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

Thursday, September 27, 2012

What 'A Different World' Taught America

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A Different World was an amazing, groundbreaking show, which is probably why we are so hard on the people who are allegedly producing sh...

The Second Annual TransGriot 'A Different World Trivia Quiz-The Answers

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Okay TransGriot readers, did you have fun racking your brains trying to find the answers to this year's edition of the TransGriot A Di...
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Soledad O'Brien Shuts Down Ignorance Again!

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I'm beginning to love my CNN sister Soledad O'Brien again (yep, she's a Black Latina)    She has been on fire lately in terms ...

The First 2012 Presidential Debate In One Week

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On October 3 the first of three presidential debates will take place on the University of Denver's campus between President Obama and ...

When The Election's In Doubt, GOP Goes Racist

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When the GOP starts losing in an election cycle, it's a given that since the only demographic they lead in any election cycle is white...

Womanist Musings-An All White Emmys

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If you wonder why Latino and African-Americans have their own awards shows to honor their people, it's because far too often the big a...
Tuesday, September 25, 2012

FLOTUS Keynote Speech At CBCF-ALC Phoenix Awards Dinner

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A little history was made Saturday night as First Lady Michelle Obama became the first FLOTUS ever to do a keynote address at the Congress...

Ehipassiko-Because You're Stupid

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Another one of Cristan Williams' posts from her Ehipassiko blog that needs to be signal boosted whacking all those conservasheeple who...

2012 Texans Watch-Texans Mile High Win

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I got back home from OUT on the Hill just in time to watch my beloved Texans take on a long time nemesis in Peyton Manning and the Denve...

Today Is National Voter Registration Day!

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In 2008 65% of African-Americans that were eligible to vote in that 2008 election cycle exercised that right to do so. But sadly there we...
Monday, September 24, 2012

2012 OUT On The Hill Compilation Post

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Moni's back in H-town after owning her power, reconnecting with her Black TBLG fam and allies and making new friends during OUT On the...

2012 OUT On The Hill-What Now, Black LGBT Family?

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Another exciting edition of OUT on the Hill has concluded and our Black LGBT family has scattered to our various locales around the countr...

The Trans Racial Political Divide Shows Up At SCC 2012

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While I was owning my power inside I-495 AKA the Capitol Beltway, I thought about during some OUT on the Hill downtime that the Southern C...

The Second Annual TransGriot 'A Different World' Trivia Quiz

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Today is the 25th anniversary of the first broadcast of A Different World on this date in 1987.   Some interesting news is developing abo...
Sunday, September 23, 2012

Paris Dupree Discusses Ballroom History

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Something for you TransGriot readers to enjoy while I'm traveling.   The late Paris Dupree discusses and breaks down ballroom history du...

OUT on the Hill 2012 Is Over-Time To Go Back To Texas

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My Week 3 TransGriot NFL picks are already made and I'll find out how well I and my hometown NFL ballers did when I get home.  But i...
Saturday, September 22, 2012

2012 OUT on the Hill-Day 4 Recap

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Another beautiful day on Washington DC, but it's one with a hint of sadness for me because it's the last day of OUT on the Hill.  ...

Texas GOP, It's Payback Time In One Month

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While I'm beginning another day of Owning My Power during this thrid edition of OUT on the Hill, my mind still is thinking about event...

2012 Out On the Hill-Day 4 Schedule

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Darn, Day 4 got here pretty quickly and in 24 hours I'll be headed back to the Lone Star State.  But as the old saying goes, time fli...
Friday, September 21, 2012

2012 OUT on the Hill-Day 3 Recap

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Well, today's the day I've been eagerly waiting for ever since I received the invitation letter for it. The National Town Hall mee...
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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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