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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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Keywords: governor pritzker, older adults, aging, l. Morgan lee, tonys, janelle monae, josephine baker