23 Black Queer and Trans Femmes to Follow on Instagram This Black History Month
Honey, these glorious embodiments of black femme magic are about to sweep you off your feet.
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Sunday Funday Is Beat For the Gods With Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox’s music video Beat To The Gods, LGBTQ athletes winning at the Olympics, Daniela Vega is the first openly trans presenter at the Oscars, gender-inclusive makeup launch, Pulse survivors join gun control activism, and tear-jerking photos of Black kids watching Black Panther that will probably destroy you in a good way.
The 2018 NAACP Image Awards Included a Major Moment for Feminists and LGBT Black Women
With Angela Robinson, Lena Waithe, and Laverne Cox donning the stage, three of the six women represented were out queer and trans black women. In the middle of this already big moment, these three women broke another glass ceiling.
Laverne Cox’s Latest Role Is a Turning Point for Black Trans Women in Fashion
By choosing Laverne Cox as a brand ambassador, Beyoncé is turning the spotlight onto her black, queer supporters, and allowing us to be seen.
Laverne Cox’s “Doubt” Love Story Imagines a Better World for Trans Women
CBS already canceled Doubt, but the full first season is airing this summer and it’s breaking major ground for trans representation.
58 Trans Women Actresses You Should Know and Also Love
Your move, Hollywood.
Samira Wiley & Laverne Cox’s Lip Sync Battle Is a Real Party In Your Pants
This is the best thing that’s happened this year and that’s just plain facts.
Pop Culture Fix: Laverne Cox, Angelica Ross, and Jen Richards Want To Be In The Room Where It Happens
Her Story didn’t win an Emmy, but it’s opening up doors. Laverne Cox is really excited about Rocky Horror. NYT is worried there’s not enough TV for white men. Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time gets its lead. And I don’t want to talk about Sue and Mel leaving Great British Bake Off.
Pop Culture Fix: The Xena Reboot Will Be GAY GAY GAY
No more subtext in Xena, and that’s a promise. Plus: Person of Interest finally gets a season five premiere date, queer fans of The 100 have raised so much money charity, a new Orphan Black trailer exists in the world, and even more news.
No Filter: Leisha Hailey Wants You To Stay In This House And Continue To Rock Her World
Lindsay Lohan’s offensive outfit, Cara Delevingne’s animal onesie, Tegan and Sara’s throwback oversized tees, Laverne’s glasses and other fashion and life choices for the ages.
Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped
If you’re looking for a quick recap of some of Autostraddle’s trans coverage from the past year, look no further.
No Filter: Brittani Nichols Is The Hero We Deserve
“As you may have heard, Janet Mock got married this week, but what you probably didn’t hear was that she rode away from the wedding on this inflatable alligator.”
“Faking It” Puts Out Call For Trans Actors, Getting Closer To Repping Every Letter In LGBTQIA+
They’re looking for trans and gender non-conforming actors to play both background characters and speaking roles in the show’s upcoming third season.
No Filter: Oprah Hangs With Danielle Brooks, Probably Yells Her Name
Did you know Michelle Rodriguez had an Instagram? Were you wondering what Megan Rapinoe looked like cradling a small child? Would you like to give AzMarie a hug?
57 Feminists Riff on What the World Could be in “The Feminist Utopia Project”
This book is not a manual to create The Feminist Utopia; it is a process that you are invited to share in.
No Filter Hit The Red Carpet With Laverne Cox, Ellen Page And St. Vincent
Evan Rachel Wood is IN an Instagram photo, which is almost like her having Instagram! Also Ellen Page, Laverne Cox and Bette friggin’ Porter.
No Filter Taught Leisha Hailey How To Use Powertools
Also Jenny Owen Youngs became a Reptile Scout and Ellen Page went to the carnival that (probably) only exists in Jenny Schecter’s mind.
Pop Culture Fix: Lily Tomlin, Laverne Cox and Robin Roberts Hang Out, Talk About “Grandma” And Other Mesmerizing Stories
Miley Cyrus hated Hannah Montana, Kristen Stewart and Jane Lynch chatted merrily on morning TV, Ellen accepted another Teen Choice Award with a heartwarming speech, Cara Delevingne is done with modeling, Julia Nunes released a brand new video, and more!
No Filter Walked The Red Carpet With Lea DeLaria, Laverne Cox And Rosie O’Donnell
Janelle Monáe on a giant swan, Samantha Ronson’s birthday surprise and a very provocative painting of some clowns.
No Filter Fed Cake to a Glitter-Encrusted Miley Cyrus
This week, we sent a tiny white dog out into the field to dig up some Instagram stories about Samira Wiley, Sara Quin and more.