TransGriot

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

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Dem Debate at Howard University

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I was stuck at work when it happened Thursday night, but I was happy to finally see for the first time in my life a presidential primary deb...
Friday, June 29, 2007

Sicko

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I'd heard about Sicko when it was in production about two years ago. I have several friends in the health-care industry who reported to...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Black Music-A Forceful Sound For Change

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I wrote earlier this month in a post that Black music is a powerful, multi-generational, creative force. Black music is also a powerful for...

Unpretty

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You can buy your hair if it won’t grow You can fix your nose if he says so You can buy all the make-up that MAC can make But if you can’t lo...

Old School vs. New School Music – What Defines Them? And What Exactly is ‘Middle School?’

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Monday, June 25, 2007 By: Patrice Gaines From BlackAmericaWeb.com Right smack in the middle of the discussion about old school versus new sc...
Tuesday, June 26, 2007

In Need of Statesmen (and Stateswomen too!)

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By Cornel West From the Covenant With Black America Blog April 25, 2007 We are facing a crisis in the quality of leadership in our country. ...
Monday, June 25, 2007

July Ebony Magazine Explores Culture of Disrespect

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If you haven't done so or don't have a subscription to Ebony magazine, you may want to head to your nearest bookstore or magazine ra...
Sunday, June 24, 2007

Transgender Athletes Get Into The Game

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My love of sports also includes me participating in them as well. I played Little League baseball as a kid and was on my high school's v...

What's Wrong With My Comets?

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photos-Crystal Smith hustling for ball, Comets coach Karleen Thompson, Tina Thompson, Michelle Snow and Sheryl Swoopes. One thing about me t...
Saturday, June 23, 2007

Designer Transition-A Sistah's Wish List

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Rapid scientific progress is being made in terms of mapping human DNA thanks to the Human Genome Project . It has unlocked the secrets of wh...
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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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