Last night, approximately, 75 people gathered for a vigil at the corner of 14th and Alison in Northwest D.C. to commerate the life of Bella [Be-yah] Evangelista, a 25 year old latina transgender murder victim. Earlier this weekend, Evangelista, was shot to death at that very corner. The vigil included a sign post covered with stuffed animals, candles, and signs declaring an end to violence as well as a sign saying, Transgenders Unite. Also, activists, community members, friends and family spoke out at this vigil. Like many of the speakers, Ruby Bracamonte, a long time friend of Bella [Be-ya] Evangelista and organizer of this vigil, talks about the challenges of being transgendered in this society.


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