January 4th 2024.
Amber Minor, a 40-year-old Black transgender woman and Kansas City resident, was tragically killed on Christmas Eve. Her body was discovered in a Raytown, Missouri driveway that morning, and she was pronounced dead by authorities after they arrived.
The LGBTQ Commission of Kansas City remembered Amber Minor as a resilient person, saying “Amber was a resilient Black Trans woman who lived a life full of laughter.” Justice Horn, the commission chair in Kansas City, described her as a “Black Trans woman full of love and life”.
The LGBTQ Commission and Transformations KC, a local trans support group, are honoring Minor’s memory by offering support to the community. Unfortunately, some news outlets misgendered Minor and did not acknowledge her female identity, but local transgender rights activists confirmed Minor’s identity and gender. Justice Horn sent a letter to three local news stations that deadnamed and misgendered Minor.
The death of Amber Minor is a heartbreaking reminder that violence against the marginalized is on the rise nationwide. According to Advocate, 30 people identifying as trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming lost their lives due to acts of violence in 2023.
Justice Horn is urging the Kansas City Council to pass a proposed hate crimes ordinance. This is a vital step to ensure that the Kansas City community is safe for everyone.
The Raytown Police Department is currently investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information to call the TIPS Hotline at 474-8477. Callers are welcome to remain anonymous.
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