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

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Rest in Peace, Octavia!

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Gas, has it really been a year since Octavia St. Laurent left us? Rest in peace, sis.

Katie Washington's Historic ND Valedictory Address

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I posted the wonderful news a month ago about Gary, IN native Katie Washington , who became the first African-American valedictorian in Notr...

Sir Lady Java

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Since I just rolled through her home state, thought I'd tell you loyal TransGriot readers about another person whose interesting story I...

Congrats Class of 2010

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Wanted to take a moment to wish TransGriot reader Nicole Matos my heartfelt congratulations as you graduate from Bryn Mawr College's Cla...

Getting Adjusted To Home

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Been an interesting first week back in the home state and my beloved hometown while I was impatiently waiting to get back on line. I hung o...
Saturday, May 15, 2010

Shut Up Fool! Awards-Better Late Than Never Edition

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As you loyal TransGriot readers are now aware, I'm back online and chomping at the bit to write. I spent the time offline working on so...
Monday, May 10, 2010

Houston, Moni Has Landed

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When I started hearing the sounds of Majic 102 after passing through (and smelling) the refineries in the Beaumont area, it meant that I was...
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Saturday, May 08, 2010

Happy Mother's Day, TransGriot Readers!

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I already took the liberty of mailing my mom, sister and Renee their mother's day cards before I left and hope they arrived at their des...

Louisiana Memories

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Polar and I as you read this are probably at our planned stopping point of Hammond, LA. Yep, we're in Jindalland after our day start...

Mississippi!

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M-I-crooked letter, crooked letter-I-crooked letter, crooked letter-I-humpback, humpback-I. That was the old jump rope call and the way ...
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Headed West on I-40 And South On I-55

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Still rolling to H-town. Polar and I should be somewhere around Memphis, TN about to cross the border into Mississippi at this point in the...
Friday, May 07, 2010

The Journey Begins Back To Houston

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I've packed my stuff including the computer, and I'm headed south on I-65 in a few hours to complete the circle that unexpectedly st...

Moni's Last Louisville Supper

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At this moment I'm probably crying a little bit as I chill at my fave Louisville pizza place and enjoy a last meal with friends. I fell...

Dear Black GLB Community

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Dear Black GLB Community, As one of your award winning trans sisters, I have had the opportunity since 1980 to observe the peaks and valleys...

Shut Up Fool! Awards-Moni's Moving Edition

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Well TransGriot readers, in a few hours I'll be packing my stuff into a moving van (no, it's not from Arizona based U-Haul) and poin...
Thursday, May 06, 2010

African-American Transwoman Suing DC Police For Civil Rights Violations

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People are learning the not so nice details about what happened to Autumn Sandeen after she was arrested during an April 30 anti-DADT prote...
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Readers Are Leaders-Except In The GOP

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As educator Marva Collins said, "readers are leaders'. Too bad we have an entire political party and a political movement that do...

Stop Lying Negro GOPers- MLK is NOT A Republican

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The sellout Negroes in the National Black Republican Association have been feverishly trying to pimp a lie that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther K...
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Sisters In Solidarity Press Conference

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There comes a time as a oppressed minority group member when you finally get fed up with the slings and arrows of soul destroying injustice ...

Thanks For The Birthday Greetings Everyone!

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Wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone one who showered me with love, cards, cash, a birthday meal, calls, e-mails, blog pos...
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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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