July 27th 2023.
The deaths of two transgender women in Dallas have stirred up a wave of activism and inspired Robyn Crowe to create the Dallas House of Rebirth. The House of Rebirth is a refuge for transgender women, providing them with much-needed resources such as housing, case management, and HIV prevention. The organization's website states that their mission is to build the safety and self-determination of Black trans communities through advocacy, housing, resource navigation, and intercommunal programs.
The House of Rebirth is more than just a safe haven for transgender women. It is a place where they can find community and build lasting relationships. On their website, it states that they are a network of communities, families, and friends, bridging barriers to access alongside Black transgender women and femmes. Robyn considered Muhlaysia Booker, one of the two transgender women who were killed, as her granddaughter.
In 2019, Booker was found shot and killed on the road. Prior to her death, she was involved in a car accident that led to the arrest of Edward Dominic Thomas, who was captured on video hitting Booker. The transgender woman suffered injuries from the attack. Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt felt Booker’s slaying was doubly concerning for members of minority communities, as it gave rise to the fear of retaliation for reporting crimes against them. Merritt added that this is a legitimate concern that the community doesn’t take seriously.
Also in 2019, Chynal Lindsey was found beaten and choked to death in a lake. Prosecutor Melody Louis said that this case is not about her choice to live as a female, but about a human life. Ruben Alvarado was later arrested in connection to Lindsey’s death.
The deaths of Muhlaysia Booker and Chynal Lindsey have sparked a movement for transgender rights in Dallas and inspired the creation of the Dallas House of Rebirth. This refuge provides transgender women with the resources, community, and long-lasting relationships they need to live a safe and self-determined life.
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