Anna DeShawn

Anna DeShawn Anna DeShawn is your favorite Q***r radio personality. She hosts a daily news and music show from a

05/09/2026

Sometimes freedom means telling the truth out loud, even when it’s terrifying.

Anna DeShawn holds space for a story about leaving, healing, and finally saying the words: “I’m HIV positive.”

After 14 years, .kennedy shared her status publicly, not for attention, but for education, for community, and for the people who need to know they’re not alone.

What started as fear turned into purpose. A platform. A vision for something bigger, a space for testing, support, and real conversations about HIV.

This is what it looks like to choose yourself, to speak anyway, and to build something from your truth. Listen closely to this one, and check out the full series on E3 Radio’s YouTube channel!

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05/05/2026

Finding joy again after an HIV diagnosis isn’t instant, it’s a journey.

Anna DeShawn sits in conversation about what community really means, especially in those early moments when everything feels heavy. From feeling like a “walking dead” to rediscovering joy, dancing again, and even thinking about school, this is what rebuilding looks like.

HIV didn’t end her story. Community helped her find herself again. Life goes on, and sometimes, it comes back brighter.

Listen to this one, and check out the full series on E3 Radio’s YouTube channel!

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05/05/2026

Family, if we stay healthy this team is absolutely playoff material. I’m so glad we got cloud ☁️ on the squad because she’s a real one on & off the court. Let’s go!

05/05/2026

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. �����

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is putting real support behind LGBTQ youth with a $1 million donation to The The Trev...
05/04/2026

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is putting real support behind LGBTQ youth with a $1 million donation to The The Trevor Project.

The contribution will help expand mental health services for LGBTQ young people, including crisis intervention and su***de prevention support. At a time when LGBTQ youth are facing increasing challenges, this kind of investment can have a direct, life-saving impact.

When major figures in sports show up like this, it sends a message, support matters, and resources save lives.

For more stories just like this, tune in to the Q***r News podcast on your favorite podcasting apps.

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04/28/2026

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Let’s talk labels… or not. 👀 Because what does it really mean to say q***r, sapphic, stud, or WLW? And who gets to defin...
04/24/2026

Let’s talk labels… or not. 👀 Because what does it really mean to say q***r, sapphic, stud, or WLW? And who gets to define those words anyway?

Don't forget, Anna DeShawn is co-leading a panel that gets into all of it, from identity to language to how we show up for each other across experiences and generations.

Expect perspective, a little nuance, and probably a few “wait… I never thought about it like that” moments.

Come through and be part of the conversation.

🗓️ Tap in and join us: https://tockify.com/lvw.usa/detail/201/1777057200000

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04/23/2026

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. �����

Children’s Minnesota has resumed providing gender-affirming care for transgender youth after previously pausing services...
04/22/2026

Children’s Minnesota has resumed providing gender-affirming care for transgender youth after previously pausing services.

The hospital had halted care amid growing political pressure and uncertainty, but has now reinstated services, allowing young patients to once again access necessary medical support.

This moment underscores how quickly access to care can shift, and how critical it is for institutions to stand firm in providing evidence-based, life-affirming treatment.

For more stories just like this, tune in to the Q***r News podcast on your favorite podcasting apps.

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