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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