In 2015, 22 transgender and gender non-conforming people of color have been killed the United States. Tonight, Nov. 20, a memorial will be held in the Mills College Chapel to honor those who have died.
9 January – Papi Edwards – Indianapolis, IN
17 January – Lamia Beard – Norfolk, VA
26 January – Ty Underwood – Tyler, TX
31 January – Yasmin Vash Payne – Van Nuys, CA
3 February – Taja DeJesus – San Francisco, CA
10 February – Penny Proud – New Orleans, LA
13 February – Bri Golec – Akron, OH
19 February – Kristina Gomez Reinwald – Miami, FL
7 March – Keshia Blige – Montgomery, IL
28 March – Vanessa Santillan – Miami, FL
2 June – Mercedes Williamson – George County, MS
18 June – London Chanel – Philadelphia, PA
23 June – Jasmine Collins – Kansas City, KS
14 July – Ashton O’Hara – Detroit, MI
21 July – India Clarke – Tampa, FL
23 July – K.C. Haggard – Fresno, CA
29 July – Shade Schuler – Dallas, TX
11 August – Kandis Capri – Phoenix, AZ
15 August – Elisha Walker – Johnston County, NC
16 August – Tamara Dominguez – Kansas City, MO
6 October – Kiesha Jenkins – North Philadelphia, PA
15 October – Zella Ziona – Montgomery County MD
