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Kenne McFadden is the 12th reported killing of a transgender person of color NCAVP has responded to in 2017
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) mourns the death of Kenne McFadden, a Black transgender woman, killed in San Antonio, Texas. According to media reports, Kenne was found dead on April 8, 2017. She was originally misgendered and her death was mistakenly classified as a drowning. Her death has been reclassified as a homicide, and a person of interest has been identified by police. Media reports say that Keene’s friend April said that she “always kept us smiling and laughing.”
“Trans Pride Initiative is both saddened and angry to learn of yet another homicide against a young Black trans woman, as well as seeing yet further examples of the police and media misgendering that contributes to anti-trans violence,” said Nell Gaither, President, Trans Pride Initiative in Dallas Texas. “Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Ms. Kenne McFadden as they grieve anew with this update related to her death. Our wishes are for increased empowerment to all who strive to end the stigma, reduce anti-trans violence, and to create a world that respects and celebrates gender diversity.”
NCAVP’s most recent hate violence report, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Hate Violence in 2015, recorded 24 reported hate violence homicides of LGBTQ people, a 20% increase from the 20 reported anti-LGBTQ homicides in 2014. Of the 24 reported homicides, 62% of the victims were people of color. Sixteen (67%) of the 24 reported homicide victims were transgender and gender non-conforming. Of the total number of homicides, thirteen (54%) of the victims were transgender women of color.
NCAVP’s 2016 Hate Violence Report will be released on Monday, June 12th, 2017. If you are a member of the media and would like an embargoed copy of the report, please contact Sue Yacka: syacka@avp.org.
NCAVP is a resource for anyone who experiences violence. For more information, or to locate an anti-violence program in your area, please contact us at info@ncavp.org or visit us online. Join NCAVP in our efforts to prevent and respond to LGBTQ and HIV-affected violence. To learn more about our national advocacy and receive technical assistance or support, contact us at info@ncavp.org.
If you are a member of the media, please contact:
Sue Yacka, New York City Anti-Violence Project: syacka@avp.org or 212-714-1184
NCAVP works to prevent, respond to, and end all forms of violence against and within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and HIV-affected communities. NCAVP is a national coalition of local member programs and affiliate organizations who create systemic and social change. NCAVP is a program of the New York City Anti-Violence Project.
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