiences for our LGBTQ+ community, both on campus and within southeastern Michigan,” 

In addition to giveaways of unique Pride Month materials, the University developed a special website explaining the different pride flags and the symbolism of certain flowers and their representation in the queer community. 

Motor City Pride, which attracted more than 65,000 people, is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to promoting awareness and equality for the LGBTQ+ community. It is the state’s largest pride celebration. In addition to Motor City Pride, Eastern participated in Ypsi Pride in Ypsilanti Historic Depot Town and will host a DEI Movie Break on Wednesday, June 12, at 2 p.m. in EMU’s Student Center, room 270, for a viewing of De-Lovely to honor Pride Month.

For additional information, contact EMU's LGBT Resource Center website.

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