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Trans woman killed trying to save others during Idaho mall shooting

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Jo Acker, a transgender woman, was killed as she tried to protect others from an active shooter at a shopping centre. The 26-year-old was working at Boise Towne Square mall in Boise, Idaho as a member of the security team at the time of the incident on 25 October. According to her family, Acker ran toward the suspect in an effort to stop him and save those at the mall – something that likely saved numerous lives. KKTV News 11 reports that four people were injured in the shooting in…

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Black trans woman fatally shot on residential street in Miami Gardens, Florida

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A Black transgender woman has tragically become the 40th trans or gender non-conforming person to be killed in America this year. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Royal Poetical Starz was shot and killed on 2 October on a residential street in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to South Florida Gay News, a friend describes her as “the life of the party…everyone loved how Poetical was dressed. They would always comment, ‘Girl, I love that hair.’ Or ‘Girl, I love those nails.’” News…

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LGBTQ+ organisation Human Rights Campaign faces scrutiny following Cuomo scandal

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Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David is under increasing pressure following an investigative report on sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. David – who is the president of the largest LGBTQ+ organisation in the US – has been subjected to mounting criticism following news of Cuomo’s scandal. He is now the key focus on an internal HRC investigation, according to NBC News, and is an ex-adviser and legal counsel to Cuomo. The American attorney and human rights activist is affiliated with the Human Rights Campaign, an organisation…

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