Queer News

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 9am CT.

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A Pulse Nightclub memorial update, Senator Laphonza Butler will not run for the seat, India says no to same-sex marriage & the iconic film The Aggressives is back 25 years later - October 23, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the city of Orlando being set to buy the Pulse Nightclub property. Newly appointed senator Laphonza Butler says she’s not going to run for the seat. In a much anticipated vote, India says no to same-sex marriage. The cult classic film Aggressives is back 25 years later. Let’s go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:52 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:30 - Top queer news stories 3:08 - Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcas...

Oct 23, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 194

A Black trans woman is murdered in Milwaukee, the National Hockey League bans pride night and two trans women will be competing in the Miss Universe pageant - October 16, 20023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn speaks Chyna Long’s name today. She was a Black transwoman who was murdered in Milwaukee. Kalvinn Garcia pleaded guilty to committing a federal hate crime against a Seattle gay bar. The NHL has banned pride nights and two transgender women will be competing in the Miss Universe pageant. Let’s go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:15 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:04 - Top queer news stories 2:36 - Buy an Ad on the Queer News ...

Oct 16, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 193

Pope Francis affirms blessing LGBTQ Catholic couples, Laphonza Butler makes history in the Senate, Amy Schneider releases her memoir, NBA star Reggie Bullock remembers his trans sister & we celebrate Pedro Zamora - October 9, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Pope Francis saying blessing same gender loving people should be considered by the Catholic church. Laphonza Butler makes history as the first Black lesbian to serve in the US senate. Jeopardy champ Amy Schneider writes a memoir and NBA star Reggoe Bullock honors his trans sister with his foundation RemarkaBULL. Let’s go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:55 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:40 - Top queer news storie...

Oct 09, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 192

Kansas City is now a safe haven, the Texas drag ban is ruled unconstitutional, Big Freedia drops an eyewear line & the new film Mutt is a must-see - October 2, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn launched the Queer News Tip Line on TikTok last week & got our first story out of Kansas City, MO. Thank you Jaeforthestay for letting us know that Kansas City is now a Safe Haven for trans folks. Also, in Missouri a trans teen was crowned homecoming queen and of course people had something to say. A judge in Texas has declared their drag ban unconstitutional. Big Freedia launches an eyewear line called SHADE & the new film Mutt is making waves. L...

Oct 02, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 191

Queer News Wins at the Black Podcasting Awards, the Navajo Nation may legalize same-sex marriage, Angelica Ross calls out Hollywood & the BeyHive comes to the rescue - Monday, September 25, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports our Navajo Nation fam might soon see a change in their tribal laws to legalize same-sex marriage. Angelica Ross calls Hollywood out for its transphobia. The BeyHive came to the rescue of a queer fan who almost missed the show because his wheelchair didn’t fit on the plane. Let’s go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:22 - We won 2 Black Podcasting Awards! You can watch the awards, https://www.youtube.com/live/FSiojiVfz2c?si=ewbGs...

Sep 25, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 190

Olivia Hill becomes the first trans woman elected in Tennessee, GLAAD convenes the first Black Queer Creative Summit & we celebrate Angie Xtravaganza - Monday, September 18, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Tennessee electing its first trans woman law maker in the state’s history. GLAAD convenes 150 of the best Black Queer creatives in the country. It’s Hispanic Heritage Month so we’re going to show love today by highlighting Angie Xtravaganza. Let’s go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:22 - Support the 10th Annual Purple Tie Affair, https://bit.ly/PurpleTie2023 1:14 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 1:53 - Top queer new...

Sep 18, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 189

A Black trans woman wins a $160,000 settlement, Mississippi has elected its first openly gay legislator & Robin Roberts and Amber Laign get married - Monday, September 11, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on a Black trans woman winning a $160,000 settlement against a New York prison. Mississippi has elected its first openly gay legislator. Dictionary.com has added some LGBTQ words like polysexual & gay marry. Marshawn Lynch to star in new LGBTQ film & my favorite television anchor Robin Roberts marries her longtime girlfriend Amber Laign. Let’s go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:00 - Top queer news stories 1:45 - Subscribe to T...

Sep 11, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 188

LGBTQ ally murdered for flying pride flag, Bayard Rustin movie trailer drops, and Diana Ross sings happy birthday to Beyoncé - Tuesday, September 5, 2023

In this episode of the Queer News podcast marks the end to our summer interview series. We’ve had a great eight weeks of interviews with Nadine Smith, Ken Mejia-Beal, The Authentic Selves book crew, Samiya Bashir, Wyn Starks, and Brandon Wolf. Anna DeShawn thanks the 45 new subscribers to the QCrew, drops 5 rapid fire queer news stories and encourages you to push through that tough moment because you’ve got this. 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:07 - Thank you to everyone that joined ...

Sep 05, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 187

Sha’Carri Richardson wins BIG & Anna DeShawn shares a birthday message - Monday, August 28, 2023

Everyone counted Sha’Carri out but she decided to show out. As a Black queer woman who's gone through everything she has you just don’t know what the person is going to do in these monumental moments. Well she showed us what she can do. She showed out winning the 100m final with a PR of 10.65 seconds. She also won bronze in the 200m and another goal in the 4x100m. I hope y’all were celebrating with her because I sure was. 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:27 - Join the 40 at 40 campaig...

Aug 28, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 186

You don’t get a pass, you don't get to opt out of this fight says Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida- Monday, August 21, 2023

Welcome to our summer interview series. This week Anna DeShawn has a powerful conversation with Nadine Smith the executive director of Equality Florida. She is a LGBTQ legend who is leading the fight on the frontlines against Ron DeSantis and his facist policies. You may not know Nadine right now but by the time you hear this interview you’ll want to donate your treasure ot the work Equality Florida is doing every day. Follow Nadine Smith on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinesmith/ Fol...

Aug 21, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 185

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