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Supporting each other is essential in our organization as every person of color who is transgender is going through the same or similar experience in life. This is why we share everything amongst each other and celebrate everyone along the way.
BlackTrans Life
43%
have experienced a hate crime due to their gender identity
14%
have been physically attacked by colleagues or customers
73%
living with HIV/AIDS and don’t get support from family
Latest :
Fatal Shooting of Trans Woman After Alleged Sexual Encounter
Minneapolis authorities remain engaged in an active investigation into the death of Savannah Ryan Williams, a 38-year-old trans woman who was discovered dead from a single gunshot wound last Tuesday morning. According to statements provided to police, the prime suspect – Damarean Kaylon Bible, age 25 – admitted to shooting Williams just minutes after the two had engaged in a sexual act in a nearby courtyard.
Video surveillance footage enabled investigators to place both Bible and Williams entering the courtyard area shortly before dawn that day. Around 20 minutes afterwards, Bible is visible on camera departing the scene alone. The recording also captured the sound of a gunshot during the time the pair were together in the courtyard.. MORE
Man Sentenced to 48 Years for Murder of Muhlaysia Booker, BlackTrans Woman Beaten in Viral Video :
Kendrell Lyles was sentenced to 48 years in prison for the 2019 murder of Muhlaysia Booker, a 22-year-old black trans woman. Booker was beaten in a viral video a month before her murder. Lyles pleaded guilty as his trial was set to begin. READ MORE