This week on Queer News: Anna discusses Tiara Love Tori Jackson, Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes Sues the Government and Celebrating the Out 100 List.
Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In top news, we mourn the life of Tiara Love Tori Jackson. In politics, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of a trans athlete who faced discrimination at a powerlifting competition, and across the US we take a look at the aftermath of harmful legislation. In culture & entertainment, we take a look at the OUT100 list for 2025. Let’s get into it.
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This Week’s Top Story
We Mourn the Stolen Life of Tiara Love Tori Jackson
We mourn the death of Tiara Love Tori Jackson, a 37-year-old Black transgender woman who was shot and killed in a hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday, September 26.
This Week In Politics
Minnesota Supreme Court rules transgender athlete ban is discrimination but opens door to further challenges
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of trans athlete JayCee Cooper after she was discriminated against during a women’s powerlifting competition. The organization known as USA Powerlifting barred JayCee from competing in their competitions which was ruled to be a violation of Minnesota’s Human Rights Act.
Alderperson Jesse Fuentes Sues The Federal Government
Alderperson Jesse Fuentes is pursuing legal action against the Federal Government after being handcuffed while asking the agents if they had a warrant for the person they were pursuing inside the ER of Humboldt Park Health.
This Week In Culture & Entertainment
Our Crosswalks Are Being Destroyed
Tons of new and harmful legislation has been passed this year. We are now at the point where these policies begin to impact how we actually live. But in this world of rapidly changing laws, these stories from Miami, Dallas, and New York offer examples of small ways communities are fighting back in this cultural round-up about crosswalks and film festivals.
The Out 100 list is out!
The Annual OUT100 list has been released for this year! Divided into six categories, Artists, Disruptors, Educators, Groundbreakers, Innovators, and Storytellers, we chose a few people to highlight including The StudBudz, Doechii, Kierra Johnson, and Amber Ruffin!
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