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Democrats in Congress Introduce Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution

"This resolution honors the lives of the trans people we have lost to senseless violence and stands as a symbol of their resilience," says U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

Suspect Charged With Murder of Atlanta Trans Woman Ashley Burton

Burton was killed in April at her apartment complex.

A Trans Activist Calls Out Own Male Privilege

Trans women are being killed in the streets. What are we doing about it?

Trans Women of Color Are Taking Care of Business

Black and Hispanic trans women are twice as likely to get tested for HIV than their white counterparts.

Celebrating the Trans 100's Women of Color

"The names of our sisters shouldn't only make headlines when we walk a red carpet or lay in a casket," according to Janet Mock. We couldn't agree more.

Caitlyn Jenner at Women's March: End Slaughter of Trans Women of Color

The divisive star took to the stage at this Saturday's Women March in Los Angeles.

Trans Women of Color Killed in North Carolina, Wisconsin

Both Sasha Mason and Brazil Johnson were victims of gun violence.

Two More Trans Women of Color Reportedly Killed

Danny Henson was shot to death in Baltimore, Sophie Vasquez in Georgia.

This Organization Is Building Tiny Homes for Trans Women of Color

My Sistah's House is helping to ease the housing crisis in the trans community, one home at a time. But that's only the beginning of a much larger dream. 

These Trans Women of Color Will No Longer Accept the Status Quo

Merrique Jenson is bringing together trans women of the Midwest to first commiserate, then conquer.

Working With Laverne Cox, in Solidarity with Trans Women of Color

L'lerret Jazelle Ailith wowed audiences with her powerful participation in Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word. We spoke with the trans youth advocate to learn more about her activism and getting to work with her hero.

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. 

Why Are So Many Trans Women of Color Murdered Every Year?

A culture that dehumanizes trans women is complicit, writes Joanna Cifredo of the National Center for Transgender Equality.

'All Lives Matter' But We Must Prioritize Trans Women of Color

White activists need to help stop the 'genocide of trans women of color.' First step: listen.

Activists Rally Across the Country to End Violence Against Trans Women

Today is a national day of action to bring attention to the murders of trans women of color.

New Orleans Sees Fifth Trans Woman of Color Murdered in U.S. This Year

Tuesday morning's murder of Penny Proud has trans advocates outraged about the year's particularly deadly start for trans women of color.

The Hate Lobbed at Angelica Ross, Meghan Markle Is Familiar to All Black Trans Women

Deciding how to handle microaggressions — and overt ignorance — is a full-time job for trans women of color.

REPORT: Major TV Outlets Fail at Covering Trans News

A new report from Media Matters for America sheds light on national TV news coverage of trans stories -- or lack thereof, when it comes to trans women of color.