This week on Queer News: Anna discusses how Lady Gaga’s Foundation Supports Two LGBTQ Orgs in Chicago, Jason Collins Speaks on Terminal Diagnosis & Cynthia Erivo Makes History Again.
Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In top news, Trans Up Front Illinois received a big grant from Lady Gaga’s foundation. In politics, we have a disappointing update on the U.S military ban. In culture and entertainment, Jason Collins shares that he has been diagnosed with stage four brain cancer, Cynthia Erivo makes Golden Globe history, and the Teen Vogue X GLAAD 20 under 20 list is out! Let’s get into it.
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Trans Up Front Illinois Receives Grant From Lady Gaga The Born This Way Foundation has awarded the Trans Up Front Illinois organization funds from the 2025–2026 Kindness in Community Fund. The Fund offers much more than just financial support, it also offers mental health support and resources to those in need. Trans Up Front Illinois is a part of the 55 organizations selected to receive the kindness in community fund.
This Week In Politics
A U.S Military Ban Update The U.S. The Court of Appeals ruled that the bans initiated by the Trump administration are to remain in place for now. These rapid changes in policy affect those who serve’s retirement, healthcare, and housing.
This Week In Culture & Entertainment
Jason Collins Shares A Diagnosis Update Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player has shared that he is battling stage 4 Glioblastoma. He has been given 11-14 months to live and is pursuing new treatment options in Singapore instead of the U.S.
Cynthia Erivo Makes Golden Globe History Multi-hyphenate Cynthia Erivo continues to make history. The Golden Globe nominations came out and Cynthia has been nominated for “Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy” for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good. Cynthia is now the first Black woman nominated to be nominated in this category twice, and in a row at that. Cythina was also nominated in the same category for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked: Part One.
Teen Vogue X GLAAD 20 under 20 list is out! The sixth annual GLAAD x Teen Vogue 20 under 20 list for 2025 is out. Each year since its inception in 2020, GLAAD and Teen Vogue have teamed up to celebrate 20 incredible changemakers who are under 20 years old! The portraits of this year’s honorees were painted by George Hilton III and can be seen on GLAAD’s website. That’s also where you can find the full list of honorees.
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