Transgender
Charles Sargent, Accused Murderer of Diamond Williams, Ruled Competent to Stand Trial
There are finally some new developments in the 2013 murder case of Diamond Williams, the transgender woman who was brutally dismembered in the Strawberry Mansion section […]
QUEERSTIONS: What Does it Mean When There is an Asterisk After the Word “Trans?”
Local experts answer the LGBT community-centric questions you’ve always wondered about, but never got around to asking. Today, trans advocate, educator and star of web series […]
Man Crush Monday: Jaden Remy Introduces You to Philly’s Hottest Trans Bachelors
Every week, Philly gay gents share their local picks for Man Crush Monday. This week, Philadelphia mixed-media artist and entrepreneur Jaden Remy. Last Five Man […]
WATCH: Laverne Cox Stars in Video for John Legend’s “You and I”
UPenn alum John Legend wants to change your perception of it means to be beautiful. He’s making his case in his latest video, “You and […]
Who Gives if Mr. Gay Philadelphia Has a Penis?
Last week, G Philly broke the news that, for the first time ever, a trans man won the title of Mr. Gay Philadelphia; as a […]
Weekend Roundup: Saint Harridan Pop-Up, Thank Goddess It’s OMG Comes to an End, the Legendary Crystal Ball and More
There’s an old adage — you know the one — that says “clothes make the man,” and trans clothing designer Saint Harridan here to making the saying true for […]
R. Kelly’s Son Comes Out as Transgender
R. Kelly’s youngest son, Jay, came out as transgender this week via a post on his ask.fm page. Born Jaya, Jay says his news was […]
Janet Mock Speaking at This Year’s Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference
Mazzoni Center just released details about its 13th annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference (PTHC), which kicks off on June 12. The three-day gathering will play host to no […]
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel To Host Transgender Advocate Joy Ladin
In 2008, Joy Ladin returned to her teaching position at Yeshiva University, an Orthodox Jewish college, prepared for another academic year. The only difference? Joy, […]
Laverne Cox Makes Cover of TIME Magazine
Trans icon Laverne Cox has made the cover of TIME Magazine. It’s the first time that a transgender person has made it to the front […]
Philly Trans Man Makes Cover of FTM Magazine
Philly trans man Giovanni Carlo will grace the cover of the next edition of FTM, a magazine out of Rochester, N.Y. that offers “a hard-copy, positive […]
Penn Adopts ‘Preferred Name Initiative’ for Trans Students
Transgender students at Penn now have the option to use a name other than the one on their birth certificate thanks to the university’s newly […]
Philly Rep. Mark Cohen to Introduce PA’s First Transgender Rights Bill
Local trans activist-with-the-mostest Jordan Gwendolyn Davis reached out to let me know about a new transgender rights bill Philly Representative Mark Cohen will introduce in […]
3 Philadelphians Named to National Trans 100 List
Three local folks have been named to This Is H.O.W. and We Happy Trans‘s second-annual Trans 100 list, a roll call that celebrates the work […]
NSFW Web Series Removes Word “Tranny” From Trailer, Synopsis
Last week I did a post about new local web series NSFW using the word “tranny” in its trailer and online synopsis. The “T” word […]