Transgender Women of Color Face Disproportionate Fatal Violence Due to Intersectional Oppressions and Access to Guns
Los Angeles, California – A disturbing trend continues to plague the transgender community, with a disproportionate number of transgender women of color falling victim to fatal violence. In many cases, these individuals were targeted by partners, acquaintances, or strangers, resulting in tragic outcomes. The perpetrators in some instances have been arrested and charged, while others remain unidentified. Instances of fatal violence against transgender individuals often reveal underlying biases and discriminatory factors. Transgender or gender-expansive status …