When I find the "It Gets Better' videos from African-American celebrities and trans people, they will get posted on this blog ASAP. Here's one from rapper and actress Eve. Read more.
Be a Trans Advocate
Tag: video
Tag: video
Interview with Laura Weinsten, Colombian Transgender Activist.
August 15, 2011 · Guest
Riot Acts: Flaunting Gender Deviance In Musical Performance
September 25, 2009 · Marti Abernathey
The Transadvocate Video Podcast – GLAAD’s Big Mistake
January 28, 2009 · Marti Abernathey
Today we discussed the lies forwarded by Christian Conservatives, gender marker changes in Massachusetts, the ALCU suing Illinois for not changing documentation of people who had SRS outside of the United States, and GLAAD's misstep of nominating the show "The New Adventures of the Old Christine." Read more.
The Trans Scare
January 12, 2009 · Marti Abernathey
Thanks to Box Turtle Bulletin and Gay News Blog I was introduced to this lovely piece of transphobia: video under the cut. Read more.
There’s Something About Transphobia
July 25, 2007 · Marti Abernathey
I'm continually amazed at the hatred and bigotry shown by the Fox Broadcasting Network. The fall lineup includes the inherently transphobic series, "There’s Something About Miriam." The series first aired in the 2004 in the UK and features six men who try to win the affection of 21-year-old Mexican model Miriam. In the final episode it is revealed to the suitors that Miriam is a preoperative transsexual woman. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/2ACJL41x3QE" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] The series originally ran in the… Read more.
Soap Transition Support
March 12, 2007 · Marti Abernathey
In the past I've written posts supporting the "All My Children" transgender character Zoey/Zarf (here and here). Recently, Zoey (the soap character) took part in a support group with real transgender people. Simply amazing. I'm so glad to see this. There's a good representation of sex and race in the scene. Typically in the media you only hear or see white m2f trangender people. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/ziWZQXqfhns" width="425" height="350"/] Read more.
Can I Just Piss, Please?
February 14, 2007 · Marti Abernathey
[kml_flashembed movie="http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf" width="430" height="346" fvars="m=893028993;type=video"/] This movie is right on! It's ridiculous i have to choose between going to jail or possible physical violence, just to go pee. If you like this vid you should go over to PlanetOut Short Movie Awards Audience Awards and vote for "Wrong Bathroom." Tip - Maria Read more.