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Remembering The Trans Women We've Lost In 2015

Violence against trans women has increased in 2015. HuffPost Live mourns those who have passed.
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Transphobia has resulted in the murders of 19 trans women this year alone, a significant increase from last year's 14 murders. Of the 19 killed, 17 were black. HuffPost Live's Josh Zepps took the time on Thursday to remember the trans women who had their lives unexpectedly cut short.

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