http://www.tri.org/ en-us Copyright 2009, tri.org Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:32:31 -0500 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:32:31 -0500 Community TRI CMS The news feed from TRI.ORG. http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F12%2F24%2Fyear-end-letter-from-our-executive-director.html I’d like to first say thank for supporting Triangle through all of the changes that have occurred during 2008. Some staff have moved on to blossom in other areas of nonprofit work. We all benefit from those moves because it increases the network of pro-LGBT persons, allies, and organizations.As a member of the community, you have seen the effectiveness of Triangle through lobbying in Lansing to create more favorable laws for LGBT citizens. We will continue to press the legislature for equal rights. You also know the needed support that Triangle gives to victims of violence and hate crimes. Hate crime is on the rise. When economic hardship rises, the number of hate crimes also increases. Sadly, this means the number of victims also increases. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F12%2F23%2Falicia-skillman-to-lead-triangle-foundation.html Triangle Foundation is pleased to announce attorney and long-time community advocate Alicia J. Skillman as Executive Director.Ms. Skillman brings extensive experience in public policy and advocacy, fundraising and management and has a demonstrated track record of commitment to LGBT equality. Beginning January 2009, Alicia will be melding her activism and legal career to continue the mission of anti-violence against the LGBT community and to push legislative policy for equal rights.Ms. Skillman has been an activist in the LGBT community for several years. Ms. Skillman is the co-founder of PFLAG Family Reunion of Detroit, an organization that reaches out to parents and families of LGBT people, especially African-American families. She has presented seminars at the National PFLAG Conference addressing issues involving families of color. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F12%2F19%2F13th-annual-michigan-lesbian-gay-comedyfest.html Join over 1,000 new and old friends for an incredible night with 4 national comedians on Saturday, March 14, 2009 with two shows at 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Check out all the details and get your tickets at www.comedyfest.org! Fri, 19 Dec 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F11%2F14%2Fhate-crimes-legislation-passes-michigan-house.html Detroit, MI -- Friday, November 14, 2008 -- This morning Triangle Foundation Director of Victim Services, Melissa Pope, testified before the Michigan House Judiciary Committee to advocate for passage of the Michigan Anti-Bias Crime Statute (HB 6340 and 6341). We are thrilled to report that this evening, the Michigan House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed this hate crimes legislation! As a result of Triangle Foundation's 17 years of direct work with victims of anti-LGBT violence, our organization has seen the need for these kinds of protections, and we have advocated for hate crimes legislation for over ten years. This evening's passage is a huge victory for our community and for our state! Fri, 14 Nov 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F10%2F10%2Fmarriage-victory-in-connecticut.html The Connecticut Supreme Court issued an opinion today overturning the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The justices voted 4-3, declaring that, according to Connecticut's state constitution, "same sex couples cannot be denied the freedom to marry." This historic ruling will provide additional security and protections to the thousands Fri, 10 Oct 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F10%2F01%2F1-of-2-teens-sentenced-in-wayland-videotaped-beating-case.html WAYLAND, Mich. (WOOD-TV) -- One of the two female teenagers accused in connection with beating a classmate that was caught on video has been sentenced. The attack happened at Wayland Union High School on the final day of school last year. The 14-year-old victim said she was attacked because she is gay. However, the suspects said that wasn't a factor. One of the 15-year-old suspects pleaded guilty last month in family court Wed, 1 Oct 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F09%2F22%2Fnew-information-in-the-murder-of-jeremy-waggoner.html POLICE RELEASE DESCRIPTION OF PERSON OF INTEREST IN THE MURDER OF JEREMY WAGGONERThe Detroit Police Department has released the description of the person last seen with murder victim Jeremy Waggoner the night of Monday, June 9, 2008 at Mephisto's Bar in Hamtramck. The person of interest is a white male who is 5'10" to 5'11" tall at a weight of 250 pounds or more with light blonde hair, which could possibly be gray and possibly with a receding hairline, and a light colored beard. This person, who is in his mid to late thirties, may be named "Rich." Mon, 22 Sep 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F09%2F21%2Ftriangle-welcomes-new-director-of-policy.html Triangle Foundation is pleased to welcome Bernadette Brown as our new Director of Policy. Born and raised in Detroit, Bernadette received her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and her Juris Doctorate from Boston. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F06%2F27%2Fanti-gay-assault-in-west-michigan-school.html Watch this Video of the Attack WAYLAND - Triangle Foundation is investigating Tuesday's brutal pre-meditated attack on a Wayland Union High School student. In a statement on WOOD TV 8's website, Police Chief Dan Miller said, "It was a pretty vicious attack on the one gal. She didn't know it was coming. She obviously went down to the floor very quick and tried to fend off her attackers." The story went on to say that Fri, 27 Jun 2008 http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tri.org%2Fnews%2F2008%2F05%2F15%2Fvictory-in-california.html Today's historic decision is a victory for all Californians who cherish fairness and opportunity. Two people in a committed, trusting and loving relationship in California will have the support that comes with marriage. Now California will be a state where every person has the opportunity to realize their hopes and dreams by being able to marry the person they love. The California marriage decision will affect over 36 million people - well over 10% of the total population of America. Thu, 15 May 2008