This week on Queer News: Anna drops the script and speaks directly from the heart.
In this special episode of Queer News, Anna drops the script and speaks directly from the heart. As Pride Month begins amidst a wave of political attacks, rising hate crimes, and corporate retreat, Anna reflects on the importance of joy as resistance and why we must never stop telling our stories.
From celebrating her upcoming WorldPride panels in DC to spotlighting a heartbreaking hate crime in Illinois, this episode is raw, unfiltered, and full of fire. We also hear from contributor Jake Wittich of Windy City Times, who reports on a recent anti-LGBTQ hate crime in Illinois that’s rocked the local community. If you’re moved by the story, please consider donating to the survivor’s GoFundMe — the link is in the show notes. This is not just news — this is truth-telling, soul-centering, and community care. Pod in, family. This one’s for us. 💜
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02:54 Queer News Headlines
03:08 our Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.h
03:38 Howard Brown launches new testing site
04:17 Anna Speaks
18:12 Learn more about the Help Stop Hate Campaign, https://ilstophate.org/
18:42 Hate Crimes On The Rise, with Jake from windycitytimes.com
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About Queer News
An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT.
Edited by Ryan Woodhall.
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GLAAD RESEARCH: 70% OF AMERICANS SAY LGBTQ PRIDE MERCHANDISE HAS POSITIVE OR NO IMPACT ON PURCHASING DECISIONS AND 71% SAY COMPANIES SHOULD HAVE THE FREEDOM TO PARTICIPATE IN PRIDE MONTH
