Andrea James

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My friend and mentor Lynn Conway

Update: Please see this 2024 post following her passing. Being so out about my trans history has allowed me to meet so many great people over the years. One of my all-time faves is Lynn Conway, who to me epitomizes…

Andrea James site map

OK, my lovely and talented web designer just added a site map for those in need of direction, including a few wayward Googlebots. ā€¢ Andrea James site map Move along, nothing to see hereā€¦

Charlotte Stokely in American Apparel ad

Charlotte Stokely in American Apparel ad

I was delighted to see Charlotte Stokely in an American Apparel ad this weekend. She is in my opinion the hottest chick up in the scene, no question. — Join the Andrea James Facebook group <a href="http://www.myspace.com/andreajeanjames" title=” Add me…

Aleshia Brevard, 1937-2017

Aleshia Brevard, 1937-2017

Saddened to hear of Aleshia Brevard‘s death after a long illness. A true trailblazer in a time when being outed as a trans actor was a career-ender. About ten years ago, she sent me a very nice note that said…

A note on transition of power

A note on transition of power

I used to be heavily involved in politics, but it’s too frustrating for me. I prefer other ways to create change. I will always believe in America and the promise it holds for everyone. People are sometimes surprised how patriotic…

Katie Couric Brings The ā€˜Gender Revolutionā€™ To TCA

Katie Couric Brings The ā€˜Gender Revolutionā€™ To TCA

by Amanda N’Duka January 13, 2017 4:41pm Katie Couric dives into the ever-evolving topic of gender in the upcoming National Geographic documentary Gender Revolution: A Journey With Katie Couric. ā€œThe personal stories are what makes this documentary,ā€ she said, adding…

Voice feminization before and after

Voice feminization before and after

Zoey sent me her results from using techniques I describe in Finding Your Female Voice: Before: After: If you would like to feminize your voice, you can check out my transgender voice resources: ā€¢ free voice resources ā€¢ download my…

Honi Soit: The ethics debate

Honi Soit: The ethics debate

The ethics debate By Honi Soit on March 18, 2016 Grace Franki and Andrea Zephyr question the purpose of using suffering to fuel controversy The debate started with a moving speech from Peter Hyndal, an advocate for trans recognition in…

Remembering Monica Loera

Remembering Monica Loera

Remembering Monica Loera Murdered trans woman has been treated callously by the media BY NINA HERNANDEZ, 5:22PM, FRI. JAN. 29, 2016 Reading the arrest affidavit or local news reports about the death, youā€™d have no idea that the victim was…