Bad Queers

Another week, another attack on our trans community. From the New York Times, professional surfing competitions and lawmakers - when will it ever end? We give our "better late than never" reactions to the Super Bowl and Grammy's as well as AIABQ? advice that has Shana and Kris divided. And folks who identify as STEMs or Futches deserve their own fashion line.

Shoutouts:
Shana: Brittani Nichols for their upcoming Queer Asian TV Pilot, A Guide to Not Dying Alone. It will be showing at SXSW so if you’re going, check it out. Follow @bishilarious on IG 

Kris: George M. Johnson and Leah Johnson who have landed a 7-figure book deal to write a pair of novels centered on Black, queer characters. Follow @iamgmjohnson and @byleahjohnson on IG

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This week we welcome writer, executive producer, showrunner and novelist, Rasheed Newson. We discuss Rasheed's newest must-own book, "My Government Means to Kill Me: A Novel", what it takes to center Black, queer stories and making modern history accessible.
We also get candid about Rasheed's 20+ years in Hollywood, writing on shows like Bel-Air, The Chi, and Lie to Me as he shares  what has and not changed about representation.  Plus Rasheed shares one of our, new, favorite Bad Queer Opinions.

Shoutouts:

Shana: Rough and Tumble Pub - Seattle’s first ever home to women’s sports - Follow at @roughandtumblepub

Kris: Very special special birthday shoutout to one of our great supporters - Montavious Jenkins. Happy early birthday to you! We hope you have a great one! Y'all follow and say happy birthday to Montavious on IG: time_of_montay

Rasheed: The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice. Promote safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and families. www.rustincenter.org

Follow Rasheed @rasheednewson on Twitter and @rasheed.newson.author on IG and @rasheednewson on Tik Tok

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RIP to Tyre Nichols. Another Black life lost at the hands of police. Utah officially passed a bill that banned transition related care for minors. The WNBA free agency is already blowing our minds. Sam Smith's new video came out and so did the haters who feel like being sexy is just for thin, white, queer folks. And we double down on our opinions about Beyoncé performing in Dubai.

Shoutouts:

Shana: Black Burlesque Directory - Po’chop created the Black Burlesque Directory after performing in countless burlesque show as the only Black performer and how lonely and infuriating it was. Be sure to follow @itspochop 

Kris: Purse First Podcast - the only podcast dedicated to women & queer rap. Follow @pursefirstshow on IG

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Currently, there over 100 anti-LGBTQ+ before state legislatures, with Texas taking the lead by having 36 bills. The WNBA free agency is already causing chaos and the fight for charter flights for players is ongoing. The L Word: Generation Q finale finally brought us Black Love with Sophie and Pippa. Shana shares her review on Velma. And the rage against Beyoncé's performance in Dubai needs to stop.

Shoutouts:
Shana: Babes of Wellness - 1st all womens gym in LA/Compton. Safe space for women and queer folks to nurture their relationship with health and wellness at the inner section of movement and mental health. Queer and latina owned. Follow @babesofwellness on IG

Kris: Ebony Beach Club - The name “Ebony Beach Club” was chosen as a homage to the Black beach club founded in 1957 by the late Silas White in Santa Monica. With over 2000 members signed up and ready for the club’s official opening, it was shutdown but the city of Santa Monica who claimed eminent domain over the property it occupied. What they’ve created today aims to breathe new life into the vision of the late Silas White. Follow on IG @ebonybeachclub

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Two words: George Santos. If you don't know, we are going to fill you in on the lies and deception from this gay, republican,  congressman. We recap The L Word: Generation Q and ask the important question, "where is Gigi?". Is Velma the new LGBTQ+ show we want or should we pass? AIABQ? For telling my friend I don't want to be anything more than friends? And more.

