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  • Important Conversations: Rising Above A “Transgendered” Life w/ Angelica Ross

    Listen to internet radio with ToniNewman on Blog Talk Radio African-American Transgender Author/Writer Toni Newman chats with African-American Transgender Songwriter/Actress Angelica Ross. The discussion talks about the struggles minority transgender men and women face in ...

    Posted: February 3rd, 2013 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: News & Media, The Musicians, We Happy Trans
  • The price of change?

    January has been one of the more mentally exhausting months, as far as living inside of my transness goes, in a while. If you are an internet junkie like my fiancee and I, you’ve probably ...

    Posted: February 2nd, 2013 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: News & Media, Reflections & Musings, We Happy Trans
  • 7 Questions – The Musicians Series: Cris August

    Musicians have a unique & powerful role in our culture, and one remarkably capable of transcending gender.  They can share their truth from stages across the world, or whisper them into the ears of a ...

    Posted: December 19th, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Q&A, The Musicians
  • An Official Response: A Call To End The Inhumane Portrayals of Murdered Trans Women.

    Here is our public response to the absolutely horrifying reporting on the late Rene “Rosita” Hernandez, who was found stabbed 23 times in the neck, back, chest, and hand in March of this year. We ...

    Posted: November 20th, 2012 ˑ  2 Comments
    Filed under: News & Media
  • NOAH, FOR GLAAD: WHEN WILL WE GET IT RIGHT? A REFLECTION AND A CHALLENGE

    [http://www.glaad.org/blog/guest-post-when-will-we-get-it-right-reflection-and-challenge] Today, GLAAD.ORG posted a blog post I submitted a yesterday via email, to their director of community partnerships. I am honored that they’ve allowed me the opportunity to speak from my perspective, in honor ...

    Posted: November 16th, 2012 ˑ  2 Comments
    Filed under: News & Media
  • A Conversation Between Women: 2 Women, 1 Mission.

      This is a beautiful video shows an intimate interaction between model/actress Isis King and writer/editor/advocate Janet Mock. It’s about time that genuine, real-life voices are able to be heard. These lovely ladies need no ...

    Posted: July 2nd, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: News & Media
  • Fighting self harm and dealing with my demons (TW: Self-injury terms)

    On a quest for complete self love, self-confidence, and internal peace…relapsing into a depression, even if just for a moment, is the most disappointing thing for a survivor. I’ve experienced so many days during the ...

    Posted: June 30th, 2012 ˑ  4 Comments
    Filed under: Reflections & Musings
  • Personal Review: Philadelphia Trans* Pride Conference (PTPC)

    *** Submitted by Kaden Michael, from EverythingTrans.org *** The Philadelphia Trans Health Conference (PTHC), put on by the Mazzoni Center, was in full effect for it’s 11th year from May 31st to June 2nd. With ...

    Posted: June 13th, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Reflections & Musings
  • #GirlsLikeUs is the new, the next, the NOW for Trans* Empowerment!

    Thanks to the lovely Janet Mock for opening the doors for the #GirlsLikeUs movement to flourish. Here is an excerpt post from janetmock.com for all my WHT who are not involved with twitter: *****   ...

    Posted: May 29th, 2012 ˑ  1 Comment
    Filed under: News & Media
  • Mac, Amos Mac: An Innovator and Icon Among Us.

    I know all of my We Happy Trans readers are swooning right now just at the thought of this guy, whom I’m privileged to know by way of community circulation. Amos Mac is an accomplished photographer and quite frankly, ...

    Posted: May 23rd, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Q&A
  • Who’s Dictating Your Life? – Honest Reflections

    People often ask me, “Noah, what was your defining moment?”. Now, I recognize that this is a very loaded question, but every time someone approaches me in need of guidance about their transition and the ...

    Posted: May 20th, 2012 ˑ  2 Comments
    Filed under: Reflections & Musings
  • Daily Affirmations: 5/13/12

    Your Daily Affirmation: I release the need to prove myself to anyone as I am my own self and I love it that way. I embrace good karma, light, and love in my life. . ...

    Posted: May 13th, 2012 ˑ  3 Comments
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  • Get To Know: Carter Brown of BTMI

    Spring has officially sprung and with all of the beauty and positive energy around me I wanted share some of that positivity with you all. Carter Brown is one of my first male role models ...

    Posted: May 6th, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Q&A
  • Awareness is Death.

