Texas Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Trans Woman Muhlaysia Booker
Kendrell Lavar Lyles will receive a 48-year prison sentence for killing Muhlaysia Booker in 2019.
November 8, 2023
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Dallas Trans Woman Who Survived Mob Attack Has Now Been Killed
Muhlaysia Booker was found shot to death on a city street Saturday.
May 20, 2019
MTV's 'True Life Crime' Investigates Death of Dallas Trans Woman
The latest episode of the series focuses on Muhlaysia Booker, who was shot to death just a month after being attacked by a mob at her apartment complex.
August 3, 2021
Trans Woman's Shooting in Dallas Being Investigated as a Hate Crime
Police are looking for a Latino male in a red pickup truck. A trans woman said the suspect shot her in the chest and arm.
September 23, 2019
Trans Woman Chynal Lindsey Murdered in Dallas
She is the eighth trans American murdered this year, all Black women, and the second in Dallas within two weeks.
June 3, 2019
May Has Been a Horrific Month for Trans and Nonbinary People
Attacks have come on the streets of the nation and from the Trump administration, writes the ACLU's LaLa B Holston-Zannell.
May 31, 2019
Controversial 'Save Chick-fil-A' Bill Passes in Texas
The bill, soon headed to Gov. Greg Abbott, would keep governments from punishing businesses because of their religious beliefs or donations.
May 20, 2019
Chelsea Manning and Muhlaysia Booker Do Not Occupy the Same World
The white whistleblower was deadnamed, while the Black Dallas resident was kicked and punched while dozens watched.
April 16, 2019
Arrest Made in Brutal Mob Attack of Dallas Trans Woman
Police have arrested one man for the beating of Muhlaysia Booker.
April 15, 2019
Dallas Police Make Arrest in Murder of Trans Woman Found in Lake
Police arrested Ruben Alvarado on murder charges in the death of Chynal Lindsey.
June 21, 2019
Mainstream Media Finally Pays Attention to Killings of Trans Women
On Nightline, Dominique Jackson of Pose joined Juju Chang to discuss the epidemic of violence against trans women of color.
October 4, 2019
Trans Woman Paloma Vazquez Fatally Shot in Houston
Vazquez was found dead in her apartment Saturday. She had been shot multiple times.
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March 4, 2022
Sen. Cory Booker: A Crisis of Silence Is Killing Trans Women of Color
Sen. Cory Booker shares why we all must end our silence around the epidemic of violence trans people of color face.
July 1, 2019
Buttigieg: I Will Usher in a New Era for the LGBTQ+ Community
"As a gay man running for president, I am proud to lend my voice to the broader struggle for equality," the presidential candidate writes.
October 10, 2019
Attacker of Trans Woman Muhlaysia Booker Gets Off With Reduced Charge
Edward Dominic Thomas was convicted of misdemeanor assault after a trial that saw his attorneys misgender and deadname Booker.
October 23, 2019
Dallas Police Make Arrest in Murder of Trans Woman Muhlaysia Booker
Kendrell Lavar Lyles, 33, was already being held in connection with two unrelated murders.
June 13, 2019
Defense Lawyers in Trans Assault Case Deadname, Misgender Victim
An attorney defending a man accused of beating Dallas trans woman Muhlaysia Booker was found in contempt of court.
October 18, 2019
A Third Black Trans Woman Has Been Killed Just This Month
Her death comes in the wake of two other women's just days ago.
May 27, 2019
Trans Woman Michelle Washington Murdered in Philadelphia
Washington, who also went by the name Tamika, was shot to death on a city street.
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May 21, 2019
NBA Star Reggie Bullock Is Award Finalist for His LGBTQ+ Advocacy
The Dallas Mavericks guard-forward has been working with several LGBTQ+ rights organizations in the Dallas area.
May 17, 2022
Dallas Police Investigating Death of Trans Woman in 2017
The cause of Armani Dante Morgan's death has not been determined, but her relatives say there is reason to suspect foul play.
June 11, 2019