This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports that after decades of fighting the United Methodist Church has voted to welcome the Queers. In politics, a historic win for trans folks in West Virginia & North Carolina. Utah tries a tra

Republican extremists fail in Kentucky, Candace Parker retires from the WNBA and Curve dropped it’s 2024 lesbian power list - April 29, 2024

9 days ago 22m 25s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on some good political news; Republican extremists in Kentucky fail and Kansas governor stands with trans kids. A school board in Pennsylvania tried it but the community fought back. In c

Great news. Title IX now protects LGBTQ+ students, it’s Lesbian Visibility Week & the WNBA is planning to expand - April 22, 2024

16 days ago 24m 39s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on a trans woman who was pushed onto the New York subway tracks and survived. In politics, the Biden administration finally drops new Title IX protections which include LGBTQ+ students wh

Feed Swap Friday with I’m Feeling Queer Today podcast - The Label Game

19 days ago 43m 42s

Welcome to our Feed Swap Friday. Today we’re excited to share an episode from our friends at I’m Feeling Queer Today! In this episode, Alex and Lily unpack the roles that labels play within queer identities and how they serve (or don’t serve) q

We remember Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in Florida, Democrats show support for the “Day of No Silence”, Brittney & Cherelle Griner are expecting their first child, and DJ Mister Cee passes away - April 15, 2024

23 days ago 18m 48s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in Florida. In politics, Democrats introduced a resolution that aligned with the “Day of No Silence” to advocate for inclusion in schools.

Meraxes Medina, we speak your name, Wisconsin governor vetoes anti-trans legislation again and South Carolina wins the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship - April 8, 2024

Apr 8th, 2024 23m 16s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares the findings of Cecilia Gentili’s death. We will also speak the name of Meraxes Medina, a 24 year-old Latina trans woman was murdered in LA. In politics, we’ve got some wins to celebrate i

President Biden tweeted about Transgender Day of Visibility and the Internet went wild, Lil Nas & skaiwater collab & Ncuti Gatwa set to be the next Doctor Who - April 2, 2024

Apr 2nd, 2024 17m 22s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn kicks off the pod with two Queer News tips that came through from our listeners. First, a high school in Massachusetts holds a social justice conference for high school students by high school st

A Word from Anna: Full Episode Will Drop Tomorrow

Apr 1st, 2024 1m 40s

Family, I just wanted to drop a quick word letting you know that a full episode is coming your way tomorrow. I just needed time to rest. I appreciate you and will talk to you tomorrow. -Anna

News updates on Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill, Alex Franco we speak your name, and congratulations to Jarrett Hill & Tre’vell Anderson for their NAACP Image Award win - March 25, 2024

Mar 25th, 2024 26m 26s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares updates on a couple of stories she’s been following. The stories of Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill. We also need to share news about Alex Franco, a trans man who was murdered in Utah. In poli

Interview: Juju Bae & Anna DeShawn discuss her HULU show "Living for the Dead", her ancestral connection & the upcoming release of her first book “The Book of Juju”

Mar 22nd, 2024 30m 26s

From ancestral connections to the power of dreams, Anna DeShawn & Juju Bae talk about their spiritual journey's and how that informs their everyday lives. They also talk about Juju's adventures on the hit Hulu show "Living for the Dead", the re

Florida settlement is a big win against Don’t Say Gay, we remember David Mixner, and Sisters in Cinema opens Media Arts Center - March 18, 2024

Mar 18th, 2024 29m 28s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn celebrates the settlement in Florida that rolled back some of the Don’t Say Gay legislation in Florida. Anna also shares her thoughts on the summary report from the Medical Examiner’s office that

Feed Swap Friday: Sex Ed with DB: Late Bloomer Lesbianism with Alayna Joy

Mar 15th, 2024 13m 24s

Welcome to our Feed Swap Friday. Today we’re excited to share an episode preview from our friends at Sex Ed with DB! In this episode, DB sits down with queer content creator Alayna Joy to talk about her "late bloomer lesbian” coming out experie

We remember Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill and the queer history made at the Oscars - March 11, 2024

Mar 11th, 2024 10m 25s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill. Chevy was a black trans man who was murdered in Atlanta. Anna also talks about the queer history made at the 96th Academy Awards. In full transparency,

Man found guilty in federal hate crime case, Laverne Cox drops part two of her TripHopera, and Queer Eye to replace Bobby Berk with Jeremiah Brent - March 4, 2024

