TransGriot

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

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Archie Gets Married

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I mentioned that as a kid I loved reading Archie Comics. I not only am an Archie fan, I also like Josie and the Pussycats as well. I was ...

'No Rights Which The White Man Was Bound To Respect'

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"...beings of an inferior order, and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either in social or political relations, and ...

Sex, Lies, And Gender

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If you're looking for a learning opportunity for gender and intersex issues, you may wish to check out Sex, Lies, and Gender on the Na...
Friday, September 18, 2009

Kentucky Sports Hatefest-U of L vs UK

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Today the University of Louisville Cardinals hit I-64 east and travel to Lexington to take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats. They are...

You've Had 50 Plus Years To Tell Your Stories- STFU, Listen, And Let Me Tell Mine

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I get a chuckle every time I get home from work, check my e-mail inbox and note the vast jump in e-mail. That let's me know that once a...
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Nashville Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance

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Congrats to 'Number 2' Marisa Richmond and the gang at the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition! On September 16 Metro Nas...
Thursday, September 17, 2009

Shut Up Fool! Awards- Cougars Rock Edition

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Eat 'em up, Eat 'em up, Rah rah rah! I'm so proud of my AP Number 21 ranked UH Cougars. They are taking a well deserved weeke...

I Repeat, I Didn't Stop Being Black When I Transitioned

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I try to call my family at least once a week to keep up with what's going on back home and in my old neighborhood, catch up on the lates...

Transwoman Exploring Run To Challenge Homohater Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern

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One of the things I've argued for years along with people such as fellow Trinity Award winner Dawn Wilson and others is that transpeople...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Serena Williams: Can A Woman Get Angry? Can A Black Woman?

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TransGriot Note: This guest post is courtesy of Tami at What Tami Said . The facts seem to be thus: On Saturday, in the U.S. Open semi...
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Ohio House Passes TBLG Non-Discrimination Bill

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History was made in Columbus, OH yesterday as HB 176 , the Equal Housing and Employment Act passed the Democratically controlled House by a ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

President Carter Tells It Like It T-I-S Is

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"I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is ...
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Congrats To The 2009 Best Black Blog Nominees

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Thanks to JasmyneCannick.com I discovered that one of the blogs I guest post on, Racialicious, was nominated in the Be...

Yo Right Wingers, This Is What 1.5 Million People Looks Like

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I've been cracking up over the last three days about the right wing lies coming fast and furiously about their Washington 'Hate On O...

Where's The Civility? You're Kidding, Right?

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I was shaking my head the other day when CNN and other outlets continued to play Serena's outburst at the just concluded US Open, Kanye ...
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Monday, September 14, 2009

Quit Trying To Muzzle Me

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One of the things I constantly battle as a African descended person trying to tell my stories or speak my mind about issues is vanilla flavo...

Arlington ISD Cancels Jerrydome Trip

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There were several school districts in Texas and at least five other states didn't show President Obama's education speech to schoo...

Williams Sisters Win 2009 US Open Doubles Title

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Serena shook off Saturday's semifinal drama, the $10,000 fine it cost her and joined her sister Venus in winning their first US Open dou...
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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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