This week we are hitting your ears with a quick update for the coming weeks as well as serving you some of the best queer news stories that are out there currently!

Listen to the episode for more information.

We know that some of the current world events are heavy, so if you need help to leave the despair behind, reach out to someone. Here are some resources to help you in case you need them:

CRISIS LINES:

TRANS LIFELINE

In Canada Call: (877) 330-6366

In USA Call: (877)565-8860

THE TREVOR PROJECT (for LGBTQ Youth)

1-866-844-7386

Click here for online chat and text info

LGBT YOUTH LINE

LGBTQQ22SI peer support

1-800-268-9688

Text 647-694-4275

KIDS HELP PHONE

1-800-668-6868

Did you know the Kids Help Phone # can be found on the back of every Nestle chocolate bar? Now that’s a sweet way to get a crisis resource into the hands of someone who may need it.

GOOD2TALK POST SECONDARY CRISIS LINE

1-866-925-5454

BULLYING HOTLINE CANADA

1-877-352-4497

CRISIS SERVICES CANADA

1-833-456-4566 English

1-866-APPELLE (277-3553) French

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As mentioned in the podcast, we will C U Next Tuesday! Tune in May 17th when we talk about Asian Heritage Month and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Sources:

Mattea Roach's incredible Jeopardy! streak ends after 23 wins. Jeopardy.com.

NBC News includes Jeopardy! winner Mattea Roach’s sexual orientation in tweet. National Post.

'Sex Education' actor Ncuti Gatwa to be next Doctor Who. CTV News.

Janelle Monáe to Star as ‘My Hero’ Josephine Baker in Upcoming TV Series. Rolling Stone.

@itsjojosiwa - Instagram post.

President Biden Announces Karine Jean-Pierre as White House Press Secretary. The White House.

Drag Race confirms new spin-off as RuPaul’s quest for world domination continues. Pink News.

Canadian Blood Services to end blood ban for men who have sex with men. CBC News.

Risk of Exposure to HIV/AIDS. Stanford Health Care.

@gaytimes - Intragram post.