Meet Jeanne Cordova: Mother of the West Coast LGBTQ Movement
In this episode, Anna & Amanda have a wide-ranging conversation about Jeanne Córdova and what lessons from her work are most relevant today. Born in Germany and raised in Los Angeles, Jeanne Córdova w...
21 Mar 202541min
We remember Amyri Dior, Rep. Sarah McBride stood up to the bullies, and Chappell Roan dropped a lesbian country track - March 17, 2025
Family, welcome back to Queer News, where we break down the stories that matter to us—because our stories deserve to be heard. This week, we honor Amyri Dior, a Black trans woman whose life was t...
17 Mar 202529min
Meet Ma Rainey: The Unapologetically Queer Mother of the Blues
In this episode, Anna & Amanda dive deep into the story of Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey, the Mother of the Blues. Born and raised in Alabama, she first took to the stage around the age of 12 and never looked ...
14 Mar 202530min
Sam Nordquist deserves justice, Montana's big win for trans rights & MSNBC's Historic LGBTQ Move - March 10, 2025
Family, this week on Queer News, Sam Nordquist is our top story as prosecutors reveal horrifying new details and expand charges in his brutal murder case. In politics, Montana delivers an unexpected w...
10 Mar 202529min
Meet Isabel Pell: Lesbian Socialite and Hero of the French Resistance
In this episode, Anna & Amanda uncover the untold story of Isabel Pell—Raised among New York's elite, she ditched high society, defied expectations, and ultimately joined the fight against the Nazis i...
8 Mar 202539min
Iowa's Trans Protections Reversed, the Pentagon Targets Trans Troops & Paul Tazewell Makes Black Queer History at the Oscars - March 3, 2025
This week we're diving into some tough but necessary conversations. Iowa just became the first state to strip gender identity from its civil rights law, and the Pentagon is actively targeting trans se...
3 Mar 202536min
We remember trans advocate Elisa Rae Shupe, Maine's governor takes on Trump in the White House, and Raquel Willis is named a Time Magazine Woman of the Year - February 24, 2025
This week on Queer News: We remember trans trailblazer Elisa Rae Shupe, her fight for recognition, and the heartbreaking circumstances of her passing. In politics, Maine's governor stands tall against...
24 Feb 202528min
Interview: 2AM Ricky is Someone You Should Know - A History Maker, Hitmaker, & Storyteller
From poetry to hip-hop, pain to purpose, 2AM Ricky has always known the power of words. In this episode, he sits down with Anna DeShawn to discuss his rise to fame, the losses that shaped him, and how...
23 Feb 202529min
