TransGriot

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

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Tenika Watson's Story

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When Teddy Pendergrass had the traffic accident that paralyzed him back in 1982, there was another passenger in his car whose life was affec...
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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...

My Liberal Identity

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My Liberal Identity: You are a Social Justice Crusader , also known as a rights activist. You believe in equality, fairness, and preventing...

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 25, 2009

Littleton v. Prange 10th Anniversary

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Kat Rose reminded me of another anniversary taking place this month that jolted the Texas transgender community when it went down ten years ...

August 2009 Villager's Black Blog Rankings

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Depending on where you reside, school has either started or will be doing so shortly. Yes, it's a wonderful time of year for the parents...

Women Come In All Shapes, Body Sizes, Hairstyles and Genitalia Configurations

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One of the silver linings in this jacked up Caster Semenya situation is that it's fostering a serious discussion around the planet about...
Monday, August 24, 2009

The Jerrydome's Flaw

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The new $1.15 billion dollar home of the Arlington Cowchips has every bell and whistle you could want as a fan. Climate controlled comfort, ...

Gender Drama At The 1936 Berlin Olympics

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Since this has come up repeatedly once again in the context of international sport, thought it was time to point out the history behind why ...
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Sunday, August 23, 2009

I Got E-Mail!

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From time to time I get e-mail about some of the 1,800 plus posts here at TransGriot that have touched you in one way or the other. Whether...

Germaine Greer- Still Hatin' After All These Years

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The conventional wisdom is that people mellow out in their golden years and get more thoughtful and flexible about issues they were intracta...
Saturday, August 22, 2009

The Penguins Of Madagascar

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When I watched the original Madagascar movies, I fell in love with the antics of Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private. Those lovable action...

Why The Dearth Of Black Canadian Political Power?

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There are as of the 2006 Canadian Census 783,795 people that describe themselves as Black Canadian. One of my dear Timmy's Icecap drink...
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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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