This morning I saw someone note that while everyone was talking about Elliot Page, there had been little to nothing said about what recently happened to Laverne Cox.

I had no idea of what had happened to her, but I did know about Page. So I looked it up. https://newsone.com/4057313/laverne-cox-shares-she-was-the-subject-of-a-transphobic-attack/?fbclid=IwAR1mRO0DLNeAeljal7UCGgd3b96eS3BS65sJYt9FDvdbVs2Xn0fAlC_1YIo
Laverne Cox’s Transphobic Attack And The Constant Threat Of Violence For Black Trans Women

As one of the most notable Black trans actresses in Hollywood, Laverne Cox shared she's still subjugated to the same hatred and violence that's taken the lives of too many Black trans women.

https://newsone.com/4057313/laverne-cox-shares-she-was-the-subject-of-a-transphobic-attack/?fbclid=IwAR1mRO0DLNeAeljal7UCGgd3b96eS3BS65sJYt9FDvdbVs2Xn0fAlC_1YIo
I'm very glad that she is alive and that a Black media outlet covered this story.
I'm aware that Black trans women who are not famous experience harassment and many other forms of violence for just being and moving around in the world.

I feel its important to share b.c like Page, Cox is a celebrity and still...her story didn't show up on my timeline.
If the story of a famous Black trans woman doesn't come to as much attention as a famous White trans person, what does that mean for those who are not famous at all?
The answer is hella obvious for many people and not at all to others.
That's all I wanted to offer for now. I'm not an authority on all Black lives, I hope it peaks the interest and curiosity of other folks who have more to learn too.
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