Title IX Rescined, Lil Nas X Returns, And I Recap An Incredible Purple Tie!

This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story covers the breaking news that the education department rescinded Title IX protections for lgbtq+ students. In culture and entertainment, heated rivalry producers launch a nonprofit for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, Lil Nas X comes back with a new single, Chicago's Legacy Project announces this year's dedication nominees and we raised $10,000 on Purple Tie day. Let's get into it! Want to support this podcast? 🏳️‍🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 03:21 Join our Substack 04:06 Join the QCrew 04:45 Queer News Headlines 05:21 The Education Department Rescinded Title IX Protections For LGBTQ+ Students 11:51 Heated Rivalry Producers Launch nonprofit For LGBTQ+ Inclusion In Sports 13:59 Qn Tip Line 14:43 Lil Nas X Returns With A New Single 16:56 Chicago Legacy Walk Dedication 18:54 Anna's Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Important Episode Links RSVP for the Chicago Legacy Walk Dedication Learn more about The Irina Foundation Check out the Chicagoland Lesbian Business Directory Join the QCrew! Giving starts as low as $5/month Send In a Queer News Tip or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ This week's episode of Queer News is packed with historic milestones, urgent calls for justice, and accountability. Here is your social-media-ready breakdown of every story from Episode 360. This Week's Top Story The Education Department Rescinded Title IX Protections For LGBTQ+ Students On Monday, the US department of education announced that they rescinded the Biden Administration title IX ruling. Back in 2024, the Biden Administration approved a new Title IX rule that enhanced protections "against sex-based harassment and clarifying protections on discrimination based on LGBTQI+ status and pregnant and parenting status." In response to the rescission, ACLU deputy legal director Louise Melling wrote: "All students have the right to an equal opportunity to learn in school without being discriminated against on the basis of sex or sex stereotypes, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnant or parenting status. Title IX should be a shield against discrimination; instead, this administration has treated it like a sword to weaponize against our most vulnerable students. The Department's action also rolls back important provisions requiring schools to address reports of sexual harassment promptly and effectively." This Week In Culture & Entertainment Heated Rivalry Producers Launch nonprofit For LGBTQ+ Inclusion In Sports In happier news about LGBTQ+ people in sports, Heated Rivalry producers and Accent Aigu Entertainment founders Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady have launched a nonprofit fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. Launched last week, the Irina Foundation "is rooted in the belief that shared participation can foster inclusivity and strengthen mental well-being and resilience in ways few other approaches can. It envisions a world where LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and underserved communities experience genuine belonging and opportunity through organized sports and arts programs - creating inclusive spaces that build confidence, connection, and a strong sense of community." Lil Nas X Returns With A New Single Dreamboy Lil Nas X is back with a brand new single. Titled World's Greatest, the song pays homage to Lil Nas X's beginnings, his mother, and his creative journey as an artist. The music video is full of throwbacks to his previous eras and glimpses of Lil Nas X's childhood and is dedicated to his mother Tamikia Hill who passed away earlier this year. Lil Nas X seems to be on a continuous journey of healing which is great to see after the turbulent year he's had. Back in June, he reappeared on the internet after spending time in rehab. Since then he's been interacting with fans and slowly teasing new music. Guided by his mother's words "Walk by faith, not by sight" Lil Nas X continues to move though life with his head held high. Chicago Legacy Walk Dedication Chicago, the legacy project has announced the date for the 2026 legacy walk. October 10th will be a walk to remember as Chicago's AIDS Angel Lori Cannon, and Revolutionary War Hero Casimir Pulaski will receive bronze memorial dedications commemorating their life and legacy. The dedication will be held at Center on Halstead. From 12pm to 2pm there will be a legacy walk program, followed by the on street dedication ceremony from 2pm to 3pm. Afterwards guests are welcome to stay for a reception where light bites and refreshments will be served from 3pm to 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public and you can rsvp at legacyproject.org Anna's Word We have not because we ask not. So, get to asking for what you want out of this life. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod drops every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall for Public Sound. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.