Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio

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THIS WEEK ON XTRA

Righteous sounds. From Big Freedia and Second Seasons to Kate Can Wait, Xtra contributor Caitlyn Stall-Paquet lines up 10 queer and trans artists whose music supports anti-racist and LGBTQ2 advocacy groups. [Xtra]

QUEER NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

On July 1, Russian voters approved a constitutional amendment that bans same-sex unions.

TBH, CULTURE IS QUEER

Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio is the first trans woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated . Plus, Canada’s Drag Race eliminated contestant Kyne talks about the challenges for queens of colour on the show.

All these stories and much more in this week’s Xtra Weekly.

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And here’s a little gif for you. Start your weekend with some bounce.

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