Transgender protest of BBC London Set for Saturday January 8, 2022

Protest happening at this moment outside of BBC Sussex / Credit Trans Pride Brighton

The outrage over the BBC publishing a transphobic article promoting lies about us burns deeply within our souls. A number of spontaneous protests have popped up across the UK but for the most part, those actions have gone unreported.

Vice: LGBTQ Employees Are Quitting the BBC Because They Say It’s Transphobic. - VICE World News received a leaked recording of a heated “listening session” for LGBTQ BBC staff, and heard from ex-employees about why they have left the UK’s national broadcaster.

Protest outside BBC Sussex right now #LGBwiththeT pic.twitter.com/LdtSuYNUtW

— Trans Pride Brighton (@TPrideBrighton) November 13, 2021

One thing we can all agree on is that we need a response that will be impossible to ignore. Historically Britain has spread hate for us through colonialism across the globe, causing untold misery and violence against our tiny and previously powerless minority.

We must make it clear to the BBC that we will stand for this no more.

A Transgender protest of the BBC has been Scheduled for Saturday, January 8th, 2022. This will allow for proper planning and media coverage. Will you join us?

Police seek information about the murder of Tampa trans woman Jenny De Leon

Jenny De Leon / 

Officers found 25-year-old transgender woman Jenny De Leon, dead around 6am in the 8500 block of 9th Street, Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

Police are treating her death as a homicide.

Detectives need tips to help bring the person or people responsible for her death to justice. If you know anything about Jenny’s death or have any information about suspicious circumstances in the early morning hours of November 2, 2021, please call Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay, Inc. at 1-800-873-8477. Case# 21-463329

Jenny, a homeless woman who was often seen in the Sulpher Springs area of Tampa had sought assistance from Tampa PFAG which posted about her on Facebook:

 "PFLAG Tampa is devastated to hear of the recent murder of Jenny De Leon,” the organization shared following the news. “Jenny, like many of the youth we encounter, attended our chapter meetings seeking support in the beginning of her transition, ultimately finding placement in a home through two PFLAG Tampa members. Jenny was an enigmatic, bright soul with enough energy to fill any room."

Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 13, by the family which is attempting to raise enough money to pay for it. So far the family has raised a small portion of the 13,000 dollar goal. Any assistance with this would be highly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 13th 2021 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Boza & Roel Funeral Hom (4730 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 13th 2021 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.

Please consider donating to her sister's Facebook Fundraiser, and give Jenny and her family the help that they need. 

 R.I.P. Jenny De Leon