38th trans person killed in the US this year
21-year-old Kiér Laprí Kartier, a Black trans woman, is the 38th trans person to have been violently killed in the US this year.
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37th trans person killed in the US this year
Brianna Hamilton, a Black trans woman, was found dead in Chicago, making her the 37th trans person to have been killed in the US in 2021.
US reviewing housing policies for trans inmates
The US reviewing Trump-era policies regarding trans prison inmates, with the aim to provide more inmates with gender-affirming housing.
Study: Young LGBTQ+ people avoiding sports due to fear of discrimination
A new study, released on Wednesday by the Trevor Project, has found only 1 in 3 young LGBTQ+ people in the US participate in sports.
Study: 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ people have faced discrimination at work
A new study found over a quarter of LGBTQ+ people have been fired from their job or denied a work opportunity because of their identity.
Trans man wins school discrimination lawsuit
22-year-old Gavin Grimm has won a $1.3m payout after being denied access to the correct bathroom facilities at school in 2014.
San Francisco becomes first US city to recognise trans history month
On Tuesday August 24, San Francisco mayor London Breed signed a proclamation to officially recognise August as trans history month.