Levels of Gay (w/Jessamyn Stanley) I Episode 180

This week in queer news, in a landmark verdict, a man was charged with a federal hate crime for killing Dime Doe, a Black trans woman in South Carolina. Ron DeSatan tries to distance himself from his OWN book-banning laws. In "What About the Kids?!" news, Texas passes on a $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor criticized “The Color Purple” for “sanitizing” lesbian romance–opening up a lane for Kris to NOT watch the new movie. Gaslighting and audacity team up for episodes 7-9 of Love is Blind, and we recap the madness.

In Am I A Bad Queer, we get an update on a previous story. Plus, does it make sense to share an apartment building with your ex to co-parent your pet?

Shoutouts:

Shana: Crissle and Kid Fury from The Read for meeting getting invited to the Cécred launch party and Beyoncé. Showing us that dreams really do come true. Follow and support @thisistheread 

Kris: Invisible Histories - locates, collects, researches, and creates community-based, educational programming around LGBTQ history in the Deep South. Invisible Histories believes archiving is resistance to oppression and history leads to liberation. In our work, we center joy and community while never erasing the painful and complicated experiences of our folks. So far they’ve recovered 1K+ pieces of LGBTQ history. 

Follow on IG: @invisiblehistoriesproject where you can donate and learn more.

Episode Notes
[00:18] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[01:36] - Category Is: Queer News
[12:11] - Category Is: More About Color Purple | Kris backs out of watching The Color Purple
[25:22] - Category Is: Love is Blind Recap
[57:00] - Am I A Bad Queer?
[1:02:14] - Bad Queer Opinions | Community Notes
[1:06:14] - Shoutouts 

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Rest in Power Nex Benedict and Cecilia Gentili. Caitlin Clark breaks records and Sabrina Ionescu shows out during NBA All Star weekend. Finally, Kris and Shana get to break down the absolute mess that is Love is Blind Season 6. In 'Am I a Bad Queer?' we talk about sharing space with exes, when your friend is the red flag and inviting straight folks to queer events. You don't want to miss Bad Queer opinions where discuss being opposed to stud for stud relationships and double standards between men and women on their sexual preferences. 

Shoutouts:
Shana: Inches Gourmet Hot Dogs - based in ATL Black and LGBTQ+ owned 100% gourmet and vegan hot dogs. With names like Doggy Style, Raw Dog and Slob on the Knob it’s truly a place, as they say, where size matters - follow for their next pop up @inchesatl 

Kris: Quita Loves Sports- I love sports, join me as I journey to celebrate the wonderful world of women’s basketball. I focus on WNBA commentary, NCAAW commentary and anything else related to women’s basketball @QuitaLovesSports on Youtube

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This week in category is we review Beyoncé's Superbowl, Usher's performance and that's really the main focus. Mo'Nique gave a tell all interview and how 30% of adult Gen-Z identifies as queer. In Am I a Bad Queer? We respond to questions about "reverse racism" in dating, shifting from long distance to living together and not going to church weddings. Bad Queer opinions discuss how to get the straights to disagree with the anti-trans/LGBTQ+ laws and minding your business.

Shoutouts:
Shana: Kah Yangni - Artist/Illustrator of Not He or She, I’m Me, which was recently named the Stonewall Honor Book by the American Library Association. The book is about a day in the life of a non-binary child, with things like gleefully getting dressed, hugging their parents, going to school and playing with friends - Follow @kahyangni 

Kris: The Black Sportswoman - Bria Felicien founded The Black Sportswoman in 2020. The Black Sportswoman’s mission is to amplify the stories of Black women athletes in sports history. Subscribe at https://www.theblacksportswoman.com/ and on IG: @theblacksportswoman 

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If you weren't on Tik Tok, you may have missed the Queer Bar Drama that happened at the Cubbyhole with a straight woman, straight man and a lesbian - it's as messy as it sounds. We discuss our reactions to The Grammy Awards and all of the changes happening during WNBA Free Agency. In 'Am I a Bad Queer?' we discuss the use of baby/boo as flirting, Aunties being safe spaces and not wanting to celebrate Valentine's Day due to trauma. 

Shoutouts:
Shana: Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance - A non-profit organization for LGBTQ+ youth and allies in the inland Empire. They provide a safe space for young people to meet, make friends and participate in various weekly events and activities. Some of these include conferences, study rooms, book clubs and more - Follow and support @rainbowprideyouthalliance on IG 

Kris: Exterminate All The Brutes - 2021 4 part documentary directed by Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro). It explores the exploitive and genocidal aspect of European colonialism, from America to Africa, and its effects today. I’d encourage anyone who hasn’t seen it to take the time to watch it. It’s dark but very insightful and powerful to watch. You can stream it on Max, YouTube, AppleTV and Google Play. 

We’ll leave the series page in the description: https://www.hbo.com/exterminate-all-the-brutes

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This week we welcome back singer-songwriter Siena Liggins! We discuss her FIRST tour (kicking off this week in Chicago!) what goes into planning a tour, local talent that will be joining and how she hopes folks will experience the shows. Before we got to the tour, we caught up from when Siena was last on show. Breakups, new albums, top three disappointments (hint: Nicki Minaj, Detroit Lions and COVID) for the week and her Bad Queer Opinions.

