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 last week. In politics, Utah becomes the 11th state to pass legislation restricting bathroom rights for our trans siblings. Indiana launches a form for people to report schools teaching LGBTQ inclusion but it didn’t go how they thought. In culture and entertainment, Brittney Griner’s book is available for pre-order. Rupaul’s Madame Tussauds London wax figure is revealed and GLAAD partners with the NFL during super bowl week. Let’s go!
00:00 – Welcome to the Queer News podcast
00:48 – Anna answers questions from the Queer News listenership survey
9:24 – Indiana launches a form for people to report schools teaching LGBTQ inclusion but it didn’t go how they thought
12:12 – Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3rradio.fm
12:39 – Brittney Griner’s book “Coming Home” is available for pre-order
14:20 – GLAAD partners with the NFL during super bowl week
17:08 – Rupaul’s Madame Tussauds London wax figure is revealed
18:28 – Anna’s Got a Word
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Family, it’s your favorite queer radio personality Anna DeShawn and this is Queer News. Your fav weekly news pod where race & sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment.
As promised I want to answer the questions you left for me in the survey. You all took the time and I want to take the time too. This week’s question, No notes! I really appreciate the community connection and hearing the queer/BIPOC joy while being tapped in. Actually, maybe some suggestions on how to get involved with activism?”
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Now for the news. We celebrate the life of Cecilia Gentili who passed away this past week. In politics, Utah becomes the 10th state to pass legislation restricting bathroom rights for trans folks. Indiana launches a form for people to report schools teaching LGBTQ inclusion but it didn’t go how they thought. In culture and entertainment, Brittney Griner’s book is available for pre-order. Rupaul’s Madame Tussauds London wax figure is revealed and GLAAD partners with the NFL during super bowl week. Let’s go!
