11/11/2024

IRONWOOD – On Saturday a group calling themselves the U.P. Rainbow Pride group organized a Collective Scream event at locations across the U.P. Including at Northwind Food Co-op in Ironwood.  The group’s Facebook page says in part: “We know emotions are high right now and we could ALL use an outlet and some solidarity. Join us across the Upper Peninsula to scream together.” The post also said “We will lead a short grounding exercise and collective scream here on Facebook live and Instagram live.” This audio from the groups Facebook Page.  WUPM / WHRY went to the Ironwood event to see what the event was all about and to record comments from local organizers.  We were singled out in front of the attending group and then asked to leave, being told it was a private gathering though the Facebook post said it was open to everyone.  Similar gatherings took place Saturday night in Marquette, Ishpeming and Copper Harbor.