Ep. 91 The Murder of Amanda Milan

The tragic loss of Amanda Milan on June 20th, 2000 sparked outrage amongst the LGBTQ+ community. Her death shown further light on the inequalities and biases that the community faced and became a stepping stone for protective legislation.

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Murder of Amanda Milan - Wikipedia

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MAN GUILTY IN SLAYING OF TRANSSEXUAL (nypost.com)

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TransGriot: Amanda Milan Anniversary

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