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"
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 relaunch of her podcast, "A Little Juju Podcast", and the upcoming release of her first book "The Book of Juju". This is a special interview with a powerful Black Queer woman making an impact by living out her call. Support her podcast relaunch by donating to her GoFundMe, https://www.gofundme.com/f/aljpod Follow Juju Official Website - https://www.jujubae.com & https://linktr.ee/itsjujubae IG - https://www.instagram.com/itsjujubae TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjujubae X - https://twitter.com/itsjujubae Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsjujubae More about Juju Bae Accomplished Host, Educator, Historian, Author, and Osun Priest. Osunfunmilola affectionately known as Juju Bae, stands as an exceptional figure in the realms of hosting, education, history, and the spirituality that moves throughout the Black diaspora. Her multifaceted talents and profound knowledge continue to leave an indelible mark on her community and beyond. Since the inception of her highly esteemed podcast, "A Little Juju," in 2018, Juju Bae has served as a dedicated educator and interviewer, delving into the intricate history and practices of Black peoples, often featuring guests with their own expertise. Through this platform, she has empowered millions of individuals to reconnect with their ancestral traditions while curating a substantial archive of Black history, thought, and belief. Her efforts have garnered critical acclaim, including an iHeartRadio nomination, and widespread recognition across media. In addition to her podcast, Juju Bae has emerged as a captivating speaker, frequently gracing panels and hosting live events across the nation. In 2021, she made a significant contribution to the cultural landscape by participating in Off-White and Trinice McNally's "I Support Black Women" campaign, which included webinars and roundtable discussions, highlighting the cultural importance of oral tradition among the diaspora. Currently, Juju Bae can be seen on Hulu's docuseries "Living for the Dead," produced by Kristen Stewart, further solidifying her status as a luminary who weaves history, spirituality, and oration into every aspect of her work. In Spring 2024, Juju Bae will release her first book, Book of Juju, which focuses on the importance of ancestral veneration and how it can be a tool for healing, liberation, and peace. She is also working on a research project with the University of California that will soon be published. She is an alumna of Spelman College with a BA in Psychology. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ 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. 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. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app
22 Mars 202430min
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
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 says Nex Benedict died from suicide. In culture and entertainment, we celebrate the life of David Mixner, talk about the GLAAD media awards and celebrate the grand opening of the Sisters in Cinema media arts center in Chicago. Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - Leave a Queer News Tip, https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 1:45 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:10 - Queer News headlines 2:49 - The settlement in Florida that rolled back some of the Don't Say Gay legislation in Florida 10:48 - Anna also shares her thoughts on the summary report from the Medical Examiner's office that says Nex Benedict died from suicide 14:49 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3rradio.fm 15:13 - We celebrate the life of David Mixner 17:32 - Let's talk about the GLAAD media awards LA edition 20:43 - We celebrate the grand opening of the Sisters in Cinema media arts center in Chicago 26:44 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Support Sisters in Cinema https://givebutter.com/c/SistersGrandOpening & https://givebutter.com/c/SistersGrandOpening/auction Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ 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 Mars 202429min
Feed Swap Friday: Sex Ed with DB: Late Bloomer Lesbianism with Alayna Joy
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 experience. Alayna opens up about the evolution of her queer identity, pandemic-induced gay awakenings, and the importance of centering mental health while embracing your queerness for the first time. Listen to Sex Ed with DB wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb https://www.sexedwithdb.com https://www.sexedwithdb.com/podcast Learn more about the host DB: Danielle Bezalel, aka DB, is the creator, executive producer, and host of Sex Ed with DB. Danielle earned a Master of Public Health with a focus on sexuality and reproductive health from Columbia University; she has a BA in Film & Media Studies from UC Berkeley. She loves to sing and perform on stage, travel to a new place, and check out the latest Broadway musical.
15 Mars 202413min
