In Texas: College Football Player arrested for the murder of a Trans Woman

Last month, I talked about the murder of Ty Underwood. Ty was a trans woman who was shot multiple times in her car in Tyler, Texas. For weeks, there was no suspect or arrest, until now.

Police arrested Texas College student, Carlton Champion Jr. He was a player on the Texas College football team.

According to the investigators, Carlton was involved with Ty for several weeks via text messages. The two were meeting for sex, until Carlton found out that Ty was trans. Once Carlton learned the truth, he freaked out and murdered her. Now Carlton sits in jail with a bond set at $1 million dollars.

It didn't have to be like this. Carlton could've ended the relationship and just walked away, but to resort to murder is just inexcusable.

In Detroit: A Trans Woman was found dead in a Trash Can

Sad and horrific news.

A trans woman was found dead in a garbage can in Detroit. At this time, she hasn't been identified.

Her body was found by a mother and son, looking for bottles and cans. No words on the injuries or the cause of death.

The director of victim services for Equality Michigan, Yvonne Siferd said this about the incident:

“We are saddened and angry to hear of the murder of another transgender woman of color who has yet to be identified. The undignified way in which her body was dumped speaks to the larger issue of antitransgender hostility in our society, and the vast amount of work we, as supporters of the LGBT communities, have in front of us. We know that transgender women of color are the most disproportionately affected by violence and hate against the LGBT communities, and this latest incident is a tragic reminder of that reality.”

Trans family, please be careful in Detroit and look out for one another. Please.

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A Trans Woman was murdered in New Jersey

We have lost another family member. 26-year-old, Eyricka Morgan was murdered in New Brunswick, N.J. She was allegedly stabbed to death by Devonte Scott. He was arrested and is currently held in jail on a million bond.

Eyricka was known to be a vibrant person. She was a former student at Rutgers University and involved in social justice issues. She very open about her experiences and active with queer women of color in the area.

We have to stop losing our trans sisters this way.

She will be missed.

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Transgender Model Connie Fleming is Michelle Obama in Candy Magazine

In the latest Candy magazine, publisher Luis Venegas showcase transgender model Connie Fleming as a Michelle Obama on the cover.

This photo was taken by Danielle Levitt and styled by Brad Goreski. Luis had a particular idea in mind when he revealed this cover:

"I especially love the cover story, which for the first time isn't a super-popular star, but a fabulous, beautiful black transwoman channeling a politician who looks pretty much like Michelle Obama. I remember back in early 2007 when the Democratic Party’s nominees were narrowed down between two "controversial" stereotypes never before seen for presidency: a black man, Barack Obama; and a woman, Hillary Rodham Clinton. At that time, I thought, 'when will the time come when these archaic walls break down and the White House will be occupied by, for example, a black, transsexual woman?'

It's cute. I like the cover.

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WATCH Janet Mock give her Keynote Speech at USC's 18th annual Lavender Celebration

Here at USC, we host a special graduation ceremony for our LGBT students. We were very fortunate to have Janet Mock come here and deliver her speech.

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