      Awareness is Death. My friend Janet Mock says that claiming your truth is not only a gift to others, but it is a gift to yourself. I have experienced the gift of truth in ...

    Posted: May 1st, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Personal
  • Deal With Your Anger!

    Hey guys, Noah here. I did an awesome video for My Queer Testimony on Tumblr that I wanted to share with my We Happy Trans family. We as a commmunity and as individuals need to ...

    Posted: April 30th, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Personal
  • Get To Know: Ava Toro, MUA

    I am so pleased to bring the WHT readers a quickfire interview from a lovely lady who is not only beautiful on the outside, but simply radiant on the inside. Ms. Toro and I became ...

    Posted: April 27th, 2012 ˑ  2 Comments
    Filed under: Q&A
  • The Sweet Sounds of Spring with Cris August!

    If you haven’t heard the sweet sounds of contemporary pop singer Cris August, you are seriously missing out! I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some great guys in the last few months due to being ...

    Posted: April 21st, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Q&A
  • Get To Know: Jody Rose

    I’m sure all of the FTM followers on WHT are familiar with my friend Jody, the creator of the FTM Sex Guide. His sex guide is one of the most popular resource for transguys when ...

    Posted: April 20th, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Q&A
  • Get To Know: Ryan Cassata

    Ok guys, here it is! The interview you all have been waiting for with handsome crooner, Ryan Cassata. You’ve seen his youtube videos, you’ve heard his music, and some of you may have had the ...

    Posted: April 17th, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Q&A
  • Daily Affirmations: 4/15/12

      Your Daily Affirmation: “I have complete control over my thoughts and my actions. I may face difficult circumstances ahead but I am properly equipped to handle them through the power of my mind.” ***** ...

    Posted: April 15th, 2012 ˑ  1 Comment
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  • Daily Affirmations: 4/13/12

    In times of stress its always beneficial for our minds to communicate a different message to our bodies other than worry, panic or anxiety.  Dis-functional thinking can worsen your stress, the situation, (or even an ...

    Posted: April 13th, 2012 ˑ  1 Comment
    Filed under: Daily Affirmations
  • Get To Know: Treach “Urban Banker” Wilson

    After working with Jen on ideas to create a safe, open, diverse space with WeHappyTrans I decided that I also wanted to highlight important figures within the trans* community that many of the readers would ...

    Posted: April 7th, 2012 ˑ  1 Comment
    Filed under: Q&A
  • A Personal Moment – with Noah of We Happy Trans

    Noah digs deep and reflects on his purpose and his passion as the essence of who he is, and shares about his rocky past and embracing a brighter future.

    Posted: April 4th, 2012 ˑ  2 Comments
    Filed under: Personal
  • Life Transitions Podcast! Weekly empowerment for our community.

    Listen to internet radio with Life As They Know It on Blog Talk Radio Hello all! Noah here. I’m very excited and proud to bring Life Transitions to life. So many people come to me ...

    Posted: April 3rd, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: News & Media, We Happy Trans
  • The Politics of Policing

    I fear the worst for my beloved transgender community. We are in the midst of an interesting time. We have the choice to thrive in the face of adversity or lock ourselves in the cages ...

    Posted: April 2nd, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: We Happy Trans
  • 7 Questions – Kaden Michael

    I am so pleased that my good friend Kaden has submitted a WHT 7 Questions video. After watching it, I feel like I’ve known this man my entire life and I am pleased to share ...

    Posted: April 2nd, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Q&A
  • 3 Questions For My WeHappyTrans Family:

    1) Who and what are you living for? 2) What do you want out of life? 3) What are you in control of vs. what has control over you? *Take time this week to do ...

    Posted: February 28th, 2012 ˑ  1 Comment
    Filed under: We Happy Trans
  • 3 Tools to Secure Peace In Your Life, Today!

    Life in its simplest form brings reward each and every day. Here are three simple tips you can start applying to your life today to simplify your circumstances and bring peace to your environment. 1. ...

    Posted: February 16th, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
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  • Creating Harmony For You & Others

    One of the many wonderful things about being a person with duel gender perspectives is that we, as individuals, have a far-reaching compassion that extends from the roots of our transgender family tree to the ...

    Posted: February 7th, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
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  • An Informal Introduction

    I am so thrilled to be writing this blog for all of the WeHappyTrans readers. After having coffee the other morning with lovely WeHappyTrans founder, Jen, here in Chicago, I knew that I wanted my ...

    Posted: February 1st, 2012 ˑ  No Comments
    Filed under: Personal
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