Samson Amore is a freelance reporter based in Los Angeles. He holds a degree in journalism from Emerson College and his work has been published in outlets such as the Los Angeles Business Journal, The Boston Globe, TheWrap and dot.LA. Amore is a proud member of the national Transgender Journalists Association.
Visibility of transgender people nationwide continues to increase, but presence in public is a double-edged sword.
An Advocate data analysis found that in Los Angeles County and across the country, hate crimes against transgender people are reaching historic highs.
A reporter's dive into the data will help shed light on the public health impact and explore potential solutions.
