elierlick:elierlick: Blake Brockington’s death was overshadowed three years ago by Transgend
elierlick: elierlick: Blake Brockington’s death was overshadowed three years ago by Transgender Day of Visibility and a string of white transgender suicides (namely that of Leelah Alcorn). Let’s not forget Blake and how amazing he was at just 18 years old. He was closely involved in the trans community and was the first openly trans homecoming king in North Carolina. This year, let’s celebrate the many Black trans folks who are forgotten after TDOR while recognizing those who are still alive and fighting for all of us (like Ashlee Marie Preston, Laverne Cox, and Janet Mock)! Today is the 4th anniversary of Brockington’s death. Pay your respects to Black trans people while they’re still here and remember those we’ve lost. -- source link