Remembering Andrea Doria Dos Passos, transgender woman killed in Miami
Andrea Doria Dos Passos, a 37-year-old transgender woman, was killed outside of the Miami City Ballet in Miami, Florida on April 23 , 2024. Andrea’s death is at least the…
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Do Not Let the Names of Trans and Non-Binary Youth Become a Memory
A year and a half before Nex Benedict’s death, I was among the folks who sounded the alarm about the divisive rhetoric, laws and policies in Oklahoma, which had resulted…
Honoring Meraxes Medina, Young Trans Woman Killed In Los Angeles
Meraxes Medina, a 24-year-old Latina transgender woman, was called a “sister” by her friend Alisha Veneno on a GoFoundMe page, saying Meraxes “was more than just my friend.” According to…
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Happy Trans Day of Visibility: Hope and Progress for a Better World
Article written by Mila Hellfyre and Nick Alicea, fellows of HRC's leadership development cohort GENERAR and alumni of HRC's ACTIVATE and ELEVATE programs.
On the Frontlines: Serving and Advocating for my Local Black Trans Community
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Remembering Alex Franco, 21-Year-Old Transgender Man “With a Big Heart” Killed in Utah
Alex Taylor Franco, a 21-year-old transgender man, was shot and killed in Taylorsville, Utah on March 17, 2024. Alex’s death is at least the fourth violent killing of a transgender…
Remembering Righteous TK “Chevy” Hill, Black Transgender Man, community leader and inclusive business owner
Righteous TK “Chevy” Hill, affectionately known to his friends and family as “TK,” “Chevy,” and other nicknames, was a 35-year-old Black transman who used his presence as a community leader…
Honoring Nex Benedict, a 16-Year-Old Non-Binary Oklahoma High School Student Who Tragically Died One Day After Being Beaten Unconscious in a School Bathroom
On March 13th, the Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s office released a partial report from Nex’s autopsy, indicating that Nex may have died by suicide. The cause of death does not change…
Remembering Kitty Monroe, Latine Transgender Person with “a Great Sense of Humor”
Marcos Lugo, who also went by the name Kitty Monroe, was a 43-year-old Latine transgender person who was known for painting, singing, and having a great sense of humor. In…
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