Jahaira DeAlto Balenciaga, Local Ballroom Legend And Transgender Advocate, Murdered At 42

The friends, family and loved ones of Jahaira DeAlto Balenciaga are mourning the death of a community advocate, anti-domestic violence activist, mother figure and local ballroom drag scene icon.

Yasin, Chavin and their two children, aged seven and eight years old, were staying at DeAlto’s house at the time of the incident. “She came into my life at a time when I really didn't have hope and just showered me with so much unconditional love,” Tesis said. “I am the person I am today because of her life and what she brought to my life.”Tesis said he has DeAlto’s name tattooed on his wrist, and she had his tattooed on her neck. They were best friends, Tesis said, and in many ways they were part of a family.

Originally from Dorchester, DeAlto began her ballroom career in Boston in 1996 and nurtured relationships with other trans women of color to create a chosen family. DeAlto is the 21st reported transgender person to be killed this year in the United States and the seventh trans woman of color killed in a month, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

Monday. “We honor your life today, Jahaira, and we are devastated by your loss. We send love to all who loved you.”Courtesy of Nolan Tesis

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7.8 billion people i am sure she spent 1 hr per day with each .... wtf eternal life Jesus , how can Jesus deal with 7,8 billion people he is GOD

😭 So sad, and too young to go. 😭 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 May the ppl she cared for find a way carry on in her memory.

Condolences to those whose lives were touched by her.

Rip, she died helping. A proud life.

Heartbreaking 😭

There goes NPR again

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What a tragic loss. May she Rest In Peace.

EddieRe87325498 That’s just so very sad. 😢😞

I'm disappointed that the guy who killed her is not eligible for the death penalty.

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Tragic. So much love and this is how she leaves us. A crying shame. RIP Jahaira

Respect I'm sorry hear sad news loss of such inspiring lady I hope will be good people continue her good work with courage & support of many good people as possible to continue give hope to people

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