Amid all the signs at the protest against George Floyd’s death in Hollywood on June 2, one especially stood out: “Black Trans Lives Matter.” This was the sign that Hollywood star Darren Criss, 33, and his wife Mia Swier (who’s also a director and producer) held while marching alongside the many other people in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
To show his solidarity, Darren raised his air in a fist, which has become the universal symbol to fight police brutality. It was important for Darren and Mia to use their public profiles to highlight black transgender lives, especially as violence against the transgender community has been an increasing area of concern.