The Michigan University published the Michigan Gayly newspaper for the LGBTQ+
community in 2019, the year it was founded. The Michigan Gayly was the first student
publication at the University of Michigan specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ issues. The
Michigan Gayly is published monthly. Students of the university, graduates and
undergraduates write articles exclusively covering the LGBTQ+community. The
University of Michigan publication.
Univ. of Michigan: The Michigan Gayly focus on the Queer journalism & creativity; facing self-censorship amid DEI cuts.“Spectrum Center / Oral History Project”: Support groups, archives, advocacy as it focusses on the Continuing LGBTQ+ community building and storytelling.
The Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Gayly, Shoshana Weinstein said that the paper was
published in order to let everyone be aware of the Queer community. She said that not
many give attention to the LGBTQ+ policies in media or the campus. Weinstein was very
much excited about the response the newspaper has received. She thought that not
many would come in support or contribute but the students wrote articles about the
community. The newspaper had articles of writers coming out and sharing their
experience as well.
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The newspaper covered politics, business, health, lifestyle exclusively for the
community and any news that involved or concerned the community. Weinstein said
that though people know that there is existence of LGBTQ community, they are highly
ignored by the society. She said that through this newspaper people who do not know
any queer or trans person will read it and understand, Weinstein said that not one
person can fight against prevailing homophobia, but she believes that these articles will
bring in a change.
Their Mission is to elevate the voices of queer people, particularly marginalized
communities within the LGBTQ+ community (queer people of color, trans and
nonbinary folks, etc.), and to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues for all readers. As
they articles on LGBTQ+ celebrities and culture, politics, current events, personal
essays, and opinion pieces. The publication also serves as an outlet for creative writing
and visual art by U-M students. Community Involvement Has collaborated with other
queer newspapers and the “University’s Spectrum Center”, and publishes a weekly
newsletter and a podcast called “Generation Q”.
The University of Michigan Press publishes books and resources related to gay studies,
including scholarly works and resources for educators. As they also focus on the series
on queer Theatre, drama and performance between critics, activists, playwrights,
performers, and theorists based on the community.
University of Michigan Library:
The library’s collections support the study of sexuality across various academic disciplines, including the personal experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, with a focus on
intersections of gender, race, class, and other identities.
Other Universities with Prominent LGBTQ+ Student Publications or Resources:
University of North Carolina –Chapel Hill: Lambda Magazine focus on the Oldest
LGBTQ+ student publication in the U.S. offering semesterly issues filled with
progressive journalism, analysis, and cultural work.
Kent State University: Fusion Magazine focus on the Biannual LGBTQ+ magazine
with award-winning journalism. magazine exploring sexuality, discrimination, mental
health, sports, and more through long-form articles and photo essays.
Tulane University Law School: Tulane Journal of Law & Sexuality focus on the
Scholarly law review addressing LGBTQ+ legal issues.
