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A guide to navigating Thanksgiving with Trump voters

Gravy or grievance? Brit Barron is on a mission to redefine the art of connection in a divided world.

What, to the Black trans woman, is the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is a day of national independence. But for Black trans individuals, it's a stark reminder of the contradictions between America's ideals and harsh realities.

Tierramarie Lewis, Black Trans Woman, Killed in Cleveland

Lewis was shot to death in June but was deadnamed and misgendered by local officials. A suspect has been arrested.

Black Trans Woman Hayden Davis Fatally Shot in Detroit

Davis was found dead on a city street, her body wrapped in a blanket.

Black Trans Woman Keeva Scatter Fatally Shot in Louisiana

Her death occurred in October but is just now being widely reported, bringing 2021's total to 55.

Black Trans Woman Royal Poetical Starz Killed in Florida

She is at least the 40th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person known to have died by violence in the U.S. this year.

Black Trans Woman in Critical Condition After L.A. Shooting

The woman, whose name has not been released, was found Tuesday evening near an abandoned building in downtown Los Angeles.

Raquel Willis Shares Her Southern Trans Journey in Memoir ‘The Risk It Takes to Bloom’

Discussing her memoir with The Advocate, Willis opens up about her life as a Black trans woman from the South looking to change the world.

Black Trans Woman Tiffany Banks Killed in Miami

Banks's loved ones are remembering her as "a very sociable and beautiful butterfly" and "the light that would brighten up anyone's darkest day."

Black Trans Woman Keri Washington Killed in Florida

Washington was found dead Saturday in Clearwater, and police have identified a suspect and issued an arrest warrant.

Black Trans Woman Chae’Meshia Simms Killed in Virginia

Simms is at least the 39th trans or gender-nonconforming American to die by violence this year.

Black Trans Woman Duval Princess Shot and Killed in Jacksonville

The 24-year-old is at least the second trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming American known to have died by violence this year.

Black Trans Woman Serenity Hollis Fatally Shot in Georgia

Police and prosecutors suspect her death was a hate crime.

Black Trans Woman Merci Mack Shot to Death in Dallas

Nearly 20 homicides of trans Americans have been reported this year, with most of the victims Black or Latinx.

How this trans woman founded a new nation free of hate

Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière tells us why she created a micronation for her and her chosen family.

Black trans woman Tahiry Broom killed in Michigan

Broom was fatally shot February 9 in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Southfield.

Black Trans Woman Miss CoCo Killed in Dallas

She was shot to death Saturday night at a downtown homeless encampment.

Dominique Lucious, Black Trans Woman, Killed in Missouri

A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Black Trans Woman Ashia Davis Killed in Michigan

Davis is at least the 12th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.

Black Trans Woman Keshia Chanel Geter Killed in Georgia

In a message posted on YouTube, Geter's mother said, "no one should ever take somebody's life because of what they are."

Black Trans Woman Danyale Johnson Fatally Shot in Memphis

She is at least the 48th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming American to have died by violence in 2021.