If CNN thought that they could silence the voices of Black, trans women during last night’s LGBTQ Town Hall forum, it didn’t take them long to realize that they were mistaken. During the evening’s live broadcast, the Black trans community in attendance, along with supporters, raised their voices and made their presence known.
The event which spanned several hours was a partnership between the cable news network and civil rights organization, Human Rights Campaign […]
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You cannot say “we need to do something about Black trans women dying!” and then not give them the mic. You cannot invoke Marsha, Sylvia, and Stonewall then get angry when trans women of color protest #EqualityTownHall
— Eliel Cruz (@elielcruz) October 11, 2019
We always want to pretend we honor the lives and experiences of trans people until they force us to challenge our own privilege. #EqualityTownHall
— Preston Mitchum (@PrestonMitchum) October 11, 2019
The interruptions as last night's LGBT town hall were important and effective. Watch as @KamalaHarris responds to a woman who is desperate to bring attention to the epidemic of black trans women being murdered. pic.twitter.com/2ZA9yE7Jkr
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) October 11, 2019
Blossom, thank you for making your voice heard tonight. We will hold a town hall focused on trans women of color. And I hope you’ll be there. https://t.co/xCCXc5MW0t
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) October 11, 2019