πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ QCrew! Your Weekly Queer News Update: Taylor Casey, a Black trans woman is still missing in the Bahamas, the Trevor Project has a new CEO and Richard Simmons has passed away


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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn gives an update on Taylor Casey who went missing in the Bahamas nearly three weeks ago. In politics, Thomas Crooks a 20 year old registered Republican, attempted to murder former President Donald Trump. In culture and entertainment, Richard Simmons has passed away, the Trevor Project has a new CEO, and the daughter of Cameroon’s President comes out on Instagram despite the dangers.

4:45 - Taylor Casey who went missing in the Bahamas nearly two weeks ago

8:50 - Thomas Crooks a 20 year old registered Republican, attempted to murder former President Donald Trump

14:25 - Subscribe to Queer Open Mic, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGy9_rNIY2eOi-MTEKPlpAGm6KDHGxFV5

14:55 - Listen & follow the Second Sunday podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

15:31 - Richard Simmons has passed away

17:47 - The Trevor Project has a new CEO, Jaymes Black

19:09 - The daughter of Cameroon’s President, Brenda Biya, comes out on Instagram despite the dangers

20:50 - Anna’s Word


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Family, this is a HUGE deal. We're talking life-changing opportunities here! Thank you for all your support. Let's keep pushing forward and make some magic happen!


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This podcast explores the stories of Black queer people navigating complex relationships with The Black Church. The Church is a nostalgic pillar of the Black community but it’s also been the source of pain and ostracization for many.

It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.


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