The #SayHerName movement was created to spotlight police violence against Black women and girls. This commentary explains why its original purpose must be preserved.
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 Beyond remembrance: A blueprint for protecting Black Trans Lives
Transgender Day of Remembrance has become a ritual of grief, but not enough of a catalyst for change. In this commentary, a Black trans woman calls for a deeper commitment to protecting Black trans lives. She challenges communities to build bridges between Black men and Black trans women, strengthen accountability systems, fund trans led organizations year round, and treat TDOR as the start of action, not the end.