Mar 4th, 2024 18m 13s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the country’s first federal hate crime about gender identity. Anna gives a Nex Benedict update as well. In politics, Ghana passed an anti-LGBTQ bill where queer folks could be imprison

Interview: Raquel Willis joins Anna DeShawn to discuss her new book "The Risk It Takes To Bloom"

Feb 29th, 2024 31m 38s

This is a special drop to end a beautiful Black History Month. We are coming to you with an interview featuring Raquel Willis. Anna DeShawn had the opportunity to sit down with Raquel and discuss her new book "The Risk It Takes To Bloom". They

Nex Benedict we speak your name today, HIV/AIDS advocate & icon Hydeia Broadbent passes away and the Catholic church calls Cecilia Gentili’s homegoing services a scandal - February 26, 2024

Feb 26th, 2024 25m 16s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the tragic death of Nex Benedict. Nex, we speak your name today. In politics, government officials can refuse to marry you in Tennessee. In culture & entertainment, HIV advocate and sh

Greece has legalized same-sex marriage, thousands pay their respects to Cecilia Gentili in New York City, and Baylor finally retires Brittney Griner’s jersey - February 19, 2024

Feb 19th, 2024 24m 1s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on some global news. Greece has legalized same-sex marriage and Nepal has recognized it’s first lesbian marriage. In politics, a Tennessee pride organization wins $500,000 in an anti-LGBT

We celebrate the life of Cecilia Gentili, Utah passes anti-trans bathroom law, and Brittney Griner’s book “Coming Home” is available for pre-order - February 12, 2024

Feb 12th, 2024 20m 41s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn celebrates the life of Cecilia Gentili, an icon who passed away last week. In politics, Utah becomes the 11th state to pass legislation restricting bathroom rights for our trans siblings. Indiana

A win! Anti-trans legislation is defeated in Iowa, The Advocate Educator’s Handbook” book drops, and Baylor will retire Brittney Griner’s jersey - February 5, 2024

Feb 5th, 2024 26m 41s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn finally gets to report on a political win because anti-trans legislation is defeated in Iowa. While Florida is still up to its same shenanigans. In culture & entertainment, I attended “The Advoca

We remember ABilly Jones-Hennin, a scholarship is named to honor O’Shae Sibley & Queer Eye drama heats up the interwebs - January 29, 2024

Jan 29th, 2024 22m 11s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers ABilly Jones-Hennin, a life long LGBTQ advocate who passed away last week at the age of 81. In politics, three hundred anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced across 35 states so far this

Kitty Monroe we speak your name, Missouri hears 9 anti-trans bills in one day, Anna attends Creating Change, GLAAD wins an Emmy, Giselle Byrd makes history & Shannon Balenciaga is on VH1’s “My True Crime Story” - January 22, 2024

Jan 22nd, 2024 31m 53s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Kitty Monroe, a Latina trans woman who was murdered in Arizona. Missouri is continuing their commitment to hate with another record day of hearing 9 anti-trans & anti-LGBTQ bills in one

A Dr. King Special Edition: Honoring Coretta while Remembering Martin

Jan 15th, 2024 18m 58s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares some top queer news stories and drops a special edition honoring the work of Coretta Scott King while celebrating everything Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was to the world. Just as Dr. K

Part 2 - End of the Year Special Edition featuring the Bad Queers podcast: Queers be going through it

Jan 8th, 2024 1h 20m

Family, Happy New Year 🎉 This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is in the midst of ramping back up into the groove of life post the holidays. So for today we are dropping part two of the special end of the year recap Anna did with

Part 1 - End of the Year Special Edition featuring the Bad Queers podcast: Queers be going through it

Dec 27th, 2023 1h 17m

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is still in the midst of the holiday turn down. She is actively enjoying her rest, relaxation and reflection season. We hope you are too but we aren’t leaving y’all with nothing. Today we are dro

Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduces legislation to stop the book bans, Native Son publishes its Black Gay & Queer Men’s list of 2023, BET addresses being Black & Gay & we feature the Second Sunday podcast - December 18, 2023

Dec 18th, 2023 43m 40s

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Representative Ayanna Pressley introducing the "Books Save Lives Act '' legislation to stop the book bans. Native Son publishes its annual “Class of 2023” list featuring all Black Gay