Transgender
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 […]
Philly Web Series NSFW to Make Transphobic Debut
Some of you may know that my second job here at Philly Mag is editor of the our A&E blog, Ticket, where I report on […]
Memorial Service For Philly Trans Activist Jaci Adams
On February 15th, we reported the sad news that tireless Philly trans and HIV activist Jaci Adams passed away after a battle with cancer. Details about […]
LGBT Black History Month Spotlight:
7 Questions With TIP Project Co-Founder Madelyn Morrison-Summers
In partnership with Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, every day throughout the month of February we will spotlight an influential black mover and shaker in the city. Today: […]
LGBT Black History Month Spotlight:
7 Questions With Activist SharRon Cooks
In partnership with Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, every day throughout the month of February we will spotlight one of the most important black movers and shakers in […]
Grantland’s Triple Bogey: How Grantland Botched More Than Trans Politics in the Dr. V Controversy
FOR THOSE OF you not familiar with the Grantland Dr. V controversy, here’s a brief recap: Caleb Hannan, a journalist writing for the sports and pop […]