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Mama Gloria Allen, a legend in Chicago’s trans community, passed away Monday, June 13th. In today’s episode, we honor her legacy. Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention extended until July 2. & Idaho police arrested a group of white supremacists affiliated with Patriot Front for conspiracy to riot at a Pride event on Saturday.
00:00 – Welcome & Intro
01:13 – AD
01:33 – Intro Music by Aina Bre’Yon
02:13 – Gloria Allan the subject of the film Mama Gloria dies at 76. Watch the film at https://www.pbs.org/video/mama-gloria-uvsrad/
03:17 – Brittney Griner has spent 118 days wrongfully detained. Yesterday, a Russian court added 18 days to her pre-trial detention.
03:58 – AD
04:22 – White supremacists affiliated with Patriot Front planning to disrupt Idaho pride event, arrested.
05:55 – Anna has a word
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