MaroonCast

04/13/2024

Sadly, anyone paying attention knows that Black & Brown Trans women are a hunted population in the United States. Even with the rampant misgendering and underreporting by law enforcement & the media, the numbers of Trans women that become often fatal victims of violence is wildly disproportionate to the rest of the country. That violence has never been exclusive to only the Trans feminine, as there have been murders of Trans masc men every year in recent history- because Trans folks in general, and BIPOC Trans folks specifically, are an unprotected & even targeted part of our community.

In 2024, there have been at least 7 Trans/NB/GNC individuals officially reported as victims of violent death in the US. Three of those 7, were TransMasculine & all within the period of a little over a month.

TK "Chevy" Hill, 35 of Georgia was the founder of, Evollusion – an Atlanta-based hair salon and barbershop dedicated to serving the LGBTQIA+ community specializing in hair, nails, barbering & makeup so that Q***r folks who may not feel comfortable in the typical salon or barbershop would have an affirming space to be & receive services. Chevy is said to have been shot to death in front of his home on February 28th. Allegedly, there is a warrant out for his cousin's arrest in association with the murder.

Alex Taylor Franco, 21 of Utah was discovered in a remote desert area after being held against his will & shot in a vehicle by acquaintances after some kind of altercation in what is being described as a botched robbery attempt by the perpetrators on March 17th. He is described glowingly by friends & family members. The three passengers of the vehicle, all minors, are being held in custody by law enforcement.

Most recently, Lagend Billions, 36, of South Florida, was shot in Hallandale Beach on April 3rd. He was pronounced deceased on April 7th. Although the media has identified him as being a Transgender man, only his birth name has been reported when identifying him. Just days after his death, it is also being reported that this will not be investigated as a hate crime, but is instead being looked at as an isolated incident.

More to follow in the May 2024 issue of Blaque/OUT Magazine

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03/08/2024

"The new bill in Ghana imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+."

03/08/2024

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11/23/2023

11/23/2023

11/23/2023

Today and always, we reject the Thanksgiving lie of settler colonialism and white supremacy that has attempted to erase their crimes against humanity, their land theft, their genocide and replace them with pleasantries and collaboration of Indigenous Peoples teaching settlers how to grow corn and eat turkey in celebration of another on stolen land.

A Wampanoag man named Wamsutta (Frank) James organized a demonstration in 1970 to bring awareness to the concerns of the Indigenous community including the way Native people had been written about in history. The Day of Mourning has been held every year since and, in 1998, the town of Plymouth erected a plaque atop Cole’s Hill commemorating the historical significance of the event.

The inscription on the plaque reads:
"Since 1970, Native Americans have gathered at noon on Cole's Hill in Plymouth to commemorate a National Day or Mourning on the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Many Native Americans do not celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrims and other European settlers. To them, Thanksgiving Day is a reminder of the genocide of millions of their people, the theft of their lands, and the relentless assault on their cultures. Participants in National Day of Mourning honor Native ancestors and the struggles of Native peoples to survive today. It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection as well as a protest of the racism and oppression which Native Americans continue to experience.

Erected by the Town of Plymouth on behalf of the United American Indians of New England"

11/23/2023

11/20/2023

We must never forget the lives lost to anti-transgender violence & discrimination. 🏳️‍⚧️ Share to support the !

11/11/2023

11/09/2023

📢📢📢📢📢 HAPPENING TODAY AT 7 PM EST 📢📢📢📢📢
Have you heard of Kamau Sadiki?! No. Have you ever chanted or heard "It is our duty to FIGHT? Yes.

During this teach-in, we will learn about Kamau Sadiki, an elder from the Black Liberation Movement, understand the contradictions of the 13th amendment and have an opportunity to heed the call-Free 'Em ALL!

It is now time for Baba Kamau to come home! The empire and its allies are trying to create a new generation of political prisoners and prisoners of war from
Turtle Island to Palestine in an effort to neutralize ongoing liberation struggles.

We invite folks to learn why they should join the movement to by any means necessary. Register at bit.ly/kamau101.”

10/24/2023

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FREE PALESTINE! FREE THE LAND!

10/09/2023

FREE PALESTINE! FREE THE LAND!

Freedom to the colonized people of this earth ~ Happy Indigenous People’s Day 🖤 Image by the brilliant artist .creates