Two weeks ago, Crowell became the fourth black lesbian who’s brutal slaying made headlines at the end of December 2017. Kaladaa Crowell And Kyra InglettLegacycom Kyra Inglett, left, and her mother, Kaladaa Crowell. Brandi Mells, Shanta, Shanise And Jeremiah MyersTroy Police Department From left to right: Shanta Myers, Jeremiah Myers, Shanise Myers and Brandi Mells. Those slayings have historically been grouped together with total estimates of violence against everyone in the LGBTQ community. No matter the numbers or the underlying reasons, the deaths have sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ community, which Tillery says has been feeling vulnerable since the 2016 presidential election.

Source: Huffington Post January 11, 2018 18:45 UTC