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

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Eureka Springs Votes To Keep Trans Inclusive Non Discrimination Ordinance

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Last night was election night in Eureka Springs, AR  and it resulted in another loss for the Forces of Intolerance. The Eureka Springs Cit...

What I'm Looking For In A Houston Mayoral Candidate

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The wonderful thing for me about living in my hometown is that ever since I moved back home in May 2010, Annise Parker has been my mayor...

Seattle Trans Woman Sues Blood Bank

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Because I have an AB+ blood type, from time to time I would take part in blood drives when the need arose. But after my 1994 transition, I ...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Capt. Thomas Araguz III Being Recognized At LGBT Fallen Heroes Ceremony Tomorrow

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Tomorrow afternoon there will be a LGBT Fallen Heroes Memorial Service ceremony at the Women In Military Service for America Memorial in ...

Why I Write

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I'm rapidly approaching 6 million hits on this nine year old blog, and it's an upcoming milestone I'm exceedingly proud of.   ...

Miss Universe Japan 2015 Is A Sistah!

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I've always been a pageant junkie going back to my childhood and one of my fave pageants to watch is Miss Universe.   I'm still ...

Judge Not, Homophobes

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Love this quote by Laverne Cox, and it got me thinking about the on target point that she's making. Indeed, how in the hell do you fai...
Monday, May 11, 2015

FLOTUS Tuskegee Commencement Speech On Race

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First Lady Michelle Obama was the commencement speaker for Tuskegee University's 2015 commencement last Saturday, and in that 30 minut...

H-Town Discrimination, Your Time Has Expired

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With the rapid approach of the one year anniversary on May 28 of the passage of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), I've been g...

Kelly Ripa GLAAD Media Awards Speech

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The New York division of the GLAAD Media Awards occurred Saturday night. One of the awardees was Kelly Ripa, who received the Excellence In ...
Sunday, May 10, 2015

The IDAHOT Is Coming!

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The IDAHOT is coming next Sunday!  So what is the IDAHOT?   It's the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia or...

Another Cali Trans Teen Becomes A Prom Queen

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California has led the way in crowing trans feminine prom and homecoming queens, and I'm happy to report that another trans teen has b...

Happy Mother's Day 2015

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Time for me to wish Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mother figures in our community and beyond. Raising healthy, happy and well...
Saturday, May 09, 2015

Fairfax Co. VA School Board Adds Gender Identity To Non Discrimination Policy

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The Fairfax County School District is the largest in Virginia and the tenth largest in the nation, and Thursday night had a vote adding g...
Friday, May 08, 2015

Shut Up Fool Awards-Mother's Day Weekend Edition

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It's Mother's Day weekend, and on Sunday we get the opportunity to once again honor our mother's and the mother figures in our l...

BTAC 2016 Save The Date

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Didn't take long to find out the dates for the Black Trans Advocacy Conference in 2016, While the location of the fifth annual edition...

Japan's Ministry Of Education Urges Schools To Do More For Trans Students

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While some school districts in the United States no thanks to conservafools are moving to oppress trans students, other nations are going in...

Indian Trans 2015 PTHC Conference Participant's US Visa Held Up

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For those of you who have been attending the upcoming Philadelphia Trans Health Conference that will happen June 4-6 for years, you are qui...
Thursday, May 07, 2015

Anti-Trans Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Barnes & Noble

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Victoria Ramirez spent six years working at two Barnes & Noble stores in Orange County, California.  When she informed her managers she ...

Unjust Florida HB 583 Is Dead!

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While I was at BTAC, the Florida legislative session ended.   What that means is that is filed bills didn't pass either chamber and...
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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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