Violence Against Transgender, Black Transgender People On The Rise

In Chicago, two Black transgender women — Elise Malary and Tatiana Labelle — were found dead just days apart.

Described by some as an epidemic of violence, Black transgender deaths are rising year after year.  

In Chicago, two transgender women — Elise Malary and Tatiana Labelle — were found dead just days apart. 

Silas Leslie worked with Malary as a member of Chicago Therapy Collective, which is an LGBTQ advocacy organization co-founded by Malary.