TransGriot

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

Saturday, May 22, 2010

The Texas Education Massacre

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There are probably those of you who read this blog and wonder or even possibly get sick of me railing about voting. I will consistently s...
Friday, May 21, 2010

Malawian 'Gay' Couple Isn't A 'Gay' Couple

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I'd been hearing much about the Malawian couple that has been sentenced to 14 years hard labor for their relationship. I'd been ask...

Senators Franken And Gillibrand Introduce Anti-TBLG Bullying Act

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I mentioned that one of the three openly gay members of the House, Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced HR 4530, the Student Non-Discriminatio...

Shut Up Fool! Awards-Mr. T Birthday Edition

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Today is the 58th birthday for our SUF mascot and all around tough guy. So n honor of his birthday, I'm going to cut out the jibber jab...

I Pity The Fool Who Ain't Singing Happy Birthday To Mr. T

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Time for y'all to cut out the jibber jabber and start singing happy birthday to our Shut Up Fool! Awards mascot, who was born in Chicago...
Thursday, May 20, 2010

32 Black Republicans Running For Congress-So What?

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I mentioned in a previous post about Oreo Barbie running for Congress in Mississippi's 1st Congressional District, but she's just o...

Ryan Murphy's Transphobic Hypocrisy

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TransGriot Note: Ashley Love is one of our intelligent, up and coming trans community leaders as an organizer for MAGNET. She sounds off i...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

PETA's Probably Hatin' On The New Louisville Arena Name

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Just before I bounced from Da Ville, the announcement was made about which of the five finalists had won the fierce competition for the nami...

Happy Birthday Malcolm X

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Happy birthday to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, or as he's better known to the rest of the world, Malcolm X. He was born on this date in Om...

The Democratic Wing Of The Democratic Party Speaks

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While I was keeping an eye on the Kentucky US Senate race Democratic primary won by Jack Conway, the mayor's race, Mile Slaton's bid...
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Canada's Bill C-389 Update

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My sis Mercedes Allen has an update on her Dented Blue Mercedes blog concerning the progress of Bill C-389. If passed it would add “gen...

Carville's Ten Rules For Progressives To Live By

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TransGriot Note: Even though it's a little old, the Ragin' Cajun makes some valid points that need to be heeded and committed to mem...

Go Get Your Vote On!

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There are primary elections in several states today, and if you reside in one of them, time for you to take a few moments out of your day an...

Tracy Africa Video

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I was checking out the Luna Show on YouTube since he interviews many of the personalities in the ballroom community. I was happy to note f...
Monday, May 17, 2010

Happy International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

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Today was the observance of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia . No thanks to haters using the world's great r...

(You Gotta) Fight For Our Right To Potty

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TransGriot Note: It's time for another song rewrite. The idea for this one actually came from Ethan St. Pierre and Bet Power. I came u...

2010 Miss Tiffany's Universe Winner Crowned

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Something else that transpired while I was in the process of moving to H-town was the 13th annual Miss Tiffany's Universe pageant in the...

Black-Brown Cooperation-The GOP Nightmare

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Contrary to the popular meme that is pushed in the MSM and with conservafools, relations between African-Americans and Latinos are not fraug...

Lena Horne-A Legend Leaves Us

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While I was in the process of moving last week I heard the sad news about one of my fave beauty icons, legendary singer, actress and civil r...
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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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