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Tre’vell Anderson

@trevellanderson.bsky.social
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They/Them. Journalist. Critic. Authoress (WE SEE EACH OTHER: A BLACK, TRANS JOURNEY THROUGH TV & FILM; HISTORICALLY BLACK PHRASES). World Changer. slayzhon.com

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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Dusted off my pen to talk about Moonlight and possibility. 💜
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Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 02/10/2026
Entertainment journalist @trevellanderson.bsky.social revisits the release of “Moonlight” and reflects on its enduring influence on its 10th anniversary. xtramagazine.com/culture/moon...
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I’m still basking in the “Moonlight” 10 years later | Xtra Magazine
As a remastered version of the Oscar winner returns to theatres this month, it remains a reminder of what a bold, uncompromising vision can make possible
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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
TORONTO: I’m leading this workshop next week. Come learn a thing or two!
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 01/09/2026
Come toast with us before the NLGJA 2026 kick-off! Join TJA, the SF Chronicle, and URL Media on Weds, Sept 9, 5–8pm PT at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Free, RSVP required, no NLGJA badge needed. bit.ly/tjaSFmixer
Teal event flyer with a checkered cream border. Bold yellow block letters read “Journalism, Media & Community” with “Mixer” in a black-outlined cursive script below. Centered illustration shows two hands, one blue and one magenta, clinking martini glasses (one garnished with a lime wheel, the other with an orange slice) beneath a disco ball, with white sparkle accents against a dark charcoal silhouette shape. A yellow banner reads “September 9, 2026, 5–8 PM PT (RSVP required).” A pink banner below reads “The Commonwealth Club” with a location pin icon and “110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco 94105.” A yellow speech bubble in the corner reads “Come network with us!” A black footer reads “Hosted by:” with logos for the Trans Journalists Association, URL Media, and the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Check out @caradrianh.bsky.social's interview with @trevellanderson.bsky.social. "So many of us as Black trans and queer people grow up in worlds that are divorced from other examples of queerness and transness that already exist in our lineages." Full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TW7...
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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
On the latest #IBWTE, host @caradrianh.bsky.social speaks to #trans journalist @trevellanderson.bsky.social. “Now we’ve seen conservative interests... twist it into this expressly political campaign to erase trans people, ultimately, from public life.” EPISODE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TW7...
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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
My favorite thing about being Executive Director of @transjournalists.org is giving $$ to (trans) journalists to pursue their pro dev goals. Because we deserve investment, too! Applications are rolling through August.
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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Disinformation isn’t harmless. It shapes laws and lives. Let’s break it down with @trevellanderson.bsky.social, @transjournalists.org, Harrison Browne & Laura Jacobs live online on June 30. Register: woodhullfreedom.org/49w2CPW
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Checking the Facts: Challenging Common Myths About Trans Lives
June's Installment of our Fact Checked Virtual Series brought to you by Chaturbate!
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 08/05/2026
Join us for “Behind the Stories: Roundtable with TJA Pulitzer Winners and Finalists” a conversation with Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists from across the TJA community. 🗓️: Thursday, May 14 ⌚️: 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET RSVP: bit.ly/42qrqot
Event poster for "Behind the Stories: Roundtable with TJA Pulitzer Finalists & Winners," featuring photos and names of five panelists, scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 08/05/2026
The Trans Journalists Association is proud to celebrate several of our members who were recognized as Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists in the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes. Read more: bit.ly/4dwOTui
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Trans Journalists Association Celebrates Members Recognized in 2026 Pulitzer Prizes
To celebrate this year’s Pulitzer honorees, TJA will host “Behind the Stories: Roundtable with TJA Pulitzer Finalists & Winners” on Thursday, May 14 at 12 p.m. PT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET.
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 07/05/2026
The Trump administration’s new counterterrorism strategy invokes misinformation about trans people and so-called “left-wing violence.” TJA urges journalists and newsrooms to avoid repeating inaccurate claims about mass violence in the U.S. Read more: bit.ly/3QUtMte
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Resources for covering Trump counterterrorism strategy
The Trump administration’s counterterrorism strategy and officials describing the strategy have invoked misinformation related to transgender people and “left-wing violence.” The Trans Journalists Ass...
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Maximum Film! @maximumfilmpodcast.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It's the last day of #MaxFunDrive and boy do we have a doozy for ya! @trevellanderson.bsky.social helps us sort through our thoughts and feelings re: MICHAEL, plus we're talking about our favorite entries in that challenging genre, the biopic. Listen after heading to maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm!
