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We've got company! This week we welcome pop recording artivist, Mila Jam. We started from the beginning by learning about Mila's childhood all the way through her 20+ years of being an artist. From coming into her identity to owning her autonomy and the differences she encountered, to the amazing collaborations she has experienced (hello Chaka Khan!) and how awful dating is in New York.

Bad Queer opinions include stud for stud vs. butch for butch dating, LGBTQ dating apps being problematic and disclosure.

Shoutouts:
Shana:  BDSThem Film Festival - An evening of queer, trans, non-binary, BDSM Short Films centering QTBIPOC performers. Follow and support @bdsthemfilmfestival on IG 

Kris: Redefining Soft - A healing movement for Black Queer women & GNC folx who identify anywhere on the spectrum of masculinity. Follow on IG @redefining_soft 

Mila: boipkg - Trans influenced outfits - undergarments, tshirts, etc. Black trans owned company. Follow on IG @boipkg

BTFA - Black trans femmes in the arts - Follow on IG @btfacollective

Episode Notes:
[0:49] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[1:42] - Mila Jam Introduction
[3:28] Upbringing, New York and childhood experiences 
[20:11] Navigating the music industry 
[23:40] Post election thoughts and Democratic National Convention
[33:15] Favorite Collaborations (spoiler - Chaka Khan!) 
[39:01] New album teaser 
[49:47] Dating in NY 
[51:58] Bad Queer Opinions

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Shana reflects on her recent breakup, sharing the lessons she’s learned and what she’s looking for moving forward. It’s a candid and insightful conversation about love, growth, and self-discovery.

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Heavy news week this week between the lynching of Marcellus Williams and learning the word "diabolical" truly applies to Diddy. In lighter news, our WNBA playoff predictions are in, Shana has some exciting (?) fantasy news to share while Kris dissociates.

In Am I a Bad Queer?, they discuss adjusting to your newly-moved-in partner's mental health needs and answering the centuries-old lesbian question of "Should you tell your best friend you like her".

Shana tries out some queer mom jokes in Bad Queer Opinion, and Kris' shares her mom packed her up for giving Ryan Murphy work a pass over Lee Daniels.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Jade Fox for her interview with Kid Fury. Talk about an instant click. Two of my fav iconic Black queer creators sat down for a great interview. Check it out on Jade’s Youtube- @iamjadefox, make sure to like and subscribe to her channel

Shana: George M Johnson - Yesterday (as of recording) announced their new book, Flamboyants, was released. Flamboyants is a collection of empowering essays about Black and Queer icons from the Harlem Renaissance. Buy Flamboyants and follow @iamgmjohnson on IG

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[2:38] Category Is: So Republicans aren’t pro-life
[10:25] Category is: Diddy is arrested 
[19:40] Category is: WNBA Playoffs
[37:20] Am I a Bad Queer? 
[58:54] Bad Queer Opinions
[1:08:29] Shoutouts

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Someone needs to get their girl Oklahoma and all these bills she is trying to pass. Shana gives a full recap of The L Word: Gen Q - The Musical since Kris won't watch it. Congratulations for Robin Roberts on her engagement. We receive an AIABQ? update and how to manage if you don't like the word "queer".  Kris applies anti-gender affirming healthcare "logic" to question the safety of youth football during for her Bad Queer Opinion.

Shoutouts:
Shana: Our Soles - Sneakers, streetwear and style that celebrates masc-presenting women, tomboys and everyone in between. Follow @oursoles_ on IG - and founder Mahogany @mobumbbbaaa

Kris: Kid Fury who announced he's bringing back Furious Thoughts. Nature is healing. Follow and support @kidfury

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At the beginning of 2023 we do a full 2022 recap so y'all remember what we're not going to do in 2023. We welcome Founder of E3 Radio, Anna DeShawn, to identify highlights, lowlights and everything in between. Starting with MJ Rodriguez historical win at the Golden Globes, the entirety of Brittney Griner's time in Russia and so much more. 

2022 Shoutouts:
Shana:   Brittney Griner and her family. Hoping for peace, love and patience in her next steps.
Kris: Cherelle Griner for her strength and poise to raise awareness and work to bring Brittney Griner home. 
Anna: Brittney Griner's story anchored queer news this year and a second shoutout for Cherelle Griner's grace throughout the process. 

