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LA’s transgender community and self-defense
A viral video of three transgender women being attacked in Hollywood on August 17 has opened up a larger conversation on what’s being done to protect trans women. A self-defense coach for trans and queer people says people rarely get help.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 27m ListenA viral video of three transgender women being attacked in Hollywood on August 17 has opened up a larger conversation on what’s being done to protect trans women. A self-defense coach for trans and queer people says people rarely get help. Another woman was moved by the video and thus created self-defense kits for trans women. LA county officials announced a rapid response hotline in the event of a hate crime, but some say it is not enough.
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3 storiesHow LA’s transgender community is trying to stay safe after 3 women are attacked in Hollywood
A viral video of three transgender women being attacked in Hollywood on August 17 has opened up a larger conversation on what’s being done to protect trans women.
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