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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... more

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Let’s support a headstone for Alex Franco, the 5th Annual Trans Visibility March and Chappell Roan sets healthy boundaries with fans - September 3, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the politics of the day. Who is leading the... more

03 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes

Special Report: The Democratic National Convention hits and misses, Lambda Legal’s HIV win & Big Freedia is honored, - August 26, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports back to us about her experience covering the entire Democratic... more

26 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes

Exclusive Interview: Taylor Casey's Mom Shares the Latest Updates with Anna DeShawn - August 19, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is in conversation with Taylor Casey’s mom who everyone calls Mama... more

19 Aug 2024 · 25 minutes

Tai’Vion Lathan, a Black trans woman murdered in Baltimore, a rundown of Tim Walz LGBTQ record and Team LGBTQ at the Olympics made history - August 12, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn received the opportunity to interview Taylor Casey’s mom and she tells... more

12 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes

A $10,000 reward announced to help find Taylor Casey, the Olympics protect Imane Khelif and Kehlani is going on tour - August 5, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn provides an update on the disappearance of Taylor Casey as an... more

05 Aug 2024 · 22 minutes

Grindr protects LGBTQ athletes in the Olympic Village & Anna interviews Charlie of the Everywhere is Queer App - July 29, 2024

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn shares the world of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship with Charlie, the founder of the groundbreaking... more

29 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes

President Biden withdraws from the Presidential race, we remember Pauly Likens, and Brittney Griner welcomes new baby - July 22, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on President Biden withdrawing from the presidential race and endorsing... more

22 Jul 2024 · 23 minutes

Taylor Casey, a Black trans woman is still missing in the Bahamas, the Trevor Project has a new CEO and Richard Simmons has passed away - July 15, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn gives an update on Taylor Casey who went missing in the... more

15 Jul 2024 · 23 minutes

Taylor Casey is still missing in the Bahamas, Deundray Cottrell member of Skiiboyz is found dead in Alabama, and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz qualifies for the Olympics - July 8, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn gives an update on Taylor Casey who went missing in the... more

09 Jul 2024 · 28 minutes

Help find Taylor Casey, Liara Tsai we speak your name, and President Biden pardons LGBTQ veterans - July 1, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Chicago comrade Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas. Liara... more

01 Jul 2024 · 20 minutes

Sha’Carri Richardson secures her first Olympic bid, Utah pride centers are set to close, and the Chicago Pride Parade has been shortened - June 24, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Sha’Carri Richardson securing her Olympic bid by running the... more

24 Jun 2024 · 19 minutes

Hate will not win! Another DeSantis bill is defeated in Florida, Anna attends the Tiny Home Summit 2.0 and the Stonewall National Monument is vandalized - June 17, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on another DeSantis anti-trans bill that has fallen in Florida.... more

17 Jun 2024 · 30 minutes

The House Republicans tried anti-LGBTQ legislation and failed, a bookstore in Indiana needs our help and Anna celebrates pride in DC - June 10, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on how the House of Representatives Republicans tried to come... more

11 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes

Happy Pride 🌈 we remember Darri Moore, Walmart stands behind their pride collection, and new campaign celebrates our trans siblings - June 3, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn talks about Pride and why it’s still so important. We remember... more

03 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes

Asher Havon becomes the first LGBTQ person to win The Voice, Minnesota protects LGBTQ books and Zaya Wade centers trans resources with new platform Translatable - May 28, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers two more Black trans women were murdered; we remember Tayy... more

28 May 2024 · 15 minutes

Jazlynn Johnson we speak your name, Roller derby league defeats anti-trans legislation in New York, and Billie Eilish’s song “Lunch” is a lesbian dream - May 20, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Jazlynn Johnson, a Black trans woman who was murdered in... more

20 May 2024 · 23 minutes

We speak their names; Starr Brown and Kita Bee, Jennifer Hudson is honored at the GLAAD Media Awards and the WNBA celebrates at the White House - May 6, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Starr Brown & Kita Bee, two Black trans women whose... more

13 May 2024 · 23 minutes

The United Methodist Church welcomes LGBTQ clergy, Gender affirming care wins in the South and Brittney Griner’s memoir “Coming Home” drops this week - May 6, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports that after decades of fighting the United Methodist Church has... more

06 May 2024 · 25 minutes

Republican extremists fail in Kentucky, Candace Parker retires from the WNBA and Curve dropped it’s 2024 lesbian power list - April 29, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on some good political news; Republican extremists in Kentucky fail... more

29 Apr 2024 · 22 minutes

Great news. Title IX now protects LGBTQ+ students, it’s Lesbian Visibility Week & the WNBA is planning to expand - April 22, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on a trans woman who was pushed onto the New... more

22 Apr 2024 · 24 minutes

Feed Swap Friday with I’m Feeling Queer Today podcast - The Label Game

Welcome to our Feed Swap Friday. Today we’re excited to share an episode from our friends at I’m Feeling Queer... more

19 Apr 2024 · 43 minutes

We remember Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in Florida, Democrats show support for the “Day of No Silence”, Brittney & Cherelle Griner are expecting their first child, and DJ Mister Cee passes away - April 15, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in... more

