We remember Amyri Dior, Rep. Sarah McBride stood up to the bullies, and Chappell Roan dropped a lesbian country track - March 17, 2025

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This week, we honor Amyri Dior, a Black trans woman whose life was tragically cut short, and we refuse to let her story go untold. In politics, we celebrate comrades who are standing up for our community, from Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear’s continued support to Rep. Sarah McBride finally clapping back at those who refuse to respect her identity. Meanwhile, a new Gallup poll confirms what we’ve always known—we’re not just surviving, we’re thriving, with nearly 1 in 10 Americans identifying as LGBTQ+. In culture and entertainment, Chappell Roan gives country music a sapphic spin, and Diana Portillo wins a decade-long legal battle for trans workplace rights. Plus, we dive into the Unrivaled playoffs and how this league has set a new bar for women’s basketball. 

 

The Breakdown:

 

🕊️ We honor the life of Amyri Dior, a Black trans woman whose tragic story reminds us of the urgent fight against violence in our community.

 

🏛️ In politics, Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear doubles down on LGBTQ+ protections, while Rep. Sarah McBride boldly stands up against relentless misgendering in Congress.

 

📊 A new Gallup survey confirms what we’ve always known—our LGBTQ+ family is growing stronger, with nearly 1 in 10 Americans identifying as part of the community.

 

🎶 In entertainment, Chappell Roan stirs up country music with a lesbian anthem, and Diana Portillo wins a decade-long battle for justice after workplace discrimination.

 

🎙️The Podcasthon. We are participating and celebrating Taskforce Community and Prevention Services

 

🏀 Plus, in sports, we break down the Unrivaled playoffs and why women’s basketball needs our support now more than ever.

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03:52 - We remember Amyri Dior

06:16 - Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear doubles down on LGBTQ+ protections

08:42 - Rep. Sarah McBride boldly stands up against relentless misgendering in Congress

15:40 - Gallup survey confirms nearly 1 in 10 Americans identifying as part of the community.

17:26 - Diana Portillo wins a decade-long battle for justice after workplace discrimination

18:33 - Chappell Roan stirs up country music with a lesbian anthem

20:07 - The Podcasthon. We are participating and celebrating Taskforce Community and Prevention Services

23:43 - The Unrivaled semifinals set new records

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