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 lookout for an email coming soon about our merch store! I'm very excited ✨

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Quanesha “Cocoa” Shantel, a Black trans woman who was murdered in Greensboro, North Carolina Start listening at 4:22 Listen Here

Representative elect Sarah McBride has been banned from the women’s bathroom in the US Capitol Start listening at 7:16 Listen Here

Jussie Smollett’s conviction has been overturned in Illinois Start listening at 15:40 Listen Here

BlaqueOut Magazine releases an interactive map to remember our trans siblings Start listening at 20:00 Listen Here

Khalid is outed by an ex-boyfriend & claps back with the best reply Start listening at 22:36 Listen Here

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In this episode of Queer News, Anna DeShawn digs into the aftermath of Trump's shocking re-election and dissects its implications for the LGBTQ+ community. Anna is pleased to have Mony Ruiz Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois, join us as we explore practical steps to legally and personally protect ourselves and our loved ones. Don't miss this essential discussion on how to prepare, protect, and persist during challenging times.

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Hollywood's Best-Kept Secret: The Bisexual Life of Hattie McDaniel

In this special episode join Anna DeShawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as they explore the fascinating and groundbreaking life of Hattie McDaniel. We know Hattie was the first Black woman to win an Oscar for her role in Gone With the Wind but what you probably didn’t know was that she was bisexual. Tune in to her remarkable journey in old Hollywood and the untold stories of her journey. From her involvement in the secretive Sewing Circle to her friendships with influential figures and the challenges she faced in a segregated society. This video sheds light on the complexities and triumphs of an incredible woman who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and Black culture.
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