Transgender rights
Witness Stand and Judge's Bench
Man Gets 49-Year Sentence In Transgender Killing

This is the first case prosecuted under the federal Hate Crimes Prevention Act involving a victim targeted for gender identity.
by Nigel Roberts
05.17.17
Subway
Suspect Claims Self-Defense In Christmas Subway Stabbing

“This was an unfortunate incident on the subway at Christmas time where lots of people lose their tempers," the woman's…
by Charise Frazier
12.29.16
'Equal In Every Way' banner on Christopher Street. Mayor...
Supreme Court To Weigh Transgender Rights

The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to consider a Virginia school district's challenge to Obama's transgender rights regulation.
by Lynette Holloway
10.28.16
Broken handcuffs
Florida Man Arrested, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of…

Florida police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the death of a transgender woman who was fatally…
by Christina Coleman
07.30.15
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The Stars Come Out: President Obama, Kerry Washington,…

Monday marked a historic day for the transgender community when Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, made her debut…
by NewsOne Staff
06.02.15
Justice For All Rally - Kadiatou, Sybrina, Samaria, Lesley
#SayHerName: Black Women & Girls Matter Protests Sweep…

Black women and girls matter too. Don’t forget. #sayhername #BlackWomenMatter #blackwomenslivesmatter pic.twitter.com/SoQde3dshr — satan with a fro (@delafro_) May 21,…
05.21.15
He Put A Ring On It: Transgender Rights…

Author and transgender rights activist Janet Mock (pictured) announced her engagement to longtime beau and New York photographer, Aaron Tredwell (pictured).…
12.24.14
Witness Stand and Judge's Bench
Man Gets 49-Year Sentence In Transgender Killing

This is the first case prosecuted under the federal Hate Crimes Prevention Act involving a victim targeted for gender identity.
05.17.17
Subway
Suspect Claims Self-Defense In Christmas Subway Stabbing

“This was an unfortunate incident on the subway at Christmas time where lots of people lose their tempers," the woman's…
12.29.16
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