Wanda Sykes Calls Out Dave Chappelle, Embraces 'Woke' Label
The out comedian also voiced her support for the trans community.
May 26, 2023
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'Little' Screenwriter Disowns Transphobic Joke After Backlash
Tracy Oliver has spoken out after multiple reviews took issue with a problematic line.
April 24, 2019
Dave Chappelle Addresses Transphobic Jokes in New Special
The comedian didn't go so far as to apologize for his transphobic jokes in a new Netflix special released this weekend.
January 1, 2018
Ricky Gervais Goes Transphobic for Globes Laughs
The comedian launched the awards show on NBC with several insulting transgender-themed jokes within the first three minutes.
January 11, 2016
Jay Leno Reveals Why He Stopped Making Transphobic 'Jokes'
"You're only as good as your last joke," Jay Leno said after telling the story.
August 3, 2022
Dave Chappelle Tells Transphobic Jokes But Says Trans People Deserve Respect
The comedian's Radio City show was littered with anti-trans material.
August 2, 2017
Op-ed: Two and a Half Men's Respectful Job With Trans Character
The CBS comedy managed to introduce a transgender character without making her the butt of transphobic jokes.
December 10, 2013
Was John Krasinski's 'SNL' Kiss With Pete Davidson Homophobic?
Saturday Night Live got poor LGBTQ+ reviews for its opening monologue and a transphobic joke -- but did better on lesbian fare.
February 1, 2021
Trans Workers File Unfair Labor Practices Complaints Against Netflix
Terra Field and B. Pagels-Minor say Netflix retaliated against them for speaking out about Dave Chappelle's transphobic and homophobic jokes in his latest special.
October 29, 2021
Microsoft Apologizes to Trans Gamer 'Humilated' by Comedian Onstage
A transgender video game journalist says she was 'completely dehumanized' when a comedian made transphobic jokes about her gender onstage during an Xbox One event at Eurogamer Expo 2013.
September 30, 2013
Ricky Gervais Goes All-In With Transphobia Again In 'SuperNature'
The comedian graphically mocks trans people in his new Netflix special.
May 24, 2022
Patricia Arquette Says Ricky Gervais's Trans 'Jokes' Aren't Funny
Golden Globes host Gervais recently stirred anti-trans sentiment on social media in a series of tweets he said were "jokes."
January 6, 2020
Michael Che Doubles Down on Anti-LGBTQ Jokes in Prison Shower Sex Bit
Rather than apologize for an anti-trans joke he made last week, Saturday Night Live's Che used the devastating California fires to segue into a gay prison shower joke.
November 4, 2019
Dave Chapelle brings more transphobia and ableism to his latest Netflix special ‘The Dreamer’
The comedian said that he “love[d] punching down.”
January 2, 2024
Why Transphobic Comics Maher, Gervais, Chapelle Are Unfunny Dinosaurs
Once considered edgy thought-leaders, the three loudest anti-trans comics of late have failed to change with the times.
May 28, 2022
Isaiah Lee, Bi Man Accused of Attacking Dave Chappelle, Explains Why
Isaiah Lee wanted the homophobic and anti-trans comedian to be more "sensitive."
May 23, 2022
Op-ed: Stephen Colbert Showed Piers Morgan How It's Done
Janet Mock's appearance on The Colbert Report was refreshing, but the fake news programs on Comedy Central still have some catching up to do.
February 21, 2014
Dave Chappelle Tackled Onstage, Then Immediately Makes Anti-Trans Joke
A 23-year-old suspect has been charged with the attack.
May 4, 2022
On Gabourey Sidibe's String of Transphobic Comments
The American Horror Story: Coven and Precious star made repeated use of a transphobic slur on television this weekend, then later apologized via Twitter.
February 3, 2014
After RuPaul Hosts, 'SNL' Reverts to Straight People Doing Gay Jokes
Being gay is again a punch line on the show.
March 2, 2020
Colbert Takes on Trans Medicare Coverage
Last night, Stephen Colbert took on the conservative blowback over the recent HHS decision involving transgender medical care as part of Medicare.
June 4, 2014