Brazil Johnson, a black transgender woman, was shot and killed in Milwaukee on June 15. Her mother believes part of the explanation for why her daughter killed her because she was a transgender woman.
MILWAUKEE – Brazil Johnson, a black transgender woman, was shot and killed in Milwaukee on June 15.
Two weeks later, near Teutonia and the North on Wednesday, the Black Rose Initiative joined the 28-year-old’s circle of relatives for a vigil.
“Brazil was a very relaxed spirit, very funny, d in itself, d in others when not in themselves,” said Bernitha Gildart, Johnson’s mother.
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Gildart believes part of the explanation for why her daughter killed because she was a transgender woman.
“For the many injuries and for someone to be disfigured in that way, it’s definitely a hate crime,” Gildart said. “Someone very angry. “
Vigil of Brazil Johnson near Teutonia and the North
The Black Rose Initiative believes Johnson’s killing is part of a broader discrimination challenge in Milwaukee. They said replacing can start with locating the user who killed Johnson.
“You don’t have to hurt me. You don’t have to hurt my friend. If you don’t agree, leave it alone,” said Ananna Sellers of the Black Rose Initiative.
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“Put your arms down. It’s necessary,” Gildart said. We can all coexist. This global is big enough for everyone. “
In a statement, Mayor Cavalier Johnson said he had Johnson’s death with police and the city’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.
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A press conference related to the murder is scheduled for Thursday at City Hall, but police, for now, are not disclosing any main points about what led to Brazil Johnson’s death.
Anyone with data related to Johnson’s death should call MPD.
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