Friday, January 26, 2018

Memorial Service


One of our community was a victim of Domestic Violence only a few days in to the new year and was murdered by her husband.


A memorial service will be held…
Saturday at 11 AM - 12 PM
Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence
220 Main St, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060



Northampton memorial set for slain trans activist
Daily Hampshire Gazette
By Bera Dunau
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

NORTHAMPTON — A memorial for Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien, a transgender activist with deep connections to the Pioneer Valley, will be held at the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence on Saturday.

Steele-Knudslien, 42, was killed Jan. 4 in her North Adams home. Her husband, Mark Steele-Knudslien, allegedly told police that he killed her. He has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and is being held without right to bail.
[…]
She said that when people think about violence against LGBTQ people, they don’t always think of violence within relationships. She also said that transgender people have been historically hesitant to seek help on these issues. Winters said Safe Passage is working on a project to make it easier for trans folks to seek out help with domestic violence.



Update 7:56 PM:


1 comment:

  1. Please take a moment to review "Emily's Virtual Rocket". (emilysvirtualrocket.blogspot.com) This has reviews of transgender life, plus a critical view of Donald Trump. Here’s what I cover:

    1- Donald Trump
    2- international (random)
    3- civil rights
    4- states (random)
    5- feature

    Sincerely,

    Emily Shorette

    thoreaugreen@gmail.com

    PS - I was sad to hear about her death as well. A caller asked what she should do. I hope that followed through on my suggestion that she show up and say that transgender murder is NEVER right.Peace to you.

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