Update in Murders of Trans Folx in the US: Part Two

In early April, I published an update on the investigations into the killing of trans neighbors here in the US in 2023, to date. I’m updating now. In April, we had reported on the deaths of eight individuals, today we have It is important for us to follow these stories and push for justice. Justice […]

Black Trans Woman Ashia Davis Killed in Detroit

Ashia Asia Davis

The reported killing of a 34-year-old Black trans woman in Detroit highlights the violence and anti-trans sentiments permeating the 2023 Pride season in the United States and beyond. Ashia Davis – also known as Asia Davis – died early Friday morning on the second day of Pride month. According to CBS Detroit Highland Park police […]

Black Trans Woman Rasheeda Williams Killed in Atlanta

35-year-old Black trans woman Rasheeda Williams was shot and killed in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Rasheeda was a performance artist known as Koko Da Doll and Hollywood Koko Police reports indicate a person was found dead near a shopping plaza in southwest Atlanta. They confirmed a person was found shot to death at […]

Black Trans Woman Ashley Burton, 37, Killed in Atlanta

A 37-years-old Black trans woman, Ashley Burton, was killed in Atlanta during a domestic dispute on Tuesday, April 11. Ashley was born in Augusta, South Carolina and relocated to Atlanta to pursue her career as a hairstylist and makeup artist. She’s described as an important force in the industry. She appreciated fashion trends and created […]

Black Trans Woman Cashay Henderson, 31, Killed by Gunshot in Milwaukee

Cashay Henderson Trans Woman

Cashay Ashanti Henderson was a 31-year-old Black trans woman. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she most recently lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before returning to her hometown. Milwaukee was where she died from a gunshot wound. On Sunday, February 26, her body was found in a burning building in Milwaukee. Someone shot Cashay and either set a […]