The Qube

Curated podcast platform uplifting BIPOC and QTPOC voices through original content and community-centered storytelling.

Discover, Listen & Support Your Next Favorite Black & Brown Podcasts.

Founded by media visionary Anna DeShawn, The Qube is a Black- and LGBTQ-owned podcast production company and curated audio platform rooted in Chicago. Launched in 2020, The Qube provides space for queer and BIPOC voices to be heard, celebrated, and sustained.

With a mission to transform audio media, The Qube offers original series, curated podcast content, and professional development for podcasters of color and queer creators. From news to storytelling to cultural commentary, The Qube serves as a launchpad for underrepresented narratives.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Curated podcast catalog spotlighting BIPOC and QTPOC stories

• Original content such as “Queer News” and “Black HIV in the South”

• Creator-centered platform providing visibility and opportunity

• Community engagement through events and audio partnerships

Use Cases:

• Listeners seeking inclusive and representative podcast content

• BIPOC and LGBTQ+ podcast creators in need of support and promotion

• Educators incorporating diverse audio media into curricula

• Nonprofits and media orgs looking to collaborate on impact storytelling

Hours of Operation:

• Online Platform: 24/7

Accepted Forms of Payment:

• Visa

• Mastercard

• American Express

• Discover

• PayPal

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

• Shop Pay

Business Credentials:

• Founded and led by Anna DeShawn, host of Queer News and founder of E3 Radio

• Community-centered platform supporting intersectional queer media

• Member of the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR)

• Official Apple Podcast partner for diversity in podcasting initiatives

Honors & Awards:

• Anna DeShawn inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame (2023)

• Winner of the 2023 Ambie Award for Best DIY Podcast (Queer News)

• Equality Illinois Community Pride Award recipient (2024)

• Named one of GO Magazine’s “100 Women We Love” (2023)

Testimonials:

• “The Qube is what representation sounds like.” — Community Listener

• “I’ve discovered voices that have changed the way I view the world.” — Podcast Fan

• “Anna has created a movement through sound.” — Creator/Collaborator

Purchasing & Availability:

• Access podcast content via theqube.app

• Merch available through the official website

• Podcast submissions and creator inquiries accepted via online form

• Community events listed on the site year-round

Contact Information

• Email: info@theqube.app

• Phone Number: Not publicly listed

• Location Address: Chicago, IL 60615

Web & Social Media Links:

• Website: https://theqube.app

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/thequbeapp

• Facebook: https://facebook.com/thequbeapp

• TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp