LGBTQ life removed from government websites, Laverne Cox’s Clean Slate premiers this week and Doechii wins at the Grammys - February 3, 2025
Episode description
This week, we kick off Black History Month with some powerful words from Doechii and a reminder: You are exactly who you need to be. 🌟
Anna breaks down the political landscape, from trans military bans to the erasure of LGBTQ+ resources from government websites. Plus, an uplifting story of resilience in Kentucky politics & a powerful response to corporate pride hypocrisy.
📢 In the News:
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🏳️⚧️ The Trump administration is once again targeting trans service members and erasing LGBTQ+ identities from federal websites.
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🌈 Twin Cities Pride sets the standard by cutting ties with Target after their DEI rollback—and the community steps up in a major way!
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🎭 Laverne Cox's new show Clean Slate is bringing trans stories to the screen with laughter and heart.
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🎶 The queers showed out at the Grammys! We’re celebrating Durand Bernarr’s nomination, Janelle Monáe & Cynthia Erivo’s stellar performances, Beyoncé’s historic country music win & Doechii winning best rap album.
💜 Plus, a huge shoutout to Jane for our Queer News Tip for this week!
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2:51 - Queer News headlines
3:25 - The Trump administration is once again targeting trans service members and erasing LGBTQ+ identities from federal websites
9:50 - We celebrate state senator Keturah Herron for being the first out LGBTQ+ woman and first queer person of color ever elected to the Kentucky state Senate
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12:41 - Learn more about the Church Within a Church Movement, https://www.cwac.us/
13:49 - Twin Cities Pride sets the standard by cutting ties with Target after their DEI rollback—and the community steps up in a major way
16:39 - Laverne Cox's new show Clean Slate is bringing trans stories to the screen with laughter and heart.
18:50 - The Queers win at the Grammys
24:47 - Brittney Griner leaving Phoenix Mercury for the Atlanta Dream
26:29 - Anna’s Got a Word, “We All We Got”
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