Remembering Nikai David, a “Sweet” and “Happy, Fun Person”
Nikai David, a 33-year-old Black transgender woman, was a model and aspiring social media influencer who dreamed of opening her own clothing boutique. Nikai was killed in the early hours…
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Remembering Cris Blehar, Trans Woman Who Was “An Amazing Mother And A Wonderful Person”
Cris Blehar, a 65-year-old white transgender woman and U.S. Air Force veteran, was tragically killed at her home in the Flaherty area of Meade County, Kentucky, on May 19, 2021.…
Remembering Danyale Thompson, Black Trans Woman Tragically Killed
HRC is remembering Danyale Thompson, a 35-year-old Black transgender woman from Memphis, Tennessee. Danyale celebrated her 35th birthday in March, according to her Facebook profile, and expressed gratitude for being…
Ahead of TDOR, We Remember Angel Naira, Black Trans Woman Who “Loved Everyone”
Ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance, HRC is remembering Angel Naira, a 36-year-old Black transgender woman who was described as “a great person” and well loved by her family and…
Marking the Deadliest Year on Record, Human Rights Campaign Announces Release of Annual Report on Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation released “An Epidemic of Violence: Fatal Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People in the United States in 2021” a report honoring…
Remembering Jenny De Leon, “An Enigmatic, Bright Soul” Killed in Tampa, Florida
HRC is honoring the memory of Jenny De Leon, a 25-year-old Latina transgender woman who was found dead in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 2, 2021. De Leon’s death is at…
2021 Becomes Deadliest Year on Record for Transgender and Non-Binary People
We are at a tragic and deeply upsetting moment: With the death of Marquiisha Lawrence, 2021 has become the deadliest year ever for transgender and gender non-conforming people.
HRC Remembers Rikkey Outumuro, a.k.a. Tru Starlet, Beloved Advocate and Drag Performer
Rikkey Otumuro, a 39-year-old Latina transgender woman, was a popular and well-loved member of the Washington LGBTQ+ community. Outumuro, a.k.a. Tru Starlet, was fatally shot in Centralia, Washington, on the…
Jessi Hart Remembered as "Intelligent, Thoughtful and Caring"
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jessi Hart, a white 42-year-old transgender woman killed in Banks, Oregon. Her body was found on Oct. 17, 2021. Hart’s…
Honoring Jo Acker, Trans Woman Who Confronted Shooter
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jo Acker, a white 26-year-old transgender woman killed in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 26, 2021. Acker’s death is at least…
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