Bad Queers is giving away tickets to Siena's tour - check out the details on IG @badqueerspod

Shoutouts:
Shana:  Dom + Bomb: 5XL - XS accessories, personal styling, tailoring. Black woman and queer woman-owned fashion brand that encourages you to wear what makes you feel like you. - Follow @domandbomb on IG 

Kris: Skye Falling - a novel by Mia McKenzie. A woman who’s used to going solo discovers that there’s one relationship she can’t run away from in this “hilarious, electric” novel, a probing examination of the complexities of family, queerness, race, and community. Available everywhere you read or listen to books. Follow @miamckenzie on Twitter's Ex

Siena: Not Sorry Goods (@notsorrygoods). Extra Crispy (@extracrispystudios) and ,Werqfest (@werqfestl). Awesome queer owned/queer-led organizations that bring people together through fashion and entertainment. 

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Covering it all in this episode. The Biden administration invests almost $700k in sex education for trans male youth. The Abbey's disturbing allegations have finally caught up with the infamous WeHo club. And the Oscars wouldn't be the Oscars if they didn't snub anyone– we talk nominations and controversy over who was left out.   

In Am I A Bad Queer, we question the timing of "cis" being considered a slur. Is there any personal responsibility for staying with someone who cheated on you four times?  Plus, how to avoid hanging out with your coworkers during your off hours.

The thought journeys continue in Bad Queer Opinions as Shana breaks down WNBA free agency and Kris makes a case for gossiping being genderless.

Shoutouts

Shana: New queer, Black play party launches in Oakland. B. Tourmaline’s vision is to make safe spaces for queer and trans Black people through events, community and the normalization of Black pleasure. Recently had a play party called Routes: Volume 2 - Follow @b.tourmaline_ on IG 

Kris: Natalie J. Harris, former guest, and friend to BQ, who premiered her latest film, Grace, at the Sundance Film Festival. Follow updates on Natalie’s IG  @nataliejasmineharris

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Lil Nas X dropped his latest video for his single "J Christ" and we have...thoughts. Awards season continues as we recap the Critic's Choice and Emmy awards. In good news,  discuss a new study on how aunts, tias, and aunt-like figures support LGBTQ+ youth.

How can you tell if your friend(s) are hitting on you? How do you keep things casual with a friend you're attracted to but don't want to mess up the friends and more in Am I A Bad Queer.
 
In Bad Queer Opinions, Shana asks if bottoms can take care of tops and Kris shares some critical "community notes."


Shoutouts

Shana: Shoutout to our Bad Queer Fam - Dr. David J. Johns @drdavidjohns for winning BET’s Black + Iconic Active Advocate Award. And Translash Podcast and Imara Jones @imara_jones_ were nominated for Outstanding Podcast and INTO for Outstanding Online Journalism Article to our friend Josh Mackey @j_mack09, Assistant Editor at INTO

Kris: Fly And Famous Black Girls on IG- a Digital Museum of Black Hollywood- archival images of Black Women actors and musicians across decades. Follow on IG - @flyandfamousblackgirls

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For the second year in a row, Angela Bassett did the thing. This time with Regina King.

This week, we circle back to Katt Williams' interview and the fallout from  Claudine Gay's resignation from Harvard and the emerging anti-DEI culture war. In politics, trans youth in Louisiana are suing the state over their ban on gender-affirming care. 

In Am I A Bad Queer, we talk friends with benefits vs. dating apps (and the limitations of vibrators) and if having an LGBTQ+ family member you respect prevents you from being homo/transphobic.

 Are lesbians who intentionally try to "turn" straight women a service to the community or problematic? Is Lil Nas X the most disrespected young superstar of all time? We answer in Bad Queer opinions.

Shoutouts:

Shana: Black Alphabet - Black LGBTQ+ nonprofit arts organization based in Chicago with national/international programming. They are committed to giving the Black LGBTQ+ community a voice through the arts and media. They host art therapy, film festivals and more  - Follow @black_alphabet 

Kris: Segregation By Design - IG page featuring data & remastered historic photos documenting the destruction of communities of color by redlining, highways & urban renewal IG: @segregation_by_design

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We're back from holiday break to discuss the wild start to the year. Shana shares a glowing review of The Color Purple. In the most predictable story of the year, sometimesy-Christian, Boosie, throws a tantrum over a lesbian scene in The Color Purple and gets packed up by TS Madison. Dave Chappelle continues to destroy his own legacy in his latest "comedy" special. Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper NYE hosting only makes us miss Don Lemon.  In politics, Iowa’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law has been blocked by a federal judge in another big LGBTQ+ rights win. USA Boxing introduces new strict guidelines for trans boxers.

In Bad Queer opinions, Shana swears off themed parties and Kris gives an apology to the DVD community.


Shoutouts:

Shana: Inclusive Guide - The inclusive guide helps you identify safe and welcoming spaces for all. They recently launched a DEI Resources platform which include live trainings at your own pace. Follow and check it out @inclusiveguide on IG 

Kris: Jonica Booth - for a great second season as Chastity on Rap Sh!t. Follow on IG: @jonicablubooth 

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We welcome in the New Year with company! Mx. Eden is your favorite Femme Daddy, dominating audiences from the classroom to the dungeon, and now on Bad Queers. We reminisce on nights out in DC and Baltimore, MD., discuss how to create safe spaces. Black drag kings and our need for more Stud Strippers. Don't forget, Kia Souls are for the everyday, modern queer. And we wrap up with Bad Queer Opinions you won't want to miss (hint: parent chokehold on fashion and coparenting pets).

Shoutouts

Shana: One Roof Chicago: an emerging initiative to build an LGBTQ+ intergenerational community for older adults and youth in need of affirming housing. Follow @one_roof_chicago  

Kris: ColorCreative - Management company supporting & developing the voices of the future while enabling women & people-of-color creators to reach their greatest potential. Follow on IG: @colorcreative

Eden: My shoutouts are gonna be Kai Brown aka Stud Slayer (@stud_slayer_) GiGi Holliday (@gigiholliday)

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