This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn and her special guest Amanda W. Timpson, the queer public historian, delve into the complexities of Matthew Shepard's tragic story. They discuss the commonly known narrative of his death and unveil the deeper layers, including issues of drug culture, homophobia, and the misrepresented nuances of his life. This episode is part of a series celebrating LGBTQ History Month by uncovering the histories you didn't know you needed to know. We will cover the:

• Known Story of Matthew Shepard

• Nuances and Complexities

• Role of Media and Misrepresentation

• Intersecting Issues

• Unheard Connections

• Concluding Thoughts and Legacy

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00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast

1:23 - Intro Amanda of Yesterqueers

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6:12 - The Untold Story of Matthew Shepard featuring Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers

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