transgender
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National Black Justice Coalition, GLAAD Call Out Dave Chappelle’s ‘Lazy and Hostile Transphobia and Homophobia’ Jokes in Latest Netflix Comedy Special
The longtime comedian’s special hit the streamer on Tuesday and was quickly met with a backlash.
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Only a Florida-Sized Asshole Would Sign a 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 walked into Gabe’s house because while he saw mounds of raw chicken, he didn’t see much seasoning. God noticed deviled eggs with no orange sprinkles on top. He noticed macaroni with Velveeta slices on top…
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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 confront the biases, fear and outright hatred that threaten LGBTQIA+ lives and civil (and human) rights. While at The Root, we believe equality should just be common sense, we also know the part that increased representation can play in…
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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 17 is one we should all be aware of if we claim to care about human rights. Now in its 17th year, it’s the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The past…
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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. Look, we get it. Many of us are still acclimating to a world that increasingly identifies beyond the gender binary. Even the most well-meaning among us who happen to still be relatively ensconced in heteronormativity are bound…
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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 annual event is to celebrate “the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.” GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization,…
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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 their show, Peace of Mind With Taraji. In episode 8.1, they ask the pointed question: “Why Are Our Black Transgender Women Dying So Young?” Per the episode description via the official press release sent to The…
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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 woman has sued the Georgia Department of Corrections for the second time, alleging that correctional officers have failed to protect her from abuse. According to CBS News, the suit, filed by the Center of Constitutional Rights and the…