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Black Trans Woman Goddess Diamond Is The 14th Trans Person Murdered in the U.S. This Year | Autostraddle

June 15, 2016

20-year-old Black trans woman Goddess Diamond has been found murdered in New Orleans, making her the 14th known trans person killed in the United States this year.

Trans Actress Laverne Cox Slays in “United State of Women” Video

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June 8, 2016

News

The United State of Women, a White House summit on gender equality, recently released a star-studded video featuring trans actress Laverne Cox, who appears alongside First Lady Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington, Oprah, Jessica Williams and other badass women.

Why Trans-Related Healthcare Matters

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May 11, 2016

News

West Harlem resident, Ivana Black, was assigned male at birth and has transitioned using black market drugs.

Two Black Trans Women Killed in 48 Hours

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February 24, 2016

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Philadelphia police officers have confirmed that the body of a 25-year-old black transgender woman found on February 20 belonged to May Young. The day before Young was killed, another black transgender woman named Veronica Banks Cano was found dead in a San Antonio, Texas motel.

WATCH: “Her Story” Web Series Following Trans Women Finding Love

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January 19, 2016

Culture

The groundbreaking new series "Her Story" has released its six-episode first season on their website, herstoryshow.com, for free. The scripted new-media series follows two captivating trans women in Los Angeles who had given up on love, when suddenly, chance encounters give them hope.