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Trump Muses About LeBron James Having Sexual Reassignment Surgery to Compete in Women’s Sports

The former president is obsessed with the future Hall of Famer.

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Monday 9:50AM

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Transgender Sports Ban on the First Day of LGBTQ Pride Month

Archangel Gabriel was throwing his first cookout at his new house, and he invited everyone. God was nervous when he…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

6/01/21 2:45PM

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<i>Queer Spaces and Faces</i>: A New Media Collection Seeks to Make LGBTQIA+ Lives More Visible

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Queer Spaces and Faces: A New Media Collection Seeks to Make LGBTQIA+ Lives More Visible

On Monday, we celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a day launched to…

Maiysha Kai

5/18/21 12:30PM

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'This Is About Bodily Autonomy': Why the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Is More Important Than Ever

In recent years, it seems as if every other day marks a new holiday or day of recognition or remembrance, but May…

Maiysha Kai

5/17/21 4:50PM

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Laverne Cox's <i>Promising Young Woman</i> Role Was Voiced by a Male Actor for Its Italian Release. Here's Why That's 'a Straight-Up Act of Violence'

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Laverne Cox's Promising Young Woman Role Was Voiced by a Male Actor for Its Italian Release. Here's Why That's 'a Straight-Up Act of Violence'

We’re gonna say this one more time for the cheap seats in the back: Stop. Deliberately. Misgendering. People.

Maiysha Kai

5/13/21 2:30PM

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Over 465 Feminist Leaders Sign GLAAD's and Raquel Willis' Open Letter to Support Transgender Women and Girls on Transgender Day of Visibility

It is March 31, which means we’re here to celebrate and honor International Transgender Day of Visibility. The…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

3/31/21 1:00PM

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'I Technically Should Be Dead': Black Trans Women Discuss Targeted Violence in <i>Peace of Mind With Taraji</i> Exclusive Clip

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'I Technically Should Be Dead': Black Trans Women Discuss Targeted Violence in Peace of Mind With Taraji Exclusive Clip

Taraji P. Henson and her co-host and best friend Tracie Jade are continuing to highlight mental health issues with…

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Black Transgender Woman Sues Georgia Department of Corrections for Failure to Protect Her From Abuse, Provide Proper Treatment

Another day, another instance of the legal system plainly disregarding the rights of transgender people. A trans…

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Report by Former Military Physicians Says Trump’s Transgender Ban Hurt the Military. Who Would’ve Guessed?

Man, who would’ve thought barring an entire group of people from joining the U.S. military would have lasting,…

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Dwyane Wade on Mike Tyson Defending Daughter Zaya From Boosie Badazz: 'It Was Great to Hear Him Say That'

Back in February, you might’ve heard about an ashy-ass rapper named Boosie Badazz who said some goofy-ass shit about…

Jay Connor

11/23/20 5:30PM

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The Category Is: Alive. Pyer Moss Partners With the Marsha P. Johnson Institute for Transgender Day of Remembrance

The year 2020 has been tragic for myriad reasons—and a terrifying one for the transgender and non-gender-conforming…

Maiysha Kai

11/20/20 10:30AM

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For Trans Voters, 2020 Election Has Enormous Implications–And Roadblocks

For Mariah Moore, voting is a ritual.

Terrell Jermaine Starr

10/29/20 2:00PM

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Breaking the Binary: Indya Moore Stars on Two International Vogue Covers

They were the breakout star of FX’s much-beloved (and now, much-missed) Pose, and now Indya Moore is breaking even…

Maiysha Kai

10/20/20 3:00PM

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Exclusive: New Performance Project <i>VOICES</i> to Replace <i>Vagina Monologues</i> and Focus on Experiences of Black Women [Updated]

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Exclusive: New Performance Project VOICES to Replace Vagina Monologues and Focus on Experiences of Black Women [Updated]

The year 2020 has served as an opportunity for many people to pivot in their careers—and the same can be said for…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

10/09/20 10:00AM

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<i>TransGriot</i> Blogger and Advocate Monica Roberts, 'a Pioneer and an Essential North Star' Has Died

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TransGriot Blogger and Advocate Monica Roberts, 'a Pioneer and an Essential North Star' Has Died

A pioneering advocate for the trans community who was instrumental in changing the way much of the media regards and…

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Civil Rights Activist Marsha P. Johnson to be the First Transgender Person Given a Monument in America

A group of lawmakers in Elizabeth, N.J., authorized plans to build a monument to transgender civil rights activist…

Joe Jurado

8/28/20 7:00PM

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'It’s All Divine Play to Me': Angelica Ross Bodies Her Latest Magazine Feature—Literally

“The things Angelica did: THAT,” said The Root’s Entertainment Writer Tonja Stidhum upon seeing Angelica Ross’ new…

Maiysha Kai

7/02/20 10:30AM

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As Pride Month Comes to a Close, Google Honors Pioneering Activist Marsha P. Johnson With Her Own Doodle

If you happened to venture to Google this morning, no doubt you caught a glimpse of an American hero—one who is…

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Trans Women of Color File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Discriminatory Rule Change

Two transgender women, one of them a Black Army veteran and lung cancer survivor, have filed suit against the Trump…

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Thousands Flood the Streets of Brooklyn for Black Trans Lives Matter Demonstration

More than 15,000 people, all wearing white, came together in front of the Brooklyn Museum in New York City on Sunday…

Ishena Robinson

6/15/20 11:30AM

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