Shoutouts:
Shana: Award winning Drag Queen - Victoria Chase. She is the biggest drag karaoke queen in NYC. You can catch her at Suite Bar and follow at @vchaseme on IG 

Kris: Dick & Donuts: A Conjectured Collection of How Studs Ain’t Shit the 2019 book by Nkenge Browner. Through quick wit and humor, the love, hurt, and healing that keep black lesbian relationships flowing is shared at an intimate level by author and poet Nkenge Browner.  Follow on IG @nkengebecreating 

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This week we welcome writer Dani Janae from Autostraddle. We discuss growing up queer in Pittsburgh, the top 5 fictional characters that influenced our queerness and reviewed The White Lotus and The L Word: Generation Q. We broke down whether we felt "the gay voice" was real and representation in writing.

Shoutouts:
Shana: The San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition for hosting their first Black LGBTQ Human Book Experience. This will happen February 11th at 3 pm. The Black LGBTQ Human Book Experience is an interactive learning experience where readers can ask our human books difficult questions that are expected, appreciated and answered in a safe space for dialogue. Follow @sdlgbtcoalition 

Kris: Maliyah Hart’s "We’re Gay" clothing brand. What caught my eye was their dope ass “We’re Gay” varsity jacket but there's also woven tapestry, sweatshirts, shorts and custom items. Shop at itscoolweregay.com Follow on IG: we.regay

Dani Janae: Shoutout to Shelli Nicole for being a light! Follow @ayoshelli on IG and K. Iver and their first release of their book of poems called "Short films starring my beloveds red bronco" follow @ivertownadncountry on IG

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Someone needs to get their girl Oklahoma and all these bills she is trying to pass. Shana gives a full recap of The L Word: Gen Q - The Musical since Kris won't watch it. Congratulations for Robin Roberts on her engagement. We receive an AIABQ? update and how to manage if you don't like the word "queer".  Kris applies anti-gender affirming healthcare "logic" to question the safety of youth football during for her Bad Queer Opinion.

Shoutouts:
Shana: Our Soles - Sneakers, streetwear and style that celebrates masc-presenting women, tomboys and everyone in between. Follow @oursoles_ on IG - and founder Mahogany @mobumbbbaaa

Kris: Kid Fury who announced he's bringing back Furious Thoughts. Nature is healing. Follow and support @kidfury

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At the beginning of 2023 we do a full 2022 recap so y'all remember what we're not going to do in 2023. We welcome Founder of E3 Radio, Anna DeShawn, to identify highlights, lowlights and everything in between. Starting with MJ Rodriguez historical win at the Golden Globes, the entirety of Brittney Griner's time in Russia and so much more. 

2022 Shoutouts:
Shana:   Brittney Griner and her family. Hoping for peace, love and patience in her next steps.
Kris: Cherelle Griner for her strength and poise to raise awareness and work to bring Brittney Griner home. 
Anna: Brittney Griner's story anchored queer news this year and a second shoutout for Cherelle Griner's grace throughout the process. 

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The last episode of 2022 we go through a recap of our favorite shows, movies, music and books. We also break down the last two episodes of The L Word: Generation Q and how much Kris is looking forward to the musical episode 😉. Bad Queer Opinions talk about the lack of Black love on The L Word: Generation Q and stop encouraging your friends to hook up with more friends.

Shoutouts:
Shana:  Black Queer Surf - Celebrating the intersectionality that is being Black and queer in a sport that has been gate kept for far too long. Follow @blackqueersurf on IG 

Kris:  The show "Riches" on Amazon. Follow @richesonprime on IG

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Brittney Griner is free! Kris & Shana take the time to celebrate Brittney's release and the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act. Barbados decriminalizes gay sex and Kehlani's recent run in with a**holes (Trigger warning: Sexual assault 22:43 - 26:12). What does it even mean to be a January Aquarius? And a full update about why we don't see more Black & Brown Drag Kings. 

Shoutouts:
Shana:  Pretty Boi Drag in DC, known as DC’s best drag show. Especially check out #OpenKingNight to see a diverse group of new drag performers onstage. Follow @prettyboidrag on IG 

Kris:  Jennifer Eden - for educating us on the current Black Drag scene and being the best damn burlesque host in Bmore and DC. Follow them at @yesmxeden on IG

Drag Kings to follow: @kingmolasses, @blaq_dinamyte_, @kinggrickyyrosee, @remy_blue2, @qingblaze, @romannoodle.xx

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