TransGriot

A proud unapologetic Black trans woman speaking truth to power and discussing the world around her since 2006

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Missing You, Michael

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Today would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday, and it still seems surreal to talk about him in the past tense. As the events of...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Following In Jack 'The Rapper' Gibson's Media Footsteps

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If you wonder where I came up with the phrase 'tellin' it like it T-I-S is', I borrowed it from this iconic African-American rad...

Senator Ted Kennedy Dies

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"For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause en...
Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Naomi Sims Passes Away

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I was saddened to hear the news that pioneering African-American supermodel Naomi Sims passed away in Newark, NJ at age 61 after a battle wi...
Thursday, July 30, 2009

Still Missing Marvin Zindler

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Has it actually been two years since our iconic crusading consumer reporter and bane of Houston area slimy characters and dirty restaurants ...
Monday, June 29, 2009

Happy Birthday, Lena Horne!

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You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way. Today is Lena Horne's 92nd birthday. This iconic beauty was b...
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Monica Roberts
Monica Roberts, AKA the TransGriot (Gree-oh) is a native Houstonian, GLAAD award winning blogger, writer, and award winning trans human rights advocate. She's the founding editor of TransGriot, and her writing has appeared at the Bilerico Project, Ebony.com, The Huffington Post and the Advocate. She works to foster understanding and acceptance of trans people inside and outside communities of color. Among her many honors are the Virginia Prince Transgender Pioneer Award, the Robert Coles Call of Service Award. the Barbara Jordan Breaking Barriers Award, and the 2020 Susan J Hyde Award for Longevity In The Movement
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