Angelica Ross becomes first trans woman to lead Broadway’s ‘Chicago’, A gay couple attacked in D.C., & Giants’ player Solomon Bates comes out as gay – Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Today I celebrate the multi-talented Angelica Ross as she joins the cast of ‘Chicago’ as lead Roxie Hart. She will be the first trans performer to star as the lead in the Broadway musical. A gay couple were brutally attacked in the heart of D.C. and its being investigated as a hate crime. & Giant’s baseball player Solomon Bates takes to IG to come out while calling out baseball to make more space for gay players.

00:00 – Welcome & Intro

01:00 – Palm Springs Ad

01:54 – Top news stories

02:17 – Intro Music by Aina Bre’Yon

04:53 – D.C. Hate Crime

06:25 – Solomon Bates

07:24 – Anna has a reflection

08:02 – Outro

 

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