Anti-Trans Violence in Texas Has Claimed the Lives of at Least 20 People Since 2020. The Latest Is Black Trans Woman Vanity Williams Who Was Shot to Death in Houston

‘I don’t fear death! I fear injustice!’ A 34-year-old Black transgender woman named Vanity Williams was killed in Houston on August 3, 2024. Her death came to our attention through HRC. The Crime Vanity was found shot to death in a Houston home. From the Houston Police Department HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting […]

Santa Claws Magic for Rosemary on the Northside

Adopt a Family Christmas

For the holidays, we are asking you to adopt a community cat caretaker to thank them for their year round work. Rosemary is a retired, disabled veteran in her early 70’s taking care of feral on the Northside. She cares for cats in her neighborhood, offering food and shelter. Rosemary works with a rescuer to […]

Jamie, 52, Celebrates the Queer Tribe Rising #AMPLIFY

Jamie Shupe Pittsburgh

Editor’s Note: Jamie is a friend and a former contributor to this blog. I am so honored to have their contribution as the 150th post in the #AMPLIFY project. That’s a big milestone. Jamie’s milestone as the first legally recognized non-binary resident of the United States is pretty damn big, too. Read on … Name: Jamie […]