Love, Acceptance, and a Little Bit of Carpentry at Ferndale Pride

(Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2024)

Ferndale, MI – The month of June started out with a celebration of diversity and the 14th annual Ferndale Pride Festival. The event provides a full day of family-friendly fun, as well as education and activism, that supports the LGBTQ+ community.

Lining Nine Mile Road were tents of various organizations and businesses excited to serve this population of people who are growing in visibility, yet still struggling for equality and acceptance. In Ferndale, the welcoming atmosphere is apparent year round, with several queer-focused organizations, welcoming public art – including a rainbow crosswalk, and a motto that says “You Belong Here.”

Yet there are still struggles.