An FtM in Texas wins his case. Lea T is on the cover of Brazilian Elle. American Samoa wins for the first time ever with a TG team member. Khloe Kardashian, the moody one, attacks a trans woman. Neil Patrick Harris used the T word. Boy George has turned 50. It’s all in TWIT!
It’s time for what has become a year end review of sorts for TVocalizers and Perpetual Change. Think of this as quick re-cap of some of the music by trans artists who have been featured in TGForum throughout the year. It’s Pamela DeGroff’s gift-giving suggestion service.
For a part time girl, or a woman who can only be herself for short periods of time, “pumpkin time,” when the makeup and wig must come off and femininity must be packed away till another day, can be the saddest time. At the end of the night there is always a face in the mirror.
The Lady of l’Aigle A Novel by Patrick M. Henry A young British sailor, David Blake, is rescued unconscious from the beach at Le Touquet by members of the French Resistance. He never imagines the event will eventually lead to his being accepted as one of the most glamorous female impressionist entertainers in Occupied France. […]
Britney Spears, a woman who some thought would never make it to 30, has reached that milestone birthday. Dina Amberle was moved to provide a Dina’s Diner Special about the big event.
In 1997 we brought subscribers Hebe Dotson’s articles on transgenderism in Greek mythology. We run them again as a TGF Rerun. Hebe summarizes several TG-related stories from Greek and Roman mythology. Part 1 covers Achilles, Dionysus, and Procris.
Important news about TGForum ad best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving are both in this post from Editor Angela Gardner. There have been some changes made to TGF and there are more on the way. There is need of your input, so there’s a survey to take.
You’ve seen them. The glittery, Christmas tree embroidered, bejeweled, holiday sweater. People who often seem to display taste through the rest of the year will show up at a holiday gathering in these atrocities. Get tips on better holiday dressing, read The Artist D!
Le Sorelle Marinetti is the subject of Perpetual Change this month. They specialize in 1930s-40s era music that was popular in Italy and the U.S. They even dress the part. Backed by the Orchestra Maniscalchi. Meet Le Sorelle Marinetti in Pam DeGroff’s Perpetual Change.
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Keeping our transgender history and making it available for research, study, and just there for young TGs to look at is an important thing. We need to remember where we came from, what we’ve been through and how we became who we are. Dallas Denny visits a GLBT archive.
Is it right to wear another woman’s clothes without her knowledge? So her husband can take your picture? Linda’s new friend tells about her experiences posing for a man whose sole request is for her to wear his wife’s clothes. His request seemed to fit well with her desire.
Sophie Lynne has been away at at little event called Beauty and the Beach. As soon as she got back to her computer she sent us her account of the event along with some pictures to share with TGF readers.
Peppermint has become one of New York’s rising drag stars. Not only does she sing in her own voice, she is also an emcee and a hostess for various events, and has appeared in films and on TV. Meet the hottest queen in NYC!
Hebe Dotson hadn’t been out of the house in women’s clothing, at all, until she went to Fantasia Fair last year at the age of 80. This year she went back. She has photos to prove it, and after the Fair she had epiphany #2. Why not dress full time?
It’s the biggest Halloween party on the east coast. It’s being happening every year since 1968. It brings out drag queens, fetishists, crossdressers and straight people who like to wear strange costumes. It’s The Henry David Halloween Ball.
MtF crossdressers often love to strut their stuff in the sexiest fashions. Who doesn’t love a mid-thigh mini dress with spaghetti straps and a plunging neckline? Same goes for those skyscraper heels the hot girls are wearing. We all love to look sexy and hot, and feel sexy and hot when we slip into those […]
“Home For the Holidays” to Raise Awareness About LGBT Youth Homelessness October 26, 2011 [NEW YORK] – Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Fund today announced a star-studded benefit concert on December 4th at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre to help raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth homelessness. “Home for the Holidays,” presented by […]
There’s an old rule about putting on your accessories; always take off one item after you’ve put them all on. The Artist D says “Pshaw!” And she advises you to load yourself down with jewels as long as it makes you feel good. The Artist D tells you how to wear The Family Jewels.
Pam DeGroff interviews Leah B. Punk, poet, artist. All three words apply to Leah B. — and she’s a bass player. There’s also some music news on TG artists, and cisgendered artists that you may find yourself dancing to. Don’t miss Perpetual Change.
“Oh God I really have to piss!” Shawn Vyce thought as he semi-jogged along the sidewalk. All the bars were closingand he thought he could make it home, but… “Gotta find a place… gotta find a place…” Shawn loped along in his rabbit costume feeling stupid, and hoping he wouldn’t have an accident. This wasn’t […]
What should you do if you have a child who is gender nonconforming — or one who does conform to a gender role, just not the biological one? What if the doctor recently told you your child is intersexed? What if your child is telling you she wants a sex change?
Angela’s article on being “read” over the years sparked a discussion in a t-girl chat room group. Linda Jensen reports on what was said and then provides an article she wrote for TGF fifteen years ago. It’s still relevant for those who are concerned with passing.
Washington, D.C. — After four years of service, the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is saying goodbye to their friend and colleague Stephanie White, NCTE’s Managing Director. Before joining NCTE, Stephanie White served as the National Field Director and then Deputy Director of the Rights Working Group, an immigrant rights advocacy organization. Stephanie will […]
His mother was an actress who starred in “The Creature From The Black Lagoon.” He was in rock bands in the ’70s, a member of The Groundlings comedy troop, appeared on Saturday Night Live with David Bowie, sounds like Billie Holiday and looks like Betty Page. It’s the star of “Arias With A Twist,” Joey Arias.