15 Apr 2024 · 18 minutes

Meraxes Medina, we speak your name, Wisconsin governor vetoes anti-trans legislation again and South Carolina wins the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship - April 8, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares the findings of Cecilia Gentili’s death. We will also speak... more

08 Apr 2024 · 23 minutes

President Biden tweeted about Transgender Day of Visibility and the Internet went wild, Lil Nas & skaiwater collab & Ncuti Gatwa set to be the next Doctor Who - April 2, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn kicks off the pod with two Queer News tips that came... more

02 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes

A Word from Anna: Full Episode Will Drop Tomorrow

Family, I just wanted to drop a quick word letting you know that a full episode is coming your way... more

01 Apr 2024 · 1 minute

News updates on Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill, Alex Franco we speak your name, and congratulations to Jarrett Hill & Tre’vell Anderson for their NAACP Image Award win - March 25, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares updates on a couple of stories she’s been following. The... more

25 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes

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... more

22 Mar 2024 · 30 minutes

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... more

18 Mar 2024 · 29 minutes

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... more

15 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes

We remember Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill and the queer history made at the Oscars - March 11, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill. Chevy was a black trans man... more

11 Mar 2024 · 10 minutes

Man found guilty in federal hate crime case, Laverne Cox drops part two of her TripHopera, and Queer Eye to replace Bobby Berk with Jeremiah Brent - March 4, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the country’s first federal hate crime about gender identity.... more

04 Mar 2024 · 18 minutes

Interview: Raquel Willis joins Anna DeShawn to discuss her new book "The Risk It Takes To Bloom"

This is a special drop to end a beautiful Black History Month. We are coming to you with an interview... more

29 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes

Nex Benedict we speak your name today, HIV/AIDS advocate & icon Hydeia Broadbent passes away and the Catholic church calls Cecilia Gentili’s homegoing services a scandal - February 26, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the tragic death of Nex Benedict. Nex, we speak... more

26 Feb 2024 · 25 minutes

Greece has legalized same-sex marriage, thousands pay their respects to Cecilia Gentili in New York City, and Baylor finally retires Brittney Griner’s jersey - February 19, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on some global news. Greece has legalized same-sex marriage and... more

19 Feb 2024 · 24 minutes

We celebrate the life of Cecilia Gentili, Utah passes anti-trans bathroom law, and Brittney Griner’s book “Coming Home” is available for pre-order - February 12, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn celebrates the life of Cecilia Gentili, an icon who passed away... more

12 Feb 2024 · 20 minutes

A win! Anti-trans legislation is defeated in Iowa, The Advocate Educator’s Handbook” book drops, and Baylor will retire Brittney Griner’s jersey - February 5, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn finally gets to report on a political win because anti-trans legislation... more

05 Feb 2024 · 26 minutes

We remember ABilly Jones-Hennin, a scholarship is named to honor O’Shae Sibley & Queer Eye drama heats up the interwebs - January 29, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers ABilly Jones-Hennin, a life long LGBTQ advocate who passed away... more

29 Jan 2024 · 22 minutes

Kitty Monroe we speak your name, Missouri hears 9 anti-trans bills in one day, Anna attends Creating Change, GLAAD wins an Emmy, Giselle Byrd makes history & Shannon Balenciaga is on VH1’s “My True Crime Story” - January 22, 2024

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Kitty Monroe, a Latina trans woman who was murdered in... more

22 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes

A Dr. King Special Edition: Honoring Coretta while Remembering Martin

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares some top queer news stories and drops a special edition... more

15 Jan 2024 · 18 minutes

Part 2 - End of the Year Special Edition featuring the Bad Queers podcast: Queers be going through it

Family, Happy New Year 🎉 This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is in the midst of... more

08 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes

Part 1 - End of the Year Special Edition featuring the Bad Queers podcast: Queers be going through it

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is still in the midst of the holiday turn down. She... more

27 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes

Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduces legislation to stop the book bans, Native Son publishes its Black Gay & Queer Men’s list of 2023, BET addresses being Black & Gay & we feature the Second Sunday podcast - December 18, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Representative Ayanna Pressley introducing the "Books Save Lives Act... more

18 Dec 2023 · 43 minutes

Savannah Ryan Williams, we speak your name, Wisconsin Governor Troy Evers vetoes anti-trans legislation and Brittney Griner will tell her story exclusively to ESPN - December 11, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn invites us to speak her name, Savannah Ryan Williams, a Cuban... more

11 Dec 2023 · 20 minutes

Special Edition: Celebrating our 200th episode & we honor World AIDS Day - December 4, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn celebrates her 200th episode of the Queer News podcast. Listen in... more

04 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes

Students in Texas stand up for LGBTQ rights, Marlon Wayans opens up about his trans son, LGBTQ Business Week kicks off and the Old Lesbians documentary has premiered - November 27, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn A student-led group in Texas has filed a complaint of discrimination... more

27 Nov 2023 · 23 minutes

We honor Transgender Day of Resilience by speaking their names, Queer films “The Dads” and “Rustin” are out on Netflix - November 20, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn honors trans day of resilience by speaking the names of all... more

