Angie Zapata an 18 year old Greeley, CO teen was murdered for being transgender. The trial for the alleged killer began today, and it is the first time gender identity has been applied to a hate crimes investigation within the state of Colorado. Her family and friends want to make sure that people who are transgender are fully accepted and protected by our society.



Please check out the following links:

Angie Zapata

GLAAD's Angie Zapata Kit

End Hate. Light a candle for Angie on facebook!

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