San Francisco Mayor London Breed supported the Black Trans Lives Matter movement Friday by attending a rally at City Hall, where advocates showed up to raise awareness for all Black lives.
About two dozen people gathered on the steps of City Hall to remember the names of Black trans women who recently lost their lives.
Breed said too often, when we talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, all Black lives are not centered. She added that it’s especially true for Black trans people who are killed, incarcerated and face a number of other challenges at alarming rates.
“Trans people in San Francisco are three-times likely to be unemployed, but Black trans are six-times likely,” Breed said. “The disparities are even worse.”
During the rally, Breed was approached by a Black trans woman about her concerns over racial equality. The mayor responded back with her commitment to fight for it.
“I take more responsibility for what has not happened, and we are committed to making a change,” Breed said.
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