Our Buzz 11.08.14: Monifah, Ari Fitz & More
With so many Black queer and trans women flourishing in entertainment, ELIXHER decided to bring you a weekly round up. Every weekend, you can find out what’s happening on television, in music and everywhere in between. This week’s installment features Monifah, Ari Fitz, Siya and more.
Monifah Poses Nude for Diva Magazine
Out R&B singer Monifah recently stripped for U.K. lesbian publication Diva Magazine. (In case you missed it, check out our very own body issue here!) ”Me and my body are lovers now,” the R&B Divas star shared. ”It’s been a journey.” Check out her breathtaking and bold photos below.
The Real World‘s Ari Fitz Hit by a Drunk Driver, Hospitalized
On a more somber note, filmmaker, model and MTV The Real World cast member Ari Fitz and her girlfriend Ashley were recently hit by a drunk driver. Ari’s grandmother tweeted a photo of her from the hospital bed and assured fans and friends that she’ll be fine, The Fab Femme reports. Unfortunately, Ashley suffered broken bones, scrapes and bruises. We wish them a speedy recovery.
Rapper Siya Releases New Track With Chris Brown
Take a listen to rapper Siya’s latest single, “A Nigga Like Me,” with Chris Brown. The beat is sick. Tell us what you think of the track and Siya’s rhyme in the comments.
Laverne Cox Named Glamour Magazine “Woman of the Year”
2014 has been an incredible year for trans actress Laverne Cox. The Orange Is the New Black breakout star was recently named a “Woman of the Year” by Glamour magazine.
“When we get to know people as people, then all the misconceptions that we might have about folks who are different form us get knocked away,” Cox says in her December profile for Glamour. “And I think that’s what’s happening with [my character on Orange Is the New Black]. So much of the year I’ve had is historic, but this is a moment that is bigger than me. I meet people who say that my role has given them the courage to say, ‘This is who I am’ and ‘I can transition and be successful and to be out as a trans person.’”
Continue to shine, Laverne! We’ll continue to root for you.
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