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The last episode of 2022 we go through a recap of our favorite shows, movies, music and books. We also break down the last two episodes of The L Word: Generation Q and how much Kris is looking forward to the musical episode 😉. Bad Queer Opinions talk about the lack of Black love on The L Word: Generation Q and stop encouraging your friends to hook up with more friends.

Shoutouts:
Shana:  Black Queer Surf - Celebrating the intersectionality that is being Black and queer in a sport that has been gate kept for far too long. Follow @blackqueersurf on IG 

Kris:  The show "Riches" on Amazon. Follow @richesonprime on IG

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Brittney Griner is free! Kris & Shana take the time to celebrate Brittney's release and the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act. Barbados decriminalizes gay sex and Kehlani's recent run in with a**holes (Trigger warning: Sexual assault 22:43 - 26:12). What does it even mean to be a January Aquarius? And a full update about why we don't see more Black & Brown Drag Kings. 

Shoutouts:
Shana:  Pretty Boi Drag in DC, known as DC’s best drag show. Especially check out #OpenKingNight to see a diverse group of new drag performers onstage. Follow @prettyboidrag on IG 

Kris:  Jennifer Eden - for educating us on the current Black Drag scene and being the best damn burlesque host in Bmore and DC. Follow them at @yesmxeden on IG

Drag Kings to follow: @kingmolasses, @blaq_dinamyte_, @kinggrickyyrosee, @remy_blue2, @qingblaze, @romannoodle.xx

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Kehlani in The L Word: Generation Q. Kehlani with Letitia Wright. Kehlani, PERIODT. Needless to say, Kehlani won this week. In queer news, Indonesia banned sex outside of marriage for locals and foreigners, Domestic terror threats to LGBTQ+, Jewish and migrant communities and the latest Brittney Griner update (the day before she was released!) and the state of Georgia came through again. We are upset that Legendary was cancelled and our Bad Queer opinion explores with drag king culture is white washed. 

Shoutouts:
Shana:  Ebony and Denise Nunez aka @team2moms announced that they are the recipients of Variety’s Family Entertainment Impact Award for 2022 

Kris:  Black Voters Matter Fund dedicated to expanding Black voter engagement and increasing progressive power. Follow and DONATE @blackvotersmtr

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Continuing with our Wakanda is Queer theme, now the LGBTQ+ community is lusting over Letitia Wright and imagining a world with Vibranium Strap-ons. The L Word Generation Q is here, queer and we have our full review of the first two episodes. What's the difference between friends with benefits and situationships? And explaining the Respect for Marriage Act like we are five. 

Shoutouts:
Shana: Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen and Bar is a Black and Queer Owned bar/restaurant in Atlanta, College Park to be specific. Virgil’s Celebrates Geechee Gullah Cuisine beautifully paired with signature cocktails - Follow @virgilsgullahkitchen on IG 

Kris:  Shelia Rashid - Black queer bespoke designer based in Chicago. Her unisex clothing line is made-to-order and reflects her own sense of style, combining both tomboy and feminine qualities  Follow @sheliathedesigner on IG

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

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This week we welcome Emmy Award Winning Director, Nneka Onuorah. Nneka joins us to discuss her documentaries and directing, including Lizzo's "Watch Out for the Big GRRLs" and The Same Difference. Nneka shares how she builds relationships with each person she works with, what it was really like directing Barack Obama and how to consistently show up as your authentic self no matter the space. All this and more in this weeks episode!

Shoutouts:
Shana: Minus Moonshine in Brooklyn, NY - Latine and Trans Nonbinary owned/operaed non-alcoholic bottle shop - support this small business (they ship local and nation wide) follow @minusmoonshine on IG

Kris: Deon Libra - Britt and Devin for releasing and selling out some of their product. I was able to cop their Unbothered Elxir adaptogen powder, their Big Up Body Glaze Oil Serum is still available. Congrats to them both! @deonlibra_  

Nneka: TIERs Nigeria an organization really helping queer Nigerians and people apart of the community with resources and keeping them safe. Please donate and support @tiersnigeria

And shoutout to Uzo Ejikeme of on her new endeavors and to @stuzoclothing for being a historical brand for our community 

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

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