A graphic with a photo of a brick wall as the background. A screenshot from Zoom shows four people smiling from their respective windows. In the upper left corner, Alonso holds up a copy of the book HITCHCOCKIAN THRILLERS by Stephen Rebello. Below the screenshot, cutout images of Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson from two different periods of the film. Text on the image reads, "MICHAEL with Tre'vell Anderson; Plus: Books & VHS are hot!; Biopics that work!; Max Fun Drive 2026"
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 27/04/2026
Meet the inaugural TJA Reporting Fellowship cohort 🎉 7 journalists. 7 reporting projects. One goal: stronger, more accurate coverage of trans communities. Over the next 6 months, fellows will receive mentorship, funding, and support for community-centered stories. bit.ly/TJARF26
Graphic from the Trans Journalists Association announcing the “2026 Reporting Fellowship.” It features headshots of seven fellows arranged in two rows with their names: Ja’Loni Amor Owens, Aïcha Camara, Henry Carnell, H Conley, Khalil Dennis, Ana González Vilá, and Sahara I. Wailoo. The design includes a muted background with typewriter imagery and colorful accents.
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K Petrin @petrinkae.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
p.s. if you're in the Bay Area, there's still time to attend our in-person event next week. It's open to all, not just journalists! Some critical interviews and conversations about the complexities of local, state, and federal political and grassroots action. donorbox.org/events/92387...
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Holding the Line: Local Power, Federal Pressure, and the Fight for Trans Rights | TRANS JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION (Powered by Donorbox)
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 21/04/2026
Level up your journalism career 📈 Apply for Level Up stipends ($250–$500) to attend conferences, trainings, or leadership programs. Spring applications close May 5 (9 AM PT) 
Open to journalists eligible for TJA membership. Apply HERE: bit.ly/TJA-LU
Text reads: Fund your professional development! Level Up. Apply now! transjournalists.org/level-up. Application cycle closes May 5, 2026 at 9am PT. Trans Journalists Association logo below.
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 17/04/2026
San Francisco is holding the line — we’re going deep on how. Join us & @coyotemedia.org April 28 at the SF LGBT Center for a live interview series featuring leaders in the fight for trans rights, interviewed by trans journalists who ask the right questions. 
RSVP: bit.ly/tjaSF
Event poster for "Holding the Line" featuring images of four speakers (Zendaya Blossom, David Chiu, Honey Mahogany, and Per Sia) with event details for a trans rights discussion on April 28, 6 PM, at SF LGBT Center. Free RSVP. Hosted by TJA and Coyote Media Collective.
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 31/03/2026
🏳️‍⚧️ This TDOV, you can help change the narrative. Support the Trans Journalists Association and the TNI to ensure media coverage is fair, accurate and accountable. 📊 Explore the findings: transnewsinitiative.org
💜 Support this work: bit.ly/tja_pride
Support This Work message encourages donations to the Trans Journalists Association, featuring a donation link and logo. Hands and heart icon included.
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 31/03/2026
🧵✨ This Trans Day of Visibility: let’s talk about how trans stories show up in the media — and why it matters. 🏳️‍⚧️ Introducing the Trans News Initiative (TNI) from the Trans Journalists Association. transnewsinitiative.org
Graphic from the Trans Journalists Association titled ‘The Trans News Initiative.’ Subheading reads: ‘Understanding the landscape of trans news coverage — and where major media is falling short.’ Includes the TJA logo and a link to www.transnewsinitiative.org.
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K Petrin @petrinkae.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Want to join in? Here are some of my favorite books by trans journalists: - We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film by @trevellanderson.bsky.social - Fairest by @1demerith.bsky.social - Sex Change and the City ed. @tuck.bsky.social @nikostratis.com
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K Petrin @petrinkae.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
For this year's #transrightsreadathon #TRR26 I'll be reading books written by trans journalists (in any genre, fiction or nonfiction). March 17 - 31. And! I'll be raising money for @transjournalists.org. Stretch goal: one new recurring donor for book that I finish. donorbox.org/join-the-tja...
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Join the TJA's Monthly Giving Community | TRANS JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION (Powered by Donorbox)
We're the Trans Journalists Association, the only trans-led organization of gender-expansive journalists in the U.S.After five years of promoting accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communi...
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mychael @mychaelc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
i’m really excited for the world to get to experience the new move i EP’d this saturday on lifetime. i hope that it sparks some real conversation and reminds the world that tisha campbell is THAT girl!!
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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I’ve only one byline from The Washington Post. It happens to be from the book section which that man gutted yesterday, on icon Cicely Tyson’s memoir “Just As I Am” www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
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Review | In ‘Just as I Am,’ actress Cicely Tyson reflects on 96 years of a life well lived
While undoubtedly personal, Tyson’s memoir offers an accounting of how far we’ve come — and how far we still must go.
