Black trans woman killed in Louisiana
Fifty Bandz, a 21-year-old black trans woman, was shot to death in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, making her the fifth known trans person to have been murdered in the US this year.
Black trans lives matter
Update: New York repeals anti-trans law
New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, has signed the repeal of an anti-loitering bill which allowed police to target trans people in public.
Northern Pride unveils LGBTQ+ History Month programme
Northern Pride, which organises the annual Pride celebration in Newcastle, has revealed a packed schedule of virtual events for LGBTQ+ History Month
4th trans person killed in the US this year
Bianca “Muffin” Bankz, a 30-year-old black trans, is the 4th known trans person to have been killed in the US this year after she was found dead in her apartment in Atlanta.
New York to repeal anti-trans law
New York lawmakers are to review an anti-loitering bill, known as the ‘walking while trans’ ban which allowed police to target trans people.
Missing trans woman found dead in Detroit
Natasha Kieanna, a 37-year-old trans woman who went missing on December 26 2020, was found dead last Wednesday in Detroit, Michigan.
Publication launched in honour of activist Monica Roberts
A new publication, dedicated to platforming black trans people, has been launched in honour of journalist and LGBTQ+ activist, Monica Roberts, who died three months ago.