Violence
Awareness
Since 2014, Nu Trans Movement has held community vigils for Black transgender women who were victims of hate crimes and violence. We document every loss, say every name, and demand justice and accountability.
The Crisis
In Numbers
More likely to be victims of violent crime than cisgender people
Of trans murder victims in 2020 were people of color
Of trans murder victims in 2020 were Black transgender women
Year Nu Trans Movement began holding community vigils
"Black transgender women are being killed at epidemic rates. We will not look away. We will not be silent. We will say their names until the world listens."
Nu Trans Movement, Inc.
We Remember
Their Names
The following are Black transgender women and gender-nonconforming individuals whose lives were taken by violence. This list is not exhaustive — many deaths go unreported or are misclassified.
Layleen Polanco
2019 · New York, NY
Died in solitary confinement at Rikers Island
Muhlaysia Booker
2019 · Dallas, TX
Shot and killed; her assault was filmed weeks prior
Chynal Lindsey
2019 · Dallas, TX
Found in a lake; ruled a homicide
Chanel Scurlock
2019 · Lumberton, NC
Shot and killed
Bee Love Slater
2019 · Clewiston, FL
Found burned in a car
Brianna Hill
2020 · Kansas City, MO
Shot and killed
Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells
2020 · Philadelphia, PA
Found in the Schuylkill River
Riah Milton
2020 · Liberty Township, OH
Shot and killed during a robbery
Brayla Stone
2020 · Sherwood, AR
Shot and killed; was 17 years old
Merci Mack
2020 · Dallas, TX
Shot and killed
Shaki Peters
2020 · Amite City, LA
Shot and killed
Bree Black
2020 · Pompano Beach, FL
Shot and killed
Summer Taylor
2020 · Seattle, WA
Struck by a car at a protest
Marilyn Cazares
2020 · Brawley, CA
Found burned; was 22 years old
Queasha D. Hardy
2020 · Baton Rouge, LA
Shot and killed
Aja Raquell Rhone-Spears
2020 · Portland, OR
Shot and killed
Mia Green
2020 · Philadelphia, PA
Shot and killed
Michelle Michellyn Ramos Vargas
2020 · Puerto Rico
Shot and killed
Felycya Harris
2020 · Augusta, GA
Found in a lake
Brooklyn Lindsey
2020 · Kansas City, MO
Shot and killed
Yunieski Carey Herrera
2020 · Miami, FL
Stabbed and killed
Kee Sam
2020 · Lafayette, LA
Shot and killed
Aerrion Burnett
2020 · Memphis, TN
Shot and killed
Tiffany Harris
2021 · New York, NY
Stabbed and killed
Bianca "Muffin" Bankz
2021 · Atlanta, GA
Shot and killed
Dominique Jackson
2021 · Fort Worth, TX
Shot and killed
Jasmine Cannady
2021 · Plainfield, NJ
Shot and killed
Jaida Peterson
2021 · Charlotte, NC
Shot and killed
Remy Fennell
2021 · Charlotte, NC
Shot and killed
Tiara Banks
2021 · University Park, IL
Shot and killed
This memorial represents only a portion of lives lost. For a comprehensive record, visit the Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial list maintained by the Trans Murder Monitoring project.
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Vigils
Every year, Nu Trans Movement organizes community vigils to honor Black transgender women who were victims of hate crimes and violence. These gatherings bring together community members, allies, advocates, and families to grieve, remember, and recommit to the fight for safety and justice.
Our vigils are spaces of mourning and resistance — where we say names out loud, hold candles in the dark, and refuse to let these deaths be forgotten or dismissed.
Get Notified of Upcoming VigilsTransgender Day of Remembrance
The international day to memorialize those lost to anti-transgender violence. Nu Trans Movement holds vigils in Texas and New York.
Community Vigils
When a member of our community is taken, we gather. We do not wait for a designated day to say their name.
Advocacy Actions
We turn grief into action — attending legislative hearings, demanding accountability from law enforcement, and pushing for policy change.
External Resources
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Annual observance honoring victims of anti-transgender violence worldwide.
VisitHuman Rights Campaign — Violence Against Trans People
Annual reports tracking violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people in the U.S.
VisitNational Center for Transgender Equality
Policy advocacy and research on issues facing transgender Americans, including safety and violence.
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Your support funds vigils, advocacy, safety resources, and the community organizing that protects Black transgender lives. Every dollar is an act of resistance.