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

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Rest In Power Brandi Bledsoe

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We have lost another trans woman to violence, once again in Cleveland. 32 year old Brandi Bledsoe was found dead on Saturday clad only in...

Rest In Power Trans Pioneer Alina Maria 'Cachita' Hernandez

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Another one of our trans trailblazers has joined the ancestors in television actress Alina Maria Hernandez at age 46.   She was found by a...
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Happy 41st Wedding Anniversary Mr.President and Madame Secretary!

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October 11 also happens to be the 41st wedding anniversary of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton....

2016 National Coming Out Day

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In addition to today being a voter registration deadline day in Texas and several states, today is also National Coming Out Day It was ...

Election Registration Deadlines Today In TX And Several States

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If after watching (or not watching) the second debate and you are sufficiently motivated enough to vote on November 8, then you better bus...
Monday, October 10, 2016

Angela Rye Blasts GOP Pundit For Defending Rape Culture

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One of the people I love seeing when she does appear on TV to set people straight is Angela Rye. You've got to check out this video ...

Moni's In The Middle Of The JJ Alumni Picnic

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From time to time I get to pop my collar about my high school alma mater Jesse H Jones and The Class With Class, AKA the Class of 1980....
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Transphobic Hypocrisy, Thy Name Is The GOP

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This was an interesting point that i was pondering as I watched last night's debate. The GOP and conservative movement has been attack...

Denzell Thomas Charged In Jazz Alford Murder

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Some good news to report in the Jazz Alford murder . 23 year old Denzell Thomas, who was already being held on $200,000 bond in the Jeff...

Clinton Decisively Wins Second Presidential Debate

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The second presidential debate turned out as expected with Donald Trump lying through his teeth once again in addition to having some WTF ...

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving 2016!

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Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian readers and friends north of the border!   I know you're taking the time to step away from Timmy'...
Sunday, October 09, 2016

My #NotUpForGrabs Story

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In the wake of Trump's reprehensible 2005 comments about groping women, I wanted to point out that t rans women once our bodies morph to...

Second 2016 Presidential Debate Tonight In St. Louis

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The first 2016 presidential debate between Sec. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at Hofstra University broke a viewing record that had st...
Saturday, October 08, 2016

2016 UH Cougar Watch- Battling Navy

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The number 6 University of Houston Cougars (5-0, 2-0) are in Annapolis for another The American conference game with Navy  (3-1, 2-0).. ...

T-30 Days To Election Day

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It's 30 days to Election Day and in several states people are already voting for president and other offices thanks to early voting.  ...
Friday, October 07, 2016

Sade's Child Comes Out As Trans

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Peeps who have known me for a while know that I have mad love for Sade, and I own every CD she's ever produced.  Even got a chance to ...

Rest In Power and Peace Jazz Alford

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Once again it's my sad duty to report we have lost another trans woman to anti-transgender violence. The latest sister to prematurel...

Shut Up Fool Awards - Gwen Araujo Murder 14th Anniversary Edition

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October 4 was another sad anniversary in our community.   It was on October 4, 2002 that trans teen Gwen Araujo was murdered at a party s...

Laverne Cox Starring In The Rocky Horror Picture Show' On FOX October 20

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I've attended a few showings of the cult film classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, including a memorable Halloween one not long aft...

India's Now Reporting The News In The UK

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Some interesting news (pun intended) coming from across The Pond about a British TV news reporter for ITV who has transitioned at age 51 a...
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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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