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Voices

17 impactful images of the Gender Liberation Movement's marches

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Crime

Man convicted in first federal hate crime trial based on gender identity for murder of Black trans woman

Black trans woman Pebbles LaDime “Dime” Doe was found shot dead in her car in South Carolina. Now, her killer has been found guilty.

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Politics

Ayanna Pressley on Introducing Bill to Advance Trans Rights

The lawmaker from Massachusetts made the announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Think Trans

Trans Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter Join Forces for Justice

As conservative backlash against the Black Lives Matters movement grows, new voices within BLM promote peace and transgender empowerment. 

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Voices

Let's Celebrate Black Trans Women's Lives, Not Deaths

Yes, black trans women can often be victims. But let's not forget they're also just getting through life like all of us.

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film

Do Black Trans Lives Matter to the Justice System?

A new documentary about the life and death of Shelly Hilliard reminds us of how often black trans women are seen as expendable.

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television

Drag Race's Gigi Goode: 'Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter'

The season 12 contestant discusses the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race and using her platform to help others.

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Pride

LGBTQ+ Activists, Allies Raise Funds for Black Trans Lives

Obama, Biden, Taylor Swift, Hayley Kiyoko, Katy Perry, and more joined forces for this year's Stonewall Day. 

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Transgender

Activists Rally to Show 'Black Trans* Women's Lives Matter'

Organizers ask: If #BlackLivesMatter, why aren't Black trans women's murders causing national outcry?

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Transgender

Marsha P. Johnson Institute Celebrates Black Trans Lives

The Marsha P. Johnson Institute is dedicated to uplifting Black trans voices.
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Transgender

‘Black Trans Lives Matter’ Mural Created at Compton's Cafeteria Site

The project commemorates the 54th anniversary of the riot as The Transgender District hosts a virtual party tonight in honor of its legacy. 

Monica Roberts
Transgender

Monica Roberts, Pioneering, Acclaimed TransGriot Blogger, Has Died

Roberts, who won numerous awards for her coverage of Black trans women's lives, died Monday.
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Exclusives

Trans Journalist Monica Roberts Enters ‘The Advocate’s Hall of Fame

The creator of the blog TransGriot was writing about and celebrating Black trans lives before any other media outlet.

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Exclusives

Dominique Jackson on the Power of Her Genderfluid American Gods Role

The trailblazing actress says she's grateful for the opportunities she's had in Hollywood but won't be truly successful until all Black and trans lives matter.

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Voices

Our Black Transgender Marriage Is Not Revolutionary

Getting married and participating in other cisgender rituals is not enough to change the trans experience, write Omise'eke Natasha Tinsley and Matthew Richardson.

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40 Under 40

Alicia Garza: Taking Black Lives Matter to Another Dimension

Black Lives Matter has always been intended to be a declaration that includes transgender people, says one queer woman who helped create the movement. 

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Voices

Op-ed: Why We Shut Down the Castro

As the #BlackLivesMatter movement forges ahead, white LGBT people don't have to sit on the sidelines.

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Crime

Two Black Transgender Women Were Killed This Week, When Will it End?

Dominique Rem'mie Fells of Philadelphia and Riah Milton of Liberty Township, Ohio, are the latest cases in a growing epidemic of Black trans homicides. 
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People

Justice Smith Comes Out as Queer in Solidarity For Black LGBTQ+ Lives

The actor also posted a series of photos with his partner, Nicholas Ashe, to showcase #BlackQueerLove.  

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Crime

Black Trans Women Shot to Death in Georgia, Mississippi

Bianca "Muffin" Bankz of Atlanta was a formerly homeless woman rebuilding her life, and Dominique Jackson of Jackson, Miss., was a community leader. Both were just 30.