LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS In Detroit, Michigan last month, a jury found Larry B. Gaulding guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of trans person of color Ashton O’Hara. Last week, during sentencing, the judge handed down a sentence… Read More ›
Philippines
Second Philippines transgender murder fuels additional community outrage
LEXIS CANNES STATE OF TRANS — On the heels of the murder of Jennifer Laude by a U.S. Marine, comes word that another Filipina trans woman has been murdered. The latest victim is Mary Joy Añonuevo. She was found stabbed to… Read More ›
(UPDATE-4 Killer convicted!) Philippines trans woman murdered by a U.S. Marine
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Update 4 – Dec. 2, 2015 — The murderer of Jennifer Laude convicted. Reuters: “A US Marine was found guilty of killing a transgender woman in the Philippines on Tuesday and sentenced to six… Read More ›
Transgender model comes out citing need to help others
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — After migrating to the United States from the Philippines following sex change surgery at 19, trans woman Geena Rocero felt empowered to chase her dream to become a model in New York City after… Read More ›