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entertainment3 years ago•5 min saved

Transgender Star of Sundance Documentary 'Kokomo City' Found Dead in Atlanta at 35

Koko Da Doll, a prominent transgender woman featured in the award-winning documentary "Kokomo City," was found fatally shot in Atlanta at the age of 35. The film presents a raw depiction of the lives of four Black trans sex workers living in Atlanta and New York City. Following the film's Sundance premiere, Koko shared a message of thanks to the director and associate producer for giving her the opportunity to share her story. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating three violent crimes involving transgender women this year.

via Variety|

#atlanta-police-department #entertainment #koko-da-doll

crime3 years ago•4 min saved

Transgender Star of Sundance Documentary 'Kokomo City' Killed in Atlanta at 35

Rasheeda Williams, a trans woman featured in the award-winning documentary Kokomo City, was shot and killed in Atlanta. Williams, who went by the stage name Koko Da Doll, was a performing artist and one of the Black trans women featured in the film who struggled to move beyond a life of sex work. The Atlanta police are investigating the killing, and no further information has been released. The film's director and cast expressed shock and grief over Williams' death, which highlights the ongoing violence against Black transgender women.

via Deadline|

#atlanta #crime #homicide