The Fight For Black Trans Lives

As Black Lives Matter protests continue to draw thousands nationwide, protestors are demanding justice for Black trans lives.

By Bianca Martin
AMERICA PROTESTS LOS ANGELES
Trans women Carlisha Brown, from left, Nina Barkers, and Vanessa Warri, of Los Angeles, attend the All Black Lives Matter march, organized by black LGBTQ+ leaders, on Sunday, June 14, 2020, Paula Munoz / ASSOCIATED PRESS
AMERICA PROTESTS LOS ANGELES
Trans women Carlisha Brown, from left, Nina Barkers, and Vanessa Warri, of Los Angeles, attend the All Black Lives Matter march, organized by black LGBTQ+ leaders, on Sunday, June 14, 2020, Paula Munoz / ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Fight For Black Trans Lives

As Black Lives Matter protests continue to draw thousands nationwide, protestors are demanding justice for Black trans lives.

By Bianca Martin
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