national/world - Family, friends mourn after transgender woman’s body found along river

Melanie Johnson, Andrew McMunn

WITN

Ste. Genevieve, MO

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ezs note:  You can help defray Darri's funeral expenses by donating to www.gofundme.com.  Thanks.

lead story - Advocates Mourn An 'Epidemic' Of Violence Against Black Transgender Women

Chris Bentley
WBUR

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Iowa - Tealight vigil helps students mourn loss of transgender individuals

Logan Metzger
Iowa State Daily

Catt Hall, Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa

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Family, Friends Mourn Penn State Trans Woman Lost to Suicide

Cleis Abeni
Advocate

Miriam Roe

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ezs note:  If you are suffering from bouts of depression, or are just having a really, really, really bad day, there is help!

Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860

Trevor Project Lifeline (under 24) - 866-488-7386

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 

Long Beach Residents Gather to Mourn Victims of Anti-Transgender Violence

Keeley Smith
Long Beach Post

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Entertainers mourn Jean Stapleton: 'A great actress and a wonderful lady'

Greg Botelho

www.cnn.com

 

 

 

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ezs note:  Jean Stapleton, who played Edith Bunker on CBS's 'All in the Family' , was truly a remarkable actress.  In one of the most memorable episodes, Edith befriends a transgender woman, only to have her friend murdered.  This causes a serious loss of faith in Edith. 

We have lost a dear friend and staunch ally.  Rest in peace, Jean.