Jason Collins Passed Away at 47, The DOJ demands the names of trans youth from NYC Langone, and El Bar brings Latino culture to Chicago's North Halstead

This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story breaks down the subpoena handed to NYU Langone on behalf of the DOJ. In Minnesota, Students walk out after a 7-1 vote to remove "A Mother of A Revolution!" from their spring concert. In sports, Jason Collins Passes Away at 47 and the community is mourning a real champion. In culture and entertainment, Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art Finally Unveils At The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, and Our Friends at Windy City Times tell us all about North Halsted's new Latino night club El Bar.

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This week's episode of Queer News is packed with historic milestones, urgent calls for justice, and accountability. Here is your social-media-ready breakdown of every story from Episode 338.

This Week's Top Story

NYU Langone Demanded To Hand Over List Of Names Of Trans Youth Seeking Gender Affirming Care

NYU Langone is one of multiple hospitals on the receiving end of a subpoena issued by the DOJ demanding the submission of "providers [names] and others who were involved in offering such care at NYULH in that timeframe." By providers the subpoena means doctors, assistants, nurses, accountants, and even volunteers who are involved in gender-affirming care in any capacity are under scrutiny. Within the same subpoena the DOJ requests 'information' on the trans youth receiving gender-affirming care but what they're requesting is vague at best and purposefully obtuse at worst. They want names of the patients, but in addition to that they essentially want the patient's entire history as well.

Hospitals who've received subpoenas are meeting with their legal teams to prep patients and providers on how best to protect themselves during this time. With the continuous changes in laws, reduction in federal funding for gender-affirming care and the heavy over-policing of people's bodies the Trump administration is advancing their anti-trans agenda at an alarming rate. That's why it's imperative for people to speak out against anti-trans rhetoric.

This Week In Politics

Minnesota School Pulls "A Mother of A Revolution!" From Spring Concert Due To LGBTQ+ Ties

Band students at WaterTown High School have been prepping for months for their spring concert which showcases the instrumental piece titled "A Mother of A Revolution". The school board held a meeting six days before the spring concert to determine whether or not the students would be permitted to play the piece due to composition's ties to the lgbtq+ community. "A Mother of A Revolution" was composed by Omar Thomas back in 2019 as a homage to all trans women, but especially Marsha P. Johnson who is known for her bravery during the Stonewall Uprisings.

In a 7-1 vote, the school board voted almost unanimously to remove the piece from the spring concert, much to the dismay of many students and faculty including Board President Laurie Hoffmann, the only board member who voted against removing the composition from the spring concert. The Board members who voted in favor of removing the song described the piece as "indoctrination", and were concerned that the playing of the song could invoke political violence. News spread quickly about the school board's decision, and in response on May 13th hundreds of students staged a walkout in protest. As things stand right now, "A Mother of A Revolution" is still pulled from the spring concert.

This Week In Sports

Jason Collins Passes Away At 47

Family, former NBA player Jason Collins has passed away surrounded by friends and loved ones at 47. Collins legacy with the NBA as the first openly Gay player in the NBA broke down doors (and prejudice) for other players to come out should they wish to do so. No other players have done so in the NBA, but Collins legacy lives on in the work he's done since his NBA retirement by raising funds for multiple LGBTQ+ organizations such as the Trevor Project.

Collins' family shared the following message after his passing: "We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma. Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly."

This Week In Culture & Entertainment

Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art Finally Unveils At The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

The National Museum of African Art Has debuted a New Exhibit. Titled Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art, the exhibit "is based on years of close collaboration and dialogue with African visual art practitioners who claim belonging in the LGBTQ+ community, however they define those terms. They are united by a simple, shared declaration: We are here and always have been and will be." The exhibit is supported by the Fisher Arts Impact Fund.

El Bar Opens In North Halstead

Opened on St. On Patrick's Day of this year, El Bar specializes in agave spirits and latin music, promising a great time for guests, but especially latino guests. Writer Lu Calzada from the Windy City Times got to speak with the owner Miguel about the creation of a latino place for queer people in North Halstead. Miguel told Lu "Every bar always has [something] like a Latino night…But I feel like it would be nice to have more Latino bars in the area and also try something different."

Anna's Word

This week, Anna DeShawn shares a deeply grounding word inspired by her experience emceeing Lambda Legal's recent Bon Foster Celebration. Standing in front of hundreds of people helping to raise vital funds for the legal fight protecting our communities, Anna experienced a powerful moment of alignment. She opens up about the overwhelming community love she received after stepping off the stage and the profound reminder of what it feels like to be exactly where you are supposed to be.

Anna challenges the family to step into spaces that allow them to thrive effortlessly. Finding yourself isn't about forcing a path—it's about stepping into your element and recognizing the things that come to you with absolute ease.

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