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  • Angelica Ross. Black woman in character as Candy, wearing high ponytail, white corset, blue pin stripe jacket.

    'Pose' Creators On Epidemic of Violence Killing Trans Women of Color

    “We wanted to really concentrate on the epidemic of violence that trans women are facing.”

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 10, 2019 2:30PM EDT
    Stonewall Inn. Neon red signage reads "The Stonewall Inn."

    Black Trans Woman Heckled, Nearly Arrested at Stonewall Inn

    On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, owners and predominantly White patrons reportedly threatened to call the police on a woman who asked the LGBTQ+ community to advocate for her Black trans sisters.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 1, 2019 4:48PM EDT
    Aaron Philip. Black woman with blonde hair slicked down with rainbow boa around her neck, large sunglasses and a septum ring.

    Aaron Philip Covers Paper Mag, Talks Image and Identity With Naomi Campbell

    Philip is billed as the first Black, trans disabled model to sign with a major management company.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 25, 2019 4:49PM EDT
    Janet Mock. Black woman with long hair in black and pink dress, standing in front of a white and back backdrop.

    Janet Mock Makes History With Massive Netflix Deal

    The “Pose” producer is the first transgender woman to sign a creator-in-charge deal at a leading entertainment company.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 20, 2019 1:53PM EDT
    Chynal Lindsey. Black transgender woman in a gray sweater and purple lipstick.

    Dallas Police Turn to FBI After Second Black Trans Woman Killed

    Police chief asks for assistance to look for evidence of hate crimes in the homicides of Chynal Lindsey and Muhlaysia Booker.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 4, 2019 4:58PM EDT
    Close-up of Johana Medina Leon

    Transgender Asylum-Seeker Dies After Pleading for Medical Attention

    Johana Medina Leon had chest pain while detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Then she died.

    Shani Saxon Jun 4, 2019 4:16PM EDT
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