'How Malary died is not clear, but trans people interviewed by the Reader say that no matter the outcome, Malary’s death alongside Labelle’s reflects the difficult life many Black trans people are afforded.' | byadamrhodes
reported last year on trans activists’ claims that the Chicago Police Department and other city officials were misgendering victims of violent crime.that CPD’s liaison office to the LGBTQ+ community was facing internal crisis and allegations that it was a public relations ploy for the city.shared feelings of numbness and deep grief at the thought of not one, but two Black trans women being found dead in the city on the same day.
“Folks don’t often see and talk about the struggle,” says Precious Brady-Davis, a Black trans woman who is running for commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Brady-Davis would be the first openly trans woman of color ever elected in Cook County. “No matter if it was at someone else’s hand, or her own hand, neither thing is good,” says Flynn. “And both things lead back to how trans people are portrayed in the media.”
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
LGBTQ Community Speaks Out Following Deaths of Two Chicago-Area Black Trans WomenTatiana LaBelle, also known as “Tee Tee,” was found in a trash can, beaten to death in the Chatham neighborhood on March 18. Her death was ruled a homicide. One day later, transgender activist Elise Malary was found dead along the lakefront in Evanston, a week after she was reported missing.
Weiterlesen »
Bright Black candles honors cities of Black greatnessBright Black is a Black-owned, family-owned company that pays tribute to Black greatness through beautifully crafted scent products.
Weiterlesen »
Meet The Black Queer And Trans Women Making History With Radical Approaches Toward Nonprofit WorkThrough shared stories of overwork and underfunding, these ladies managed to warmly convey the undying love they hold for their communities, and what they’ve been able to do with such a resource.
Weiterlesen »
A Stupid Amount of Feasting Black Holes Was Detected in This Cosmic SpiderwebNew images of the Spiderweb protocluster of galaxies reveal an unusually high number of active supermassive black holes.
Weiterlesen »
These photos celebrate the beauty of Black life in the BahamasPhotographer Melissa Alcena documents the people of her home country at their most pure.
Weiterlesen »
Grammy Nominee Lewis Black Says He's 'Still Learning' ComedyLewis Black appreciates his sixth Grammy nomination for best comedy album, but he’s skipping the Las Vegas ceremony on Sunday.
Weiterlesen »