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Anna DeShawn | |
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| Born | August 30, 1983 |
| Education | |
| Occupation(s) | Podcaster, producer, writer |
Anna DeShawn is an American media personality, podcaster, and producer. She is best known for founding E3 Radio, a radio station dedicated to playing queer music and reporting on queer news.
Early life and education
DeShawn was born in Chicago, Illinois.
DeShawn earned her Bachelor of Arts in radio and television production from Drake University. In 2007, she earned her Master of Science in communications from Ithaca College.
Career
while at Drake, worked as an intern for the Tom Joyner Morning Show
"I wanted to be the next Robin Roberts because she was the only Black woman on ESPN doing sports"
started E3 in 2009
formed the Qube in 2021
Awards and honors
- 2012 30 Under 30 Award
- 2013 Esteem Award for outstanding podcast
- DeShawn was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame in 2023.
- Queer News podcast won the 2023 Ambie award for Best DIY Podcast
- was listed as one of GO Magazine's "100 Women We Love" in 2023
working
- https://windycitytimes.com/2019/06/02/community-groups-hold-protest-against-progress-bar/
- https://windycitytimes.com/2024/06/03/equality-illinois-pride-month-brunch-welcomes-chicago-mayor-and-honors-activist-deshawn/
- https://www.wbez.org/the-rundown-chicago-news-podcast/2023/11/30/the-rundown-anna-deshawn-is-making-the-queer-radio-she-never-heard-growing-up
- https://mediastudies.as.virginia.edu/events/story/writing-sound-anna-deshawn
- https://gomag.com/article/anna-deshawn/
- https://windycitytimes.com/2012/06/20/thirteenth-annual-30-under-30-honors-lgbt-individuals-allies/
- https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/06/03/rap-ban-may-be-lifted-at-progress-bar-but-boystown-needs-to-confront-its-history-of-racism-activists-say/
- https://www.academicsurvival.com/navigating-pwis-insights-from-adell-coleman-and-anna-deshawn/
- https://wamu.org/story/12/06/08/after_naacp_marriage_stance_discord_and_discussion/
- http://www.theesteemawards.com/past_finalists/?categoryID=31
- https://localmedia.org/2022/06/get-to-know-6-lgbtq-media-and-journalism-leaders/
- https://sky.wnba.com/2021-pride-spotlight-the-qube-e3-radio/
References
- ^ Kornegay III, Johnnie Ray (November 15, 2023). "'The Qube' Creator Anna DeShawn is Creating A Space For LGBTQ Podcasters To Thrive". The Reckoning. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Anna DeShawn". Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Anna DeShawn". BeenHere.org. National Black Justice Coalition. August 30, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Anna DeShawn of E3 Radio and the Qube". Chicago Reader. October 12, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Yassine, Leen (June 29, 2023). "Meet Chicago Radio Host Anna DeShawn, Creator Of E3 Radio And Queer News Podcast". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
Category:1983 births Category:21st-century American LGBT people Category:Drake University alumni Category:Ithaca College alumni Category:LGBT people from Illinois Category:Living people