Pop Icon Janet Jackson further proves her deep love for the LGBT community as she has taken on the role of executive producer of the documnentary ‘Being T.’ The documentary will give an insightful look into the lives of 12 male to female transsexuals living in New York City.

It is heart-warming to see a celebrity of Janet Jackson’s caliber lend her name, image, and most of all time to a project such as this.  Many A-Listers shy away from hard-hitting issues relating to the LGBT community, let alone the transgender sector. Ms. Jackson truly exemplifies leadership and strength. It was not too long ago that her Read the rest of this entry »

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Transgender programming is certainly on the come up in 2010. While it remains to be seen where we can tune into Boss Ladies, the folks over at VH1 are set to premiere “TRANSform Me.” It’s a reality show that features three transgender female friends performing style makeovers on women while helping them overcome some emotional bumps.

Ms. Laverne Cox, formerly of VH1’s I Want To Work for Diddy, is one of the three cast members on the show. The new eight-episode, 30-minute series is set to premiere Monday, March 15th at 10:30pm ET/Pt

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There’s a new reality show on the block and it’s not like anything you’ve seen before. “Boss Ladies,” produced by Red Label Media Group, is a new reality series that gives an insider look into the lives of five special women who happen to all be transgendered. These ladies will combine their skills to achieve the ultimate goal of launching a clothing boutique featuring their own design creations.

One boss lady in particular is not new to the media spotlight, Nadia a makeup artist and fashion designer, is often on the L.A. and ATL scenes and grabbed headlines several months ago when word broke alleging she was rapper Bow Wow’s “special friend.”

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New York transwoman Angelina Mavilia has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Eric Green alleging the player forcibly sodomized her.

According to court documents, Mavilia and Green met at a casino in Arizona back in 2009 when Green was a cornerback for the Cardinals. The two stopped off at Green’s condo after dinner where they engaged in consensual sex. Things went south when, according to court documents, sex became painful for Malivia, causing Green to ask her if there was “anything she wanted to tell him.” Green then allegedly held Malivia down and sodomized her. Malivia asserts Green “became extremely agitated and threatening, stating, Read the rest of this entry »

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After a long-fought battle for inclusion of gender identity and expression in Cleveland’s anti-discrimination laws, LGBT activists in that city finally get to see the fruits of their labor. On Monday, the City Council expand existing anti-discrimination law to include its transgender citizens. The city code will now prohibit businesses from denying jobs or housing to citizens for reasons of age, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The measure was pushed through with the help of the council’s first openly gay member, Joe Santiago.

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Actress and TV personality Laverne Cox recently appeared on the Season 3 opener of Maurice Runea The Show. Cox, formerly of “I Want To Work For Diddy,” discussed how it was being on Diddy’s reality show, her appearance in a new documentary on transgender women executive produced by Janet Jackson, titled “Being T“, and the difficulties of dating as a transgender woman.

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America’s Best Dance Crew judge Lil Mama issued an apology to Vogue Evolution group member Leiomy and the LGBT community in a statement released by GLAAD for her comments made on Sunday’s (August 30) show.

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Last night’s episode of America’s Best Dance Crew included a major pause moment after Lil Mama’s critique of Vogue Evolution and specifically transgender group member Leiomy.

Prior to the group’s performance, it was revealed Vogue Evolution had a hard week with Leiomy repeatedly missing dance practice and then walking out before dress rehearsal. After the performance, Lil Mama kicked off the critiques calling the performance good not excellent. Apparently linking it to Leiomy’s behavior, Lil Mama chose to direct a bit of “advice” to Leiomy when she told her, Read the rest of this entry »

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