Family, We are embarking upon the season of gratitude and I want you to know that I'm grateful for you. The week's since the election have been rough for me but this work gets me through. It gives me a space to be of service and to do my part. Thank you for continuing to show up here and valuing LGBTQ news and information. I hope you carve out rest for yourself over the coming weeks and spend time with those who love you the most. Take good care of yourself. Talk soon, Anna p.s. Be on the...
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Family, What a rough week. I'm bouncing back and there is still so much to take in and process. I shared everything I have on the podcast so no video today. I wanted to provide you with critical information so you can properly prepare for a Trump presidency. Nothing should be taken for granite in this moment. It is imperative that we prepare, protect and persist. Take good care of yourself. Talk soon, Anna Listen Here Watch on Youtube This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn she digs into...
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Family, Thank you for your continued support. I hope you find this week's episode informative and insightful. I'm in between travel of two podcast conferences so send me some good traveling energy. You can follow my travel fun on Instagram @annadeshawn. Talk soon, Anna Listen to this week's episode This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn will report on the groundbreaking case of Dime Doe, a Black trans woman whose murder has sparked outrage and demands for justice. In politics, Anna will...
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Family, Happy Hump Day! I hope this short week is treating you well. Today is the final day to vote for the Listener's Choice Awards and Second Sunday is in the running. Can you vote for us today? We are in the religion and spirituality category vote.signalaward.com. Thank you in advance! Talk soon, Anna Watch Your Exclusive unedited Weekly Update from Anna Did you hear? Anna's furnance went out! Hear all about that and about the LGBTQ history special she just dropped with Amanda W. Timpson...
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Family, Are you enjoying the emails? Do you want to see something different? Yea I'm filled with questions this morning. Got 2 min? Can you scroll down and answer the poll questions? It's Q4 and time to start reflecting on the year. Thank you for continuing to be on the journey with me. Talk soon, Anna Listen to this week's episode Listen Here Watch on YouTube This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn sits down with award-winning journalist Nico Lange to discuss their book βAmerican Teenager: How...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Listen to this week's episode Listen Here Watch on YouTube This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn has updates on two top stories that impacted Savannah Ryan Williams in Minneapolis and the legend Cecilia Gentili in New York City. In politics, we are 35 days from election day. In culture and entertainment, Thailand makes LGBTQ history in Souteast Asia and Chicago installs progress flag crosswalks across the city. Anna was there and got to cover the story. Letβs go! Do you like this...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], We did it! We won for Best LGBTQ Podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards π This is our 3rd year in a row winning best LGBTQ podcast. We were nominated alongside Second Sunday & Translash with Imara Jones. Both are phenomenal podcasts and y'all know Second Sunday is especially important to me. It is the first podcast I ever wanted to produce for The Qube and now its out here winning awards. The only word that comes to mind is grateful. Thank you,Anna Join the QCrew...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], Guess what?! We've been nominated again for Best LGBTQ Podcast by the Black Podcasting Awards π Thank you for being part of the journey with me! Thank you,Anna Listen to this week's episode Listen Here Watch on YouTube This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Redd, a Black trans woman who was murdered in Chicago. In politics, an Arizona court rules in favor of two trans girls who just want to play sports. In culture and entertainment, we remember...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey Reader, Here is a message from Anna Family, thank you for subscribing to the queer news newsletter. I appreciate you so much. This is the first email where our paid subscribers aka the QCrew begin receiving a separate communication as a thank you for their financial support. You can join the QCrew by becoming a recurring donor or giving a one time donation. The QCrew helps with podcast hosting, editing, marketing, PR, travel, etc. It takes a lot so if you believe in the work we do. If you...
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