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Orion Rummler @oriion.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
"This is the story of an extraordinary effort by the second Trump administration to shape our ideas about who and what men and women are — a campaign that began targeting trans people but has vast implications for the rights of cisgender people as well."
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Meet the mastermind behind Trump’s definition of "woman"
May Mailman’s anti-trans crusade could threaten gender equality for all.
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Media Resilience Network @mdrnetorg.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Honored to have @trevellanderson.bsky.social from @transjournalists.org joining our Feb 10 MDRnet launch breakfast in Miami. A conversation — not a panel — about sustainability, representation, and staying in journalism. 🗓 Feb 10 | 📍 Miami 🔗 Interested? Email us at hello@mdrnet.org
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The Objective @objectivejournos.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
"“If you don’t include trans people, then we never get to seriously interrogate who gets protected in our society and who doesn’t," @trevellanderson.bsky.social, executive director of @transjournalists.org told @transitics.substack.com.
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National, local news ignores trans people amid 2025's anti-trans attacks
Newsrooms' failure to substantively cover anti-trans legislation have compounded over the first year of Trump's second term in office.
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 31/01/2026
“We either want to protect and defend the conditions under which truth-telling and accountability are firmly-held and enforced values, which necessarily requires the humanity of trans people to be properly regarded, or we don't.” www.transjournalists.org/donate/
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Support the TJA
Together, we can promote more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans issues and communities in the media while also supporting gender-expansive journalists in their workplaces and careers. Join the TJA'...
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 31/01/2026
“As a Black trans journalist, it is also not lost on me how these efforts intersect with the ongoing attacks on trans rights and communities...”
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 31/01/2026
From TJA Executive Director Tre'vell Anderson: “The recent arrests of Black journalists for documenting threats to immigrant communities are an absolute threat to press freedom. We stand in solidarity with our sibling journalism organizations in condemning such actions…
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Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 28/01/2026
André Leon Talley died four years ago this month. @trevellanderson.bsky.social wrote about his legacy soon after.
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André Leon Talley was my possibility model | Xtra Magazine
Xtra’s editor-at-large Tre’vell Anderson reflects on the life and legacy of the late, legendary fashion editor
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 14/01/2026
There are many terms to refer to a person’s sex: sex, birth sex, natal sex — and more contentiously, assigned sex at birth and biological sex. Here's our expanded guidance for journalists interested in reporting accurately about trans and intersex people: www.transjournalists.org/why-biologic...
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Why “biological sex” may not mean what you think
There are a lot of terms to refer to a person’s sex: sex, birth sex, natal sex — and more contentiously, assigned sex at birth and biological sex. The nuances and differences aren’t always important....
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Candice Frederick @candicefrederick.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025) capitalbnews.org/nabj-50-anni...
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50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025)
Celebrating the National Association of Black Journalists’ 50th anniversary.
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Mel Woods @melwoods.me · 12/12/2025
For @xtramagazine.com's year-end package, I wrote about the dumb shit that helped me get through this year (from labubu to Michelle Yeoh saying "flip it around!") and how AI could never make any of it xtramagazine.com/culture/tv-f...
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2025 was about finding solace in the human-made slop | Xtra Magazine
AI’s got nothing on good quality dumb entertainment—and only people can make that
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Robert Daniels @812filmreviews.com · 11/12/2025
It’s here! For @letterboxd.social, I wrote a special starter pack about the rarest of gifts. Here are 16 Black Christmas movies to cheer up your holiday!!
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Home for the Holidays: Sixteen Black Christmas films to add to your rotation this winter • Journal • A Letterboxd Magazine
From jolly rom-coms to chaotic family romps and religious gems, Robert Daniels celebrates sixteen Black Christmas films to add to your holiday rotation.
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 12/12/2025
“For me, it was the only [and] it still is the only space that has direct resources for trans journalists,” said board member Tat Bellamy-Walker. Check out our association profile in “Editor & Publisher” written by Tandy Lau: www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/how-...
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How the Trans Journalists Association is pushing for accuracy, safety and fair coverage - Editor and Publisher
As misinformation rises and hostile policies spread across the country, the Trans Journalists Association is stepping into a critical leadership role. What began as an online support network has evolv...
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 02/12/2025
The Trans Journalists Association is building a future of journalism where stories about trans people are just, ethical, and informed by our leadership. This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking you to support our movement: bit.ly/tja_pride. 🧵
Text on a white background with a yellow-orange border reads: "We are building a future of journalism where stories about trans people are just, ethical, and informed by our leadership. SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT." The Trans Journalists Association logo is centered above the text.
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Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
If you have any interest in trans rights, this is a pretty incredible documentary. It’s about Chase Strangio, the trans man who has been arguing before the Supreme Court. And about the ways the news media can misunderstand and misrepresent trans people. gathr.com/vod/9320a621...
