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This year, the Human Rights Campaign reported 18 transgender people were killed across the U.S. The majority of those killed were Black transgender women. The latest victim was Bee Love Slater. Her body was found in a burnt-out car in Florida.

Andrea Jenkins, the first African-American openly transgender woman elected to public office in the U.S., joins the Counter Stories team to highlight the barriers society has placed this vulnerable community.

Hlee Lee, owner of “the other media group” 

Luz Maria Frias, executive coach and race equity strategist

Don Eubanks, associate professor at Metropolitan State University and cultural consultant

Andrea Jenkins, the first African-American openly transgender woman elected to public office in the U.S., joins the Counter Stories team to highlight the barriers society has placed on the transgender community.

Counter Stories hosts are:
Hlee Lee, owner of "the other media group" 
Luz Maria Frias, executive coach and race equity strategist
Don Eubanks, associate professor at Metropolitan State University and cultural consultant
Marianne Combs MPR reporter 
And special guest Andrea Jenkins Minneapolis City Council member

Counter Stories: Missing and murdered transgender women

City Council member Andrea Jenkins sits for a portrait. 

Counter Stories: Missing and murdered transgender women

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