And on trans issues, I feel that way especially, because I'm not trans, and while I'm blessed to love and be loved by a few people who are trans, it's not my story to tell. And yet some of my readers may not have someone out and trans around them to hear the story. They may not be reading the news articles I see or the commentary I sift through. Yesterday was the #transdayofscreaming and I want to somehow amplify and honor those voices.
And so, instead of a post, let me share a list with you. A list of unlawfully killed trans people from this year alone (taken from Wikipedia - which yes, I know may be considered slightly unreliable, but then, gathering this kind of data is tricky and may never be complete).
- Papi Edwards
- Lamia Beard
- Ty Underwood
- Yazmin Vash Payne
- Taja DeJesus
- Penny Proud
- Bri Golec
- Kristina Gomez Reinwald
- Sumaya Dalmar
- Keyshia Blige
- Vanessa Santillan
- Mya Hall
- London Chanel
- Mercedes Williamson
- Jasmine Collins
- Ashton O'Hara
- India Clarke
- K.C. Haggard
- Shade Schuler
- Amber Monroe
- Kandis Capri
- Elisha Walker
- Tamara Dominguez
- Fernanda 'Coty' Olmos
- Kiesha Jenkins
- Marcela Estafania Chocobar
- Amancay Diane Sacayán
- Zella Ziona
But that's why I'm Committing in the Mitten. Will you commit with me?
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