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HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY - Video On Demand - Gathr
With the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare, Heightened Scrutiny is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice. HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY follows Chase Strangi...
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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Please check out this tool I’ve helped develop — transnewsinitiative.org
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Orion Rummler @oriion.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Detransition is being used as political fodder by the Trump admin and its allies to support extreme anti-trans policies. In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
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Detransition is key to politicians’ anti-trans agenda. But what is it really like?
The 19th spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed and used by the Trump administration, which has positioned itself as a protector of those who detransition.
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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
BOSTON! Looking for something Black and/or fun to do next week? We’re bringing our Black culture trivia game show back to @wbur.org. Last year, a time was had. Don’t miss your blessing this time. Nov. 13! Get your tickets now: www.wbur.org/events/10409...
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Historically Black Phrases Live! starring jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson
The live game show inspired by the NAACP Image Award-winning book of the same name returns to Boston. Hosted by jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson, Historically Black Phrases Live! features three nota...
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 04/11/2025
Visible, yet vulnerable: What journalists can learn from how we covered the attack on trans rights in Trump’s first 100 days. One big takeaway: Based on analysis of a representative sample of articles, 70% of stories about anti-trans executive orders didn’t quote trans people. bit.ly/TJA_visible
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How journalists covered the attack on trans rights in Trump's first 100 days
Trans perspectives were rarely present in articles about the consequences federal actions would have on their lives, according to an analysis conducted by Berkeley Media Studies Group in partnership w...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
CBS News has reportedly disbanded its race and culture unit, which was formed in the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020 NBC News eliminated its editorial teams for NBC Asian America, NBC BLK, NBC Latino and NBC OUT earlier this month
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CBS News Cuts ‘Evening News,’ ‘Mornings’ Streaming Shows in Newsroom-Wide Layoffs
The newsroom downsizing comes as Paramount Skydance lays off 1,000 employees throughout the newly merged company
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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Honored to be able to contextualize the life and legacy of Miss Major by speaking to those she called family. RIP 💜🕊️✨ @them.us “Once she calls you one of hers, believe me, you are, and you have a job to do in society.” - Ceyenne Doroshow www.them.us/story/miss-m...
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Stonewall Veteran Miss Major’s Legacy Lives On Through The Family She Built
The legendary trans Stonewall trailblazer lives on through the family and legacy she left behind.
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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Honored to be able to contextualize the life and legacy of Miss Major by speaking to those she called family. RIP 💜🕊️✨ @them.us “Once she calls you one of hers, believe me, you are, and you have a job to do in society.” - Ceyenne Doroshow www.them.us/story/miss-m...
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Stonewall Veteran Miss Major’s Legacy Lives On Through The Family She Built
The legendary trans Stonewall trailblazer lives on through the family and legacy she left behind.
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Girl, I Guess @mikellestreet.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Today would have been Miss Major Griffin-Gracy’s 79th birthday. In a wide sweeping feature, @trevellanderson.bsky.social dives into the legacy she left behind. 🌹 The Family That Miss Major Built 🌹 www.them.us/story/miss-m...
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Stonewall Veteran Miss Major’s Legacy Lives On Through The Family She Built
The legendary trans Stonewall trailblazer lives on through the family and legacy she left behind.
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Michael Morisy @morisy.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
FOIA lovers! Today is the day: The @transjournalists.org X @muckrock.com FOIAthon! Join us in digging into the impact of the flurry of executive actions, get your questions answered & support two organizations working to open up government. Register free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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MuckRock x TJA FOIAthon
By Muckrock Foundation Incorporated
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 17/09/2025
On Tuesday, we’re hosting a FOIAthon with @muckrock.com as part of our project to uncover, preserve and encourage reporting on documents and data regarding government actions that impact trans communities. Save the date and join us on YouTube! ✨ (Members: Additional details in your inbox.)
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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Join us and @transjournalists.org for a free webinar on navigating the intersection of personal identity and professional beat with integrity, empathy, and rigor. Register at theiij.com/webinars 🗓️Friday, September 19 ⏰12-1:15 pm EST
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Tre’vell Anderson @trevellanderson.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
“No matter how the terms are reasonably defined, cisgender men — that is, men assigned male at birth — most disproportionately commit mass shootings.” www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
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Mass shooters are not disproportionately transgender, contrary to claims
Multiple databases of mass shootings indicate that transgender people are not unusually likely to commit mass shootings.
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Capital B @capitalb.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
“What we’re seeing right now is an attempt to erase the truth. If it happened, how can we not talk about it?”
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Black Tourists Defend History as Trump Targets the Smithsonian
Visitors have felt drawn to the National Museum of African American History and Culture recently, angered by the president’s actions.
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