trans women

murder

trans women

politics + activism

Ava Le’Ray Barrin is the 14th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

Barely even a woman yet, at 17 years old, Ava Le’Ray Barrin is the 14th trans woman of color in the United States whose life was ended too early.

Ari —

Jun 28, 2017

murder

trans rights

politics + activism

Trans Women in Malaysia Need Support and Accountability in the Face of Increasing Violence

A recent spike in violence against trans women in Malaysia has left activists and the trans community fearful, but also determined in their calls for the Malaysian Government and society…

Creatrix Tiara —

Jun 28, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

28-Year-Old Josie Berrios Is the 13th Trans Person of Color Killed in the U.S. This Year

Berrios was one of the original and most beloved performers at Ithaca’s House of Merlot, a drag performance troupe that founded the Ithaca College Drag show for the Trevor Project…

Heather Hogan —

Jun 15, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

Kenne McFadden Is the 12th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

McFadden was a 27-year-old restaurant server and aspiring singer in San Antonio, TX.

Heather Hogan —

Jun 6, 2017

murder

trans women

gender

Sherrell Faulkner of NC 11th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the US This Year

Nearly all those murdered, including Faulkner, have been Black trans women.

Mey —

May 25, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

28-Year-Old Chay Reed is the 9th Trans Woman of Color Murdered This Year

Reed, who grew up in Carol City and graduated from American Senior High School, was just 28 years old. She is the sixth trans woman of color under the age…

Mey —

Apr 23, 2017

people of color

qpoc

gender

Here are Some Ways to Give Black Trans People Money

Across the country, Black TGNC people are performing serious emotional labor as organizers, healers, artists, sexual liberationists, and advocates. It’s time to give back.

Venus Selenite —

Mar 31, 2017

A Day of Visibility

trans day of visibility

politics + activism

Finding Hope on Trans Day of Visibility

“Trans Day of Visibility gives me hope. When I see trans people proudly being themselves in public I have hope. When I see allies retweeting links on how to support…

Mey —

Mar 31, 2017

murder

trans women

gender

38-Year-Old Black Trans Woman Alphonza Watson Is 8th TWoC Murdered This Year

Police don’t have a lot of information, other than that there was an argument and then two men sped away in a car. They are offering a reward for more…

Mey —

Mar 22, 2017

#blacklivesmatter

black lives matter

politics + activism

PHOTOESSAY: Crossroad to Black Trans Liberation National Day of Action

Yesterday was a national day of action to protect, support, and amplify our black trans family and their voices. As you know, this intersection is at the highest risk for…

Molly —

Mar 16, 2017

murder

trans women

gender

This Is a Nightmare and a Genocide: Jaquarrius Holland is the Seventh Black Trans Woman Murdered This Year

Holland, who is the 7th trans person reported murdered this year, was just 18 years old. A teenager. A child.

Mey —

Feb 28, 2017

murder

trans women

gender

Chyna Gibson is the Fifth Trans Woman of Color, Fourth Black Trans Woman, Murdered So Far This Year

According to a friend, Gibson was visiting her friends and family in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. That friend added, “She was just a really good person. Everyone loved…

Mey —

Feb 26, 2017