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: Transgender people of color face significant barriers to quality healthcare and higher rates of chronic conditions.

: Advocates work to highlight how Black trans women are disproportionately harmed by criminalization and incarceration.

: Discrimination in employment and housing leads to higher rates of homelessness and unemployment within the community. ebony tranny center

: In 2020, a record 44 fatal incidents were tracked against trans people, the majority being Black women.

Black transgender women face a disproportionate amount of violence in the United States. : Transgender people of color face significant barriers

: Violence against this community is often not recognized as a hate crime by law enforcement. Barriers to Wellbeing

: Constant exposure to racist and transphobic events is directly linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety. Resilience and Joy : In 2020, a record 44 fatal incidents

Despite these challenges, many Black trans leaders and activists focus on "centering joy" and reclaiming their humanity. Black Trans Joy — As Told By August