Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts, a native Houstonian, is the founding editor of the GLAAD award-winning blog TransGriot. Her ongoing mission is to educate people on the lives of transgender people and fight for everyone’s human rights.
Columns

Black Trans People Are Making Black History

It’s time to give credit where credit is due.

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Columns

The Hart of the Matter

Dear black comedians: homophobic and transphobic jokes aren’t funny.

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Columns

My Holiday Wishlist for Transgender Texans

It's may be a long one, but don't doubt that it will eventually be fulfilled.

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Columns

‘Toxic Silence’

UH professor’s book examines violence against black trans women in Houston.

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Columns

Run, Trans Texans, Run!

With three candidates on the ballot in November, this is only the beginning.

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2018 Elections

Trust Black Women

They are the base of the Democratic Party; now let’s elect them to lead it.

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Columns

We’re More Than Just Murder Victims

Black trans people are excelling in all facets of society.

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National News

Dispatches from Netroots Nation 2018, by Monica Roberts

OutSmart columnist attends premier progressive convention in New Orleans.

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Unapologetically Trans

Anti-Trans Rhetoric Fuels Anti-Trans Violence

Dallas woman among 12 trans people killed in U.S. this year.

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Unapologetically Trans

Joining the Parade

As a black trans activist, I’ve gone from ambivalence to appreciation for Houston Pride.

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