DeepSummary
In this episode, Anna DeShawn celebrates Pride Month and discusses its significance beyond just parades and festivities. She remembers Darri Moore, a Black trans woman found dead near the Mississippi River, and highlights the misgendering and lack of leads in her case. DeShawn also talks about a Florida teen denied entry to her prom for wearing a suit against the dress code.
The host praises Walmart for doubling down on their Pride collection this year, amidst many corporations pulling back LGBTQ support. She highlights the success of The Sports Bra, a bar that only plays women's sports, and its plans to franchise nationwide. DeShawn then shares details about the 'Here We Are' campaign by GLAAD and Ground Media, aimed at increasing trans visibility and combating misinformation.
The episode closes with an excerpt from the 'Here We Are' campaign video featuring Gio, a trans person sharing their story of acceptance within their family. DeShawn emphasizes the importance of amplifying such stories to foster understanding and support for the LGBTQ community.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Pride Month holds deeper significance beyond parades and festivities as a time for LGBTQ individuals to proudly affirm their identities and serve as beacons of hope.
- Amplifying the stories of LGBTQ individuals, especially victims like Darri Moore, is crucial in fostering understanding and combating misinformation and prejudice.
- Corporate support for LGBTQ causes, such as Walmart's Pride collection, is important and should be acknowledged, despite concerns over the commercialization of Pride.
- Initiatives like The Sports Bra and the 'Here We Are' campaign are making strides in increasing representation and visibility for underrepresented LGBTQ communities.
- Personal storytelling from LGBTQ individuals, like those featured in the 'Here We Are' campaign, is a powerful tool in humanizing their experiences and promoting acceptance.
- Despite progress, the LGBTQ community still faces significant challenges, including violence, discrimination, and lack of understanding, which Pride Month aims to address.
- Intersectionality plays a crucial role in LGBTQ issues, as highlighted by the cases of Black trans women like Darri Moore and the experiences of individuals like Gio.
- Continued advocacy, education, and amplification of LGBTQ voices are essential in creating a more inclusive and accepting society.
Top Episodes Quotes
- βNot just a slogan, hash. Pride always is a reminder to lead with love, featuring five queer designers who have products as part of their collection.β by Anna DeShawn
- βHelping real people tell their authentic stories is one of the most powerful tools we have to build a better world.β by Anna DeShawn
- βTrans people are just people. We're joyful and we just want to live and thrive and be.β by Gio
- βPride is a time where we get to reclaim exactly who we are and to be a beacon of hope for those who you can't be. Out.β by Anna DeShawn
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Queer News
E3 Radio
6/3/24
This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn talks about Pride and why itβs still so important. We remember Darri Moore, a Black trans woman found alongside the Mississippi River in Missouri. In Florida, a teen is denied entry to their prom because they wore a suit. Walmart is standing behind their pride collection. The Sports Bra is expanding and a new campaign called βHere We Areβ celebrates our trans siblings. Letβs go!
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2:24 - Why is Pride still so important today
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6:18 - In Florida, a teen is denied entry to their prom because they wore a suit
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9:42 - Walmart is standing behind their pride collection
11:13 - The Sports Bra is expanding
13:09 - A new campaign called βHere We Areβ celebrates our trans siblings
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An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT.Β
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