The N-Word. The F-Word. The D-Word…at one time all of these words struck fear into the hearts of those they were being used against. They were weaponized to bring hurt and shame. Today these words have been reclaimed and de-weaponized.

Join the New First Family as they talk about words and the power associated with them. We will also be joined by special guest Chamara Cotton aka @BoogieRose, the 2019 Host of Philly's #DykeMarch

Air Date: May 30th, 2019

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“It’s my body...It’s my say!” Join the Q the Mic family tonight as we discuss some current hot topics surrounding bodily autonomy. In the last few weeks, several states have passed laws limiting access to abortions, while the federal government has increased restrictions for the LGBTQ+ community. Where does the bodily regulation end?

Air Date: May 23rd, 2019

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Primary day is one week away, and the Q The Mic Family understands how important it is to participate in the electoral process. Join us as we welcome Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judicial Candidate, Henry Sias, the first transgender man to run for judge in the nation.

Air Date: may 16, 2019

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1. We talk about what "trans" means.
2. What does "online dating" mean? What do profile's really mean? Does it ruin the first part of getting to know to someone?
3. Queer History by Billy Porter

Air date: May 9th 2019

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The Best of Dates...and The Worst of Dates Online dating can be a beast, but in today’s society it does speed up “getting to know you” process with SPEED DATING!!! Join the Q The Mic family as we delve into the world of 21st century dating. This week we welcome Susan from 'Be Single No More' for the ins and outs of #SpeedDating, They do events for all demographics and host straight and LGBTQ+ #SpeedDating Events in the greater Philadelphia area.

Air Date: May 2nd, 2019

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For Nigel Shelby--You can’t be against bullying if you don’t do anything about it. This week we dedicate our show to Nigel Shelby, the gay 15-year-old Alabama teen who took his own life.

The Trevor Project supporting LGBTQ+ Teen Suicide https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

”Turning Self Worth into Net-Worth! with Tara Colquitt aka “The Credit Woman, LLC https://www.thecreditwoman.com

ONE supportive person REDUCES LGBTQ+ youth SUICIDE by 30%! Please share your stories (coming out or otherwise) on any of our social media sites.

Air Date: April 25th, 2019

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1.‘The Mueller Report’ with our in house political science guru Lauren Enlow and Shaina Jones, Esq. chat it out.

1. We acknowledge Sexual Assault Awareness Month Tonight the Q The Mic Family discusses the effects of sexual assault especially in the LGBTQ+ community.

We are joined by Paula A. Smith-Benson, BSN,MSN,RN, CTRC. Major, United States Air Force (Ret) Sexual violence affects every demographic and every community – including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lesbian, gay and bisexual people experience sexual violence at similar or higher rates than heterosexuals. In the U.S., 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime. (2018 National Sexual Violence Resource Center)

Women Veteran Command Center - Facebook: womenvetrancomandcenter National Sexual Assault Hotline – can also refer you to a local rape crisis center 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 Online Counseling at https://ohl.rainn.org/online/

Air date: April 18, 2019

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The Penn Relays are Coming The Penn Relays are Coming The Penn Relays are Coming Lori Lancaster, MHS aka the CPR Lady is here to talk #PennRelays. Lori has been wth the Penn Relays for 25 years. Philly's own Penn Relays (also Penn Relays Carnival) is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States, hosted annually since April 21, 1895 by the University of Pennsylvania at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Each year, this historic rite of spring draws crowds of up to 100,000 to the University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field. Here, spectators know they’ll see some of the world’s top track athletes compete — and often begin Olympic careers. ...and yes, with 100k extra people in the city of Brotherly Love, the #TrafficSucks!!!

Air Date: April 11th, 2019

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Our in house attorney Shaina Jones (Jones Legal, P.C.) will weigh in on GOP Lawmaker Insinuates Providing Free Menstrual Products To Women Inmates Will Turn Prisons Into Country Clubs. https://www.essence.com/news/gop-lawmaker-free-menstrual-products-women-prisons-country-clubs

And wait! Hot off the presses: Chicago has a new mayor, and for the first time in history, it's a gay black woman: Lori Lightfoot

Air Date: April 4th, 2019

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'Q the Mic' debuts tonight! Don't miss GASQ! Q the Mic Radio is news, music, people, arts, money, health, travel, history, and yes: 'Gay Answers to Straight Questions' (gasQ) wrapped up in a rainBOW for the masses!

Air date: March 28, 2019

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