20 Nov 2023 · 17 minutes

A Florida teacher is fired under “Don’t Say Gay”, Danica Roem is Virginia’s first trans state senator, Tracy Chapman wins at the Country Music Awards & Megan Rapinoe plays her final soccer match - November 13, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on a non-binary teacher in Florida being fired under the... more

13 Nov 2023 · 19 minutes

We speak their names; Skylar, Chyna & Dominic, George Santos didn’t get voted out, a high school fights back and wins, Jonathan Van Ness calls out Dax Shepard & a Chicago Black Queer History moment - November 6, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on three more Black trans folks murdered in October that... more

06 Nov 2023 · 20 minutes

We speak their names today; A’Nee Roberson, London Price & Lisa Love, Newark honors Sakia Gunn's memory, Che Flores becomes the first out nonbinary referee in sports, and Moonlight Chicken wins best LGBTQ+ series in Asia - October 30, 2023

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports the tragic truth that three Black trans women have been... more

30 Oct 2023 · 16 minutes

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... more

23 Oct 2023 · 14 minutes

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... more

16 Oct 2023 · 16 minutes

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... more

09 Oct 2023 · 20 minutes

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 &... more

02 Oct 2023 · 14 minutes

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... more

25 Sep 2023 · 14 minutes

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... more

18 Sep 2023 · 17 minutes

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... more

11 Sep 2023 · 16 minutes

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... more

05 Sep 2023 · 10 minutes

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... more

28 Aug 2023 · 17 minutes

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... more

21 Aug 2023 · 47 minutes

Feed Swap Fridays with Tenderfoot TV's latest podcast "Dear Alana": Presenting Dear Alana, Episode 1: Mom

Family, welcome to our feed swap friday. This swap is with Tenderfoot TV’s latest podcast called Dear Alana. Let me... more

18 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes

Black trans film Kokomo City is in theaters now & Ken Mejia-Beal, the first Black gay chair of the Democratic Party in DuPage County joins Queer News - Monday, August 14, 2023

Welcome to our summer interview series. This week Anna DeShawn realized she hadn’t talked to any politicians as part of... more

14 Aug 2023 · 30 minutes

Voguing is NOT a Crime: We remember O’Shea Sibley & Anna shares a conversation about Black LGBTQ+ Representation in Entertainment moderated by Victor Jackson featuring Asiahn, Dyllon Burnside & Nicco Annan

Welcome to our summer interview series. This week Anna DeShawn leads us into a beautiful conversation that was had last... more

07 Aug 2023 · 51 minutes

New Book! Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families joins Queer News

Welcome to our summer interview series. This week Anna DeShawn is joined by Peggy Gillespie, co-founder & Director of Family... more

31 Jul 2023 · 43 minutes

Kevin Maxen is the first NFL coach to come out & we celebrate LGBTQ authors with Samiya Bashir of Lambda Literary - Monday, July 24, 2023

Welcome to our summer interview series. This week Anna DeShawn I welcome back Samiya Bashir, an award winning poet, author,... more

24 Jul 2023 · 44 minutes

Queer News is on Tour with The Qube & America’s Got Talent breakout star Wyn Starks joins the show - Monday, July 17, 2023

Welcome to our summer interview series. This week Anna DeShawn wants to introduce to some and re-introduce to others Wyn... more

17 Jul 2023 · 31 minutes

Being Queer in Florida Today: Brandon Wolf, Pulse survivor & LGBTQ advocate joins the Queer News podcast - Monday, June 10, 2023

Welcome to our summer interview series. This week Anna DeShawn is in conversation with Brandon Wolf. Brandon is a pulse... more

10 Jul 2023 · 38 minutes

Impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions & our Summer Interview Series kicks off with Unapologetic: Being Black & Queer in Podcasting with Bad Queers & FANTI - Monday, July 3, 2023

Welcome to our summer interview series. The Queer News team is changing it up for the next couple of months... more

03 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute

The Equality Act has been reintroduced, Arkansas bans an anti-trans bill, Big Freedia releases a new album & Anna shares her favorite pride month story - Monday, June 26, 2023

Now for the news. Happy Pride! I hope you had an amazing pride weekend. In good news the Equality Act... more

26 Jun 2023 · 14 minutes

Queer News Feed Swap Fridays with Allyship is a Verb: Do you check in on your relationships? feat. Trystan Reese

Do you check in on your relationships? In this week’s episode, Trystan Reese (he/him) shares about his days of being... more

23 Jun 2023 · 57 minutes

Illinois makes banning books illegal, Arizona vetoes anti-trans legislation, Colorado Springs first pride since Club Q, Demi Lovato changes her pronouns & Kokomo City is coming to theaters - Monday, June 19, 2023

Now for the news. Illinois becomes the first state in the country to pass a ban on banning books. Arizona’s... more

19 Jun 2023 · 18 minutes

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Impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions & our Summer Interview Series kicks off with Unapologetic: Being Black & Queer in Podcasting with Bad Queers & FANTI - Monday, July 3, 2023

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Welcome to our summer interview series. The Queer News team is changing it up for the next couple of months so we... more