We speak their names; Starr Brown and Kita Bee, Jennifer Hudson is honored at the GLAAD Media Awards and the WNBA celebrates at the White House - May 6, 2024

Join your favorite queer radio personality, Anna DeShawn, for this powerful Queer News World AIDS Day special. In this episode, we confront a critical yet under-discussed issue: the impact of HIV on Black women. Through heartfelt storytelling, historical context, and expert voices, Anna shines a light on systemic inequalities, cultural stigmas, and the resilience of Black women in the face of an epidemic. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

2 Joulu 202429min

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn reports on Quanesha "Cocoa" Shantel, a Black trans woman who was murdered in Greensboro, North Carolina. In politics, Representative elect Sarah McBride has been banned from the women's bathroom in the US Capitol. In culture & entertainment, Jussie Smollett's conviction has been overturned in Illinois, BlaqueOut Magazine releases an interactive map to remember our trans siblings and Khalid is outed by an ex-boyfriend. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 3:38 - Top Queer News stories 4:22 - Quanesha "Cocoa" Shantel, a Black trans woman who was murdered in Greensboro, North Carolina 7:16 - Representative elect Sarah McBride has been banned from the women's bathroom in the US Capitol 14:53 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 15:12 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 15:40 - Jussie Smollett's conviction has been overturned in Illinois 20:00 - BlaqueOut Magazine releases an interactive map to remember our trans siblings 22:36 - Khalid is outed by an ex-boyfriend & claps back with the best reply 24:38 - Anna's Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Check out BlaqueOut Magazine T.R.A.I.I. ​​https://blaqueout.com/traii Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

25 Marras 202426min

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn we remember trans pioneer Sir Lady Java. I'm still over this election. Can we start there? But there were a lot of wins by LGBTQ folks across the country so let's run those down. Nex Benedict's school district is found to have violated multiple Title IX violations. A group of fraternity bros decided to commit a hate crime, I'll tell you all about it, and let's talk about the LGBTQ folks nominated for Grammy's. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 2:15 - Top Queer News stories 3:04 - We remember Sir Lady Java 6:38 - LGBTQ politicians win across the country 12:52 - Nex Benedicts school is found to have violated multiple Title IX violations 16:52 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 17:07 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 17:37 - A group of fraternity bros decided to commit a hate crime 22:03 - Let's celebrate the LGBTQ folks nominated for Grammy's 23:47 - Anna's Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

18 Marras 202427min

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn she digs into the aftermath of Trump's shocking re-election and dissects its implications for the LGBTQ+ community. Anna is pleased to have Mony Ruiz Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois, join us as we explore practical steps to legally and personally protect ourselves and our loved ones. Don't miss this essential discussion on how to prepare, protect, and persist during challenging times. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:29 - Anna DeShawn reflects on Trump's win 9:27 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 9:46 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 10:12 - Mony & Anna talk about how to prepare and protect your rights 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Equality Illinois Resources https://www.equalityillinois.us/lgbtq-resource-guide/ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

11 Marras 202428min

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn there is no bigger story than the presidential election taking place tomorrow. The stakes are high and so it our anxiety. Let's talk about it. In culture and entertainment, a teacher outs a trans student in the UK and gets banned, one of Matthew Shepard's murderers tries to get his sentence reduced, and we have a follow up to the hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride in Atlanta. They know who did it. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - Beyonce at Kamala Harris rally in Houston, Texas 2:56 - Top Queer News stories 3:34 - It's time to vote! Election Day is tomorrow #voteblue 10:11 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 10:35 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 11:05 - A teacher outs a trans student in the UK and gets banned 13:47 - One of Matthew Shepard's murderers tries to get his sentence reduced 15:52 - The hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride in Atlanta. They know who did it. 18:59 - Anna's Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

4 Marras 202423min

In this special episode join Anna DeShawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as they explore the fascinating and groundbreaking life of Hattie McDaniel. We know Hattie was the first Black woman to win an Oscar for her role in Gone With the Wind but what you probably didn't know was that she was bisexual. Tune in to her remarkable journey in old Hollywood and the untold stories of her journey. From her involvement in the secretive Sewing Circle to her friendships with influential figures and the challenges she faced in a segregated society. This video sheds light on the complexities and triumphs of an incredible woman who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and Black culture. #LGBTQHistory #HattieMcDaniel #QueerHistory #HollywoodSecrets #BlackExcellence #BisexualIcons #Trailblazers #HiddenHistories #LGBTQIcons #FilmHistory #HollywoodLegends 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Follow Amanda for More LGBTQ History Official Website - https://www.yesterqueers.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yesterqueers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yesterqueers/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

28 Loka 202420min

In this special episode join Anna Deshawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as they dive into the incredible story of Amelio Robles, the first openly transgender soldier in Mexican military history. Discover how Robles, a Colonel who fought under Zapata, transitioned in the early 20th century and was embraced by his comrades for embodying the epitome of a machismo soldier. In this video, learn how Amelio navigated post-war life, maintained his authentic identity, and left a lasting legacy that challenges conventional narratives around gender and history. Don't miss this powerful episode that not only honors Amelio Robles but also celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. #AmelioRobles #LGBTQHistoryMonth #QueerHistory #HispanicHeritageMonth #TransPride #RevolutionaryHero #AnnaDeshawn #AmandaTheHistorian Follow Amanda for More LGBTQ History Official Website - https://www.yesterqueers.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yesterqueers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yesterqueers/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

25 Loka 202420min

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn will report on the groundbreaking case of Dime Doe, a Black trans woman whose murder has sparked outrage and demands for justice. In politics, Anna will examine the transphobic comments made by Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao and celebrate the progress made for LGBTQ+ veterans who were unfairly dismissed under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." And finally, we'll bring you uplifting stories from the world of culture and entertainment, including the rescue of a beloved queer bar and the incredible achievements of four queer individuals who received the MacArthur Genius Grant. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - Amanda of Yesterqueers intros our next LGBTQ history video on Amelio Robles 2:11 - Top Queer News stories 2:52 - Dime Doe, a Black trans woman whose murder has sparked outrage and demands for justice 5:21 - Let's examine the transphobic comments made by Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao 8:18 - LGBTQ+ veterans who were unfairly dismissed under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell. 11:33 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 12:02 Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 12:32 - Need a podcast editor? Hemlock Creek Productions is a Black & Queer owned production house. Reach out and tell them Queer News sent you. https://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/ 13:15 - Queer bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene raises $196,000 to rebuild 15:59 - Four queers receiving the MacArthur Genius Grant 19:54 - Raven-Symoné is back on television 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

21 Loka 202423min