Trans-led coalition targeted by multiple bomb threats: ‘How can there be people so cruel?’
LA TimesAuthorities have been alerted to multiple recent bomb threats targeting the TransLatin@ Coalition, an organization that provides services to transgender, gender nonconforming and intersex people, according to a police report reviewed by The Times. For many of us, this is not new.” Salcedo said that some of the coalition’s community members have expressed discomfort visiting the center in the wake of the threats. We should not let those type of things hinder us to become the beautiful and amazing people that we are.” In January 2022, the coalition evacuated the building after an individual called in a bomb threat, stating, “You are all going to die,” a press release said at the time. Roman said the coalition — which provides housing, legal and outreach services — refuses to “live in fear” in the face of the bomb threats and hate mail. “Together, we will continue to support and uplift our community, living our truth without fear.” Rita García, manager of the coalition’s Violence Prevention Programs, said it would not be deterred with carrying out its mission.
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