Welcome to a journey through LGBTQ history! Join E3 Radio’s own Anna DeShawn and Amanda W. Timpson of Yesterqueers as they share the powerful and often overlooked stories of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ people throughout history.
This compelling series features long-form and short videos, each dedicated to celebrating the lives and legacies of LGBTQ history-makers. Anna and Amanda bring their unique perspectives and passion for intersectional storytelling to these narratives, uncovering the resilience, activism, and artistry of these remarkable individuals.
LGBTQ+ stories must be told so history can’t erase us!
During Women’s History Month, Anna & Amanda will celebrate Isabell Pell, Ma Rainey, Jeanne Cordova, and Bobbie Lea Bennett. You can watch the stories every Wednesday on E3 Radio’s YouTube channel or listen every Friday on the Queer News podcast.
We hope you enjoy the series and share the stories with your community.
Our March 2025 Queer Women’s History Series
Episode One
Meet Isabel Pell: Lesbian Socialite and Hero of the French Resistance
In this episode, Anna & Amanda uncover the untold story of Isabel Pell—Raised among New York’s elite, she ditched high society, defied expectations, and ultimately joined the fight against the Nazis in France.This bold and rebellious queer woman defied expectations, loved who she wanted, and risked her life by joining the French Resistance during WWII.
In this episode you’ll discover:
✅ How she was banished from NYC’s elite for breaking all the rules
✅ The dramatic queer love affair that ended in a crash over the North Sea
✅ Why she risked it all to join the French Resistance in WWII
Episode Two
Ma Rainey Drops Wednesday, March 12th ✨
Episode Three
Jeanne Cordova Drops Wednesday, March 19th ✨
Episode Four
Bobbie Lea Bennett Drops Wednesday, March 26th ✨
