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Black Trans Lives Matter, Too

Started by stephaniec, February 04, 2016, 07:49:15 AM

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Black Trans Lives Matter, Too

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cherno-biko/black-trans-lives-matter-_b_9157514.html?utm_hp_ref=transgender

The Huffington Post/By Cherno Biko  02/04/2016 07:18 am ET

"Tragically, 2015 was the deadliest year on record for black trans and gender non conforming women with the total number of murder victims ranging from 21-25. Our average life expectancy is a paltry 35 years, less than half that of the average cisgender woman. The violence against folks like us is occurring at a rate that remains alarmingly high, and contributes to that shortened life expectancy. This unfortunate reality prompted me to join the larger #BlackLivesMatter movement, because we must declare that all black lives matter, including black trans folks."
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Meghan

Quote from: stephaniec on February 04, 2016, 07:49:15 AM
Black Trans Lives Matter, Too

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cherno-biko/black-trans-lives-matter-_b_9157514.html?utm_hp_ref=transgender

The Huffington Post/By Cherno Biko  02/04/2016 07:18 am ET

"Tragically, 2015 was the deadliest year on record for black trans and gender non conforming women with the total number of murder victims ranging from 21-25. Our average life expectancy is a paltry 35 years, less than half that of the average cisgender woman. The violence against folks like us is occurring at a rate that remains alarmingly high, and contributes to that shortened life expectancy. This unfortunate reality prompted me to join the larger #BlackLivesMatter movement, because we must declare that all black lives matter, including black trans folks."
I agree with you and all life matter.

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Meghan Pham: MtF Transgender, Transsexual, Transwoman, social justice, Caregivers, Certified Nurse Assistant
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