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laverne cox

tv reviews

‘Clean Slate’ Is a Risk-Averse Star Vehicle for Laverne Cox

I watched ‘Clean Slate’ with hopes that it’d be the next ‘All in the Family’ but instead it’s a new version of ‘Will & Grace,’ shifting the conversation on trans…

Natalie —

Feb 13, 2025

laverne cox

no filter

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Laverne Cox and Trace Lysette Said “Its Time for the Twerkulator”

Happy Birthday, Laverne Cox! Also, King Princess wants to be your gender queer Marky Mark, Hayley Kiyoko is stealing your aesthetic, and who else does dramatic shit like Gigi Gorgeous?

Christina Tucker —

Jun 2, 2021

angelica ross

Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen

movie reviews

“Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen” Is a Vital Document of Trans Cinema

Trans film history — like all film histories — is one filled with contradictions. “Disclosure” succeeds by making these contradictions its subject.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jun 15, 2020

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queer fashion

Queer Art of Failure: Notes on Camp and the 2019 Met Gala

Most people didn’t understand the theme, but last night’s Met Gala was as glamorous and queer as ever! Maybe, even more than usual this year!! Here are some of my…

Ari —

May 7, 2019

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black history month 2019

culture

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.

Reneice Charles —

Feb 7, 2019

laverne cox

link roundup

society + culture

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…

KaeLyn —

Feb 25, 2018

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lena waithe

pop culture fix

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…

Carmen Phillips —

Jan 16, 2018

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laverne cox

queer fashion

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.

Carmen Phillips —

Sep 12, 2017

angelica ross

doubt

tv reviews

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.

Natalie —

Aug 9, 2017

angelica ross

epic

celebrities (vapid fluff)

58 Trans Women Actresses You Should Know and Also Love

Your move, Hollywood.

Riese —

Aug 8, 2017

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samira wiley

pop culture fix

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.

Heather Hogan —

Oct 27, 2016

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her story

pop culture fix

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…

Heather Hogan —

Sep 14, 2016