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

Sunday, September 27, 2009

29-28! Eat 'Em Up Coogs!

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I said Texas Tech was going to be a big test for the Number 17 ranked Coogs, and they passed it with flying colors. Tech fell to the Coogs ...
Saturday, September 26, 2009

What I Wrote is EXACTLY What I'm Thinking

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No matter how many time I say that what I write is what I'm thinking at the moment I penned the piece, too many times I'll get peopl...
Friday, September 25, 2009

Saturday Sellout-Angela McGlowan

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Throughout our tortured history here in North America, we have had people who will sell out the entire community for their own personal gain...
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New TransGriot Feature-Saturday Sellout

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I've decided to start a new feature on TransGriot tomorrow called the Saturday Sellout. I'll take the time to shine a spotlight on ...

Shut Up Fool! Awards-U of L Pride Week Edition

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It's Pride Week on the U of L campus. In addition to participating in some of the events, I've gotten the opportunity to interface ...

Dr. Kelley Winters GID Reform Letter

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TransGriot Note: One issue that many trans people are passionate about is GID reform. I'm proud to know and was able to get reacquain...
Thursday, September 24, 2009

Fun With Andrea and Calpernia

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One of the cool things about the transgender community is when you finally get to talk to people in real time that you have much admiration ...
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Free The Antigua 6

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I learned about this story courtesy of the TJMS (Tom Joyner Morning Show) commentator Jeff Johnson and BlackAmericaWeb.com . It plays into...

Uof L Pride Events with Calpernia and Andrea

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For my TransGriot readers who are on or near the U of L campus, I'll be back on your side of Da Ville later today for the Pride Week LGB...

Congressional Black Caucus ALC Weekend 2009

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It started yesterday, but it's an event that I would like to attend one day despite the bitter memories I have about the 2002 one . ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

The President's First UN Speech

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Good morning. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to address you for the first tim...

Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid May Get More High Powered Help

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With Chicago being in a tight race to secure the 2016 Olympic Games and the October 2 decision date looming, the Chicago 2016 committee may ...
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GOP Plays Itself

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There's an old saying in the African American community. If you dig a grave for someone, better dig one for yourself. In the conserv...

ENDA House Committee Hearing Today

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At 10 AM EDT today the House Education and Labor Committee chaired by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) will hold hearings on HR 3017, the Employmen...

Historic Change Has Come To Japan

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For fifty years the conservative Liberal Democratic Party has ruled post war Japan. But the impact of the worldwide recession on Japan co...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Pouring Tea At U of L

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I only stayed home long enough to change clothes, write a post and check my e-mail as I returned to the U of L campus for a 7 PM Pride Week ...

A Wonderful Discussion At U of L's Ali Institute

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It's Pride Week on the U of L campus and I spent a wonderful few hours this afternoon leading a brown bag panel discussion of the subjec...
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EBONY Fashion Fair Fall 2009 Season Cancelled

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The EBONY Fashion Fair for fifty years has been an iconic slice of African-American culture. It was responsible for opening the eyes of the...
Monday, September 21, 2009

SCC 2009

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Today is the first day for the 2009 edition of the Southern Comfort Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel-Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. I...
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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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