RIP ANGIE ZAPATA 7-17-07 STOP THE HATE

This saddens me a great deal. I myself from Colorado, and also had a friend with the last name Zapata, that might be a relative although I have not stayed in touch. Hate starts even within our own community. I have tried over the years to inform gay people that "tranny" jokes and references is also a part of the discrimination and murders withing the transgendered community.

This is what I want you to remember. Every time you say the word "Tranny" or "Hot Tranny Mess" or refer to negative adjective to reference a transgendered individual in a joke it is the same as using the "N" word to blacks decades ago, in my opinion, if you cut someone down just because of the color, or gender, you are contribution to hate. Keep that in mind. It is why I have never wanted or approved of labels for myself. HOW MANY MORE HAVE TO DIE TO STOP THE HATE?











Murder in Greeley: "All she wanted was to be beautiful."
POSTED July 23, 12:24 PM

Angie Zapata
On Thursday, July 17, Angie Zapata, an 18-year old Latina transgender woman was found murdered in her home in Greeley, CO. It appears that there may be anti-transgender motive in this brutal crime.

It is believed that the suspect has stolen Angie's sister's car, a very dark forest green 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser with the Colorado license plate number 441ORN. There is a hubcap missing on the front passenger-side tire and there is paint missing on the front bumper on the driver-side, under the headlight. Anyone with information about the car is asked to call the Greeley police through the communications center, 970-350-9600.

"We want to get the whole community involved to find this person who hurt my sister and to let everyone be aware that all she wanted was to be beautiful. We want this violence to end. Transgender people deserve to be treated with respect," said Angie's sister Monica.

The family encourages community attendance at Angie Zapata's service this evening with visitation from 6-7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Healing Place, 17801 E. 160th Ave. (Bridge Street), Brighton. In addition, community members may support the family by making contributions to Angie Zapata's memorial fund. Contributions may be made at Academy Bank in Wal-Mart, 60 W. Bromley Lane, Brighton or checks made payable to Monica Murquia may be mailed to CAVP at P.O. Box 181085, Denver, CO 80218.