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

Friday, October 17, 2008

Notable African-American Transgender People

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TransGriot Note:-This will be an ongoing project of the TransGriot Blog. Our transkids and our people need to know (along with the GLBT co...
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A Day At The Races

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As part of Dawn's birthday celebration (it was Sunday) I'm getting dressed and ready to roll with her and Polar to Lexington. It&...
Thursday, October 16, 2008

Smith and Carlos- 40 years Later

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Forty years ago today John Carlos and Tommie Smith stood on the Olympic medal platform to collect their gold and bronze medals for the 200 ...

McAttacks, Obama Coolly Wins Debate

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For its August 2008 issue Ebony Magazine put together a list of the 25 coolest brothers of all time . To no ones surprise, Sen Barack Obam...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Conservative Negroes, Please!

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As Americans, whatever political philosophy you choose to espouse, that's on you. I don't have problems with people who consider ...
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

The Final Debate

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Tomorrow night at Hofstra University is the last debate before we go to the polls on November 4. The stakes couldn't be higher for J...
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Monday, October 13, 2008

Moni's Busy Weekend

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If you've ever seen the voter's guides or voter cards that various organizations put together for election day and wondered how they...

2008 Canadian Party Leaders Debates

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This is how they roll debate wise in the True North.

Palin Booed At Philly Hockey Game? You Betcha

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The one thing about Philadelphia sports fans is that they have never been shy about letting their feelings be known. Ask Santa Claus, Mike ...
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If The White Sheet Fits, John And Sarah....

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The Repugnicans have their panties all in knots because civil rights icon and legend Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) called them out about their raci...
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Sunday, October 12, 2008

The GOP Natives Are Restless

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As Barack's lead widens, and the news becomes more bleak for GOP candidates everywhere, the pent up anger is starting to manifest itself...
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Saturday, October 11, 2008

The GOP's Bad Week

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Sarah Louise Palin abused her power as Alaska governor when she had Walt Monegan fired as Alaska's Public Safety commissioner because he...
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Friday, October 10, 2008

2008 Canadian National Elections

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While channel surfing earlier tonight I stumbled across a CBC program called 'The Nation' being broadcast on C-SPAN. It was coming ...
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Reading

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Hey peeps. I'm spending the day catching up on my reading. I have a ton of material I have to review in preparation for these C-FAIR ...
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Thursday, October 09, 2008

'Rednecks for Obama' Want To Bridge Culture Gap

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'Rednecks for Obama' want to bridge yawning culture gap by Michael Mathes Thu Oct 9, 9:50 AM ET SAINT LOUIS, Missouri (AFP) - Wh...
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Stop Hatin' On Tyra

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Y'all know how much I love Tyra Banks . She was one of my role models when I was trying to sort out what type of sistah I wanted to pro...
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008

2008 Amazing Philippine Beauties Press Launch

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This is a transgender beauty pageant that hasn't been around as long as the more widely known Miss Tiffany Universe in Thailand or Chic...
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Lynda Carter To Caribou Barbie: You're No Wonder Woman

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TransGriot Note: Philadelphia magazine recently interviewed Lynda Carter about her three week show at an Atlantic City casino. The intervi...
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Debates-Round Two

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In a few hours Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama will conduct their second round of debates from the campus of Belmont University in ...
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Michelle Bruce Unanimously Wins Lawsuit

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TransGriot Note: I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle at the 2004 SCC, and I was disappointed when she didn't get reelected to her Ri...
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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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