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This year’s annual Transgender Day of Visibility falls on March 31, the day after the notorious HB2 was repealed at long last. But on this day that celebrates the lives and journeys of transgender people, it is important to remember that the fight for acceptance remains very real for those identifying with the T of LGBTQ.
The much-publicized death of 19-year-old Symone Marie Jones on Jan. 12 has led to an arrest and more victims coming out of the woodwork. Kavonceya Iman Cornelius, 42, appeared in court on March 22 facing charges of second-degree murder.
The LGBTQ community has gained a powerful ally in Rep. Joe Kennedy III, now serving as chair of Congress’ recently re-launched Transgender Equality Task Force. Kennedy began his reign with a bold statement, standing up in front of a crowd and reading the names of all seven transgender women murdered so far in 2017.
10 months into 2016, it has already broke 2015’s grim record, with 24 known transgender deaths from violence in the United States alone.
Protesters took the streets Wednesday, April 13, calling for the repeal of anti-LGBT House Bill 2 (HB2) and for respect for black and brown lives as well as the lives of transgender people. Over 60 people blocked the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets for over an hour and a half, holding signs and flags …
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