Transgender Woman Dies After Beating in Front of NYPD Precinct

We have to spread the word about this tragedy, because the only way to end anti-LGBT violence is to keep talking about it, and let people know that incidents like this one that left Nettles dead are hardly uncommon.

The fashion design student with delicate features was punched in the face, knocked to the ground and beaten until she lost consciousness on the night of August 16, 2013.

              The murder of 21-year-old Islan Nettles comes amidst a series of high-profile attacks

http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/08/26/another-day-another-anti-lgbt-violent-attack-new-york-city?cmpid=tp-fb