BET: C. Riley Snorton is 1 of 10 Transgender People You Should Know

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June 11, 2014

Scholar, author and LGBTQ activist Dr. C. Riley Snorton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University. He is a vocal member of the trans community and writes in the areas of transgender and queer theory, cultural studies, performance studies, Africana studies and popular culture. Earlier this year, Snorton published a book titled Nobody Is Supposed to Know, which highlights how Black sexuality is viewed by the wider global community.

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