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Podcast: Queer News
Episode: We honor Jewel Thais-Williams, Wisconsin moves to ban conversion therapy, and BET+ brings ballroom to television - July 14, 2025
Description: Episode Description: Family, this week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn honors the life of Jewel Thais-Williams, a Black lesbian pioneer who built spaces that saved our lives. In politics, Wisconsin's Supreme Court clears the way to finally ban conversion therapy, while a sobering new report reveals foundation funding for LGBTQ+ causes has plummeted nearly 20%. In culture & entertainment, Artis restaurant keeps fighting to stay open, American Airlines refuses to back down under conservative pressure, and BET+ debuts House on Fire, a docuseries spotlighting the legendary House of Miyake Mugler. Want to support this podcast? π³οΈβπJoin the QCrew: If...