LGBTQIA
Black transgender community carries an extra heavy burden
April 24, 2018Black trans men and women have suffered tremendous harm for existing not only as trans, but also for being Black in an often anti-black society.
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Georgia police shoot LGBTQ student during mental health crisis
September 19, 2017The shooting of Scout Schultz has further fueled the debate over police responses to people dealing with mental health issues.
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Transgender military members sue Trump over ban
August 15, 2017Five transgender military service members, including veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's declared ban on their serving.
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SlutWalk: Chicago police arrest anti-sexual assault protesters
August 15, 2017The annual SlutWalk is aimed at commemorating victims of sexual assault and speaking out against rape culture. Chicago police arrested 5 participants.
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Moonlight and Magic: Where is the Black LGBTQ representation in media and Hollywood?
July 21, 2017“Moonlight and Magic: Black LGBTQ Contributions to Sci-fi” sought to shed light on the contributions of the often overlooked, underutilized, and oppressed Black LGBTQ community.
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