Anna DeShawn
Anna DeShawn is your favorite Q***r radio personality. She hosts a daily news and music show from a
Welcome to Q***r News Live with Anna DeShawn! ��
This is your #1 destination for Q***r News Done Right. Every week, award-winning radio personality and activist Anna DeShawn goes live to break down the headlines where race, sexuality, politics, and culture intersect.
In a world of fast-paced media, Q***r News Live is the space where we slow down to provide deep analysis, historical context, and community-centered reporting. From the steps of the Supreme Court to the heart of Black Pride celebrations, we don't just report the news—we tell our stories with the nuance and heart they deserve.
Why tune in to Q***r News Live?
The Headlines: The most important LGBTQ+ stories of the week, analyzed through an intersectional lens.
Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with the trailblazers, politicians, and artists who are "about that life."
Global Impact, Local Roots: Deep dives into the issues affecting our community from Chicago to the global stage.
Community Connection: A live space for the QCrew to engage, ask questions, and build power together.
About Anna DeShawn:
Anna DeShawn, pronouns anything respectful, is your favorite q***r radio personality. Host of the Ambie award-winning podcast, Q***r News, she is a social entrepreneur, storyteller and community organizer known for her signature greeting of "Family". With over a decade of experience in q***r media, she is dedicated to amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ folks at the intersections and ensuring our history is preserved and protected.
Support Independent Black Q***r Media:
If you believe that our stories are worth telling, help us keep this work sustainable.
� Join the QCrew on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66
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06/03/2026
Family, we did it. We published our first Chicagoland Le***an Business Directory aka CLBD coined by
What started as a simple post to hear what I should cover for Pride turned into creating our first published list ever. It has been such an undertaking of love & care. Big shoutout to Lairen at for helping me bring this list to life.
My hope is this list continues to grow throughout pride month and beyond.
My hope is that you all will support the businesses on this list all year round.
My hope is this is just the first list of many more to come.
It’s more important than ever that we keep the dollars circulating amongst our community. We all we got!
Access the list at the link in my bio. It’s on our new Substack Q***rNewsPod.Substack.com
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Family, I had such a wonderful time participating in the Chicago Pride Parade FREE TO BE photoshoot. Being visible comes with the job & it’s not always easy but I recognize how necessary it is. Happy Pride 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 🌈
Welcome to Q***r News Live with Anna DeShawn! ��
This is your #1 destination for Q***r News Done Right. Every week, award-winning radio personality and activist Anna DeShawn goes live to break down the headlines where race, sexuality, politics, and culture intersect.
In a world of fast-paced media, Q***r News Live is the space where we slow down to provide deep analysis, historical context, and community-centered reporting. From the steps of the Supreme Court to the heart of Black Pride celebrations, we don't just report the news—we tell our stories with the nuance and heart they deserve.
Why tune in to Q***r News Live?
The Headlines: The most important LGBTQ+ stories of the week, analyzed through an intersectional lens.
Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with the trailblazers, politicians, and artists who are "about that life."
Global Impact, Local Roots: Deep dives into the issues affecting our community from Chicago to the global stage.
Community Connection: A live space for the QCrew to engage, ask questions, and build power together.
About Anna DeShawn:
Anna DeShawn, pronouns anything respectful, is your favorite q***r radio personality. Host of the Ambie award-winning podcast, Q***r News, she is a social entrepreneur, storyteller and community organizer known for her signature greeting of "Family". With over a decade of experience in q***r media, she is dedicated to amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ folks at the intersections and ensuring our history is preserved and protected.
Support Independent Black Q***r Media:
If you believe that our stories are worth telling, help us keep this work sustainable.
� Join the QCrew on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66
� Subscribe to E3 Radio on YouTube: Stay informed and never miss a live.
� Follow us on Socials: |
Q***r News Live: Because we are all we’ve got. �����
Family! 🚨 The Podcast Salon is back, and this one is all about PRIDE. 🌈
This June, we're celebrating LGBTQ+ centered podcasts with an evening of storytelling, community, and discovery.
🎙️ Experience the Ambie Award-winning Q***r News with
🎧 Explore the Tribeca and Ambie Award-winning audio drama Red for Revolution with creator Jana Naomi Smith
📚 Dive into Unboxing Q***r History with Chicago storyteller and sound designer Chijioke Williams
If you love podcasts, love great stories, or are looking to discover something new, this is the room you want to be in.
🗓️ Friday, June 12 at 6:30 PM CT
📍 Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center
2310 E. 75th St., Chicago
In partnership with Sisters in Cinema and DACC.
Come listen, connect, and celebrate the voices shaping our culture.
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/PodSalonJune2026
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Family, Happy Pride Month 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Family, have you heard about in North Halsted? Latino owned, Latino centered & we love that. Big ups to & Lu with the En La Vida newsletter for amplifying first. For more stories like this subscribe & support the Q***r News podcast.
Family, we have 89 Chicagoland le***an owned businesses on the list 😮 this pride coverage is going to be good. Got anymore?
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