Queer News

Dec 09 2024 100 ep. 26 mins 54
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Queer News is an Ambie award-winning weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, culture and entertainment. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn, a new pod drops every Monday by 7am CT.

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The Historic Supreme Court Hearing on Trans Rights & an Isaiah Wilkins talks winning his legal fight against the United States Military

Dec 09 2024 28 mins  
Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, for a power-packed episode of Queer News. This week, we dive into the Supreme Court case on trans healthcare bans—a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights—with insights from ACLU attorney Chase Strangio and a look at the inspiring activism of Raquel Willis and Hope Giselle. Anna also celebrates the success of the Queer News m

A World Aids Day Special: Shine a Light on It: Black Women, HIV & its Impact

Dec 02 2024 29 mins  
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

Sarah McBride is banned from the bathrooms on Capitol Hill, Jussie Smollett’s conviction is overturned and Khalid is outed by an ex - November 25, 2024

Nov 25 2024 26 mins  
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

Trans pioneer Sir Lady Java passes away, LGBTQ politicians win across the country and Durand Bernarr receives first Grammy nomination - November 18, 2024

Nov 18 2024 27 mins  
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 y

Trump wins again. Now we prepare, protect, and persist. with Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois

Nov 11 2024 28 mins  
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

Election Day is tomorrow, a teacher outs a trans student on Twitter, and an update on the hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride - October 28, 2024

Nov 04 2024 23 mins  
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 cri

LGBTQ History Month Special: Hollywood's Best-Kept Secret: The Bisexual Life of Hattie McDaniel

Oct 28 2024 20 mins  
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 journe

LGBTQ History Month Special: Amelio Robles: The First Transgender Soldier in Mexican History!

Oct 25 2024 20 mins  
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 embodyin

History is made in the Dime Doe case, LGBTQ veterans get a win, and Raven-Symoné is back on television - October 21, 2024

Oct 21 2024 23 mins  
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 fi

LGBTQ History Month Special: The Untold Story of Matthew Shepard featuring Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers - October 15, 2024

Oct 15 2024 34 mins  
This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn and her special guest Amanda W. Timpson, the queer public historian, delve into the complexities of Matthew Shepard's tragic story. They discuss the commonly known narrative of his death and unveil the deeper layers, including issues of drug culture, homophobia, and the misrepresented nuances of his life. This episode is part of a series celebr