Illinois passes landmark legislation for LGBTQ older adults, L. Morgan Lee becomes the first trans woman nominated for a Tony & Janelle Monae is set to star as Josephine Baker – Thursday, May 19, 2022

On LGBTQ Elders Day Governor Pritzker of Illinois signed groundbreaking legislation which will ensure LGBTQ older adults have a voice at the table. L. Morgan Lee becomes the first trans woman nominated for a Tony for her role in Strange Loop. Janelle Monae announced that she will be playing Josephine Baker in an upcoming TV series. 

 

00:00 – Welcome & Intro

01:01 – The NECANN Illinois Cannabis Convention is coming to Chicago on June 10th and 11th. Grab your tickets now at necann.com/illinois

01:44 – Intro Music by Aina Bre’Yon

02:25 – On LGBTQ Elders Day Governor Pritzker of Illinois signed groundbreaking legislation which will ensure LGBTQ older adults have a voice at the table

4:05 – L. Morgan Lee becomes the first trans woman nominated for a Tony for her role in Strange Loop

05:29 – Janelle Monae announced that she will be playing Josephine Baker in an upcoming TV series

06:42 – Anna’s Got A Word 

 

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