In this episode of Our Queer History, host Lentil Pulse explores the tragic story of Dandara dos Santos, a Brazilian transgender woman whose murder in 2017 shocked the world.

The brutal attack, filmed and shared online, sparked international outrage and forced a global conversation about the violence faced by transgender people in Brazil and beyond. Dandara’s death became a painful symbol of the dangers many trans people continue to face, while also galvanising activists and communities fighting for justice and protection.

This episode examines who Dandara was, the circumstances surrounding her murder, and the wider context of anti-trans violence that made her story resonate far beyond Brazil.

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This episode features the song “Dandara dos Santos” by Omega Tribe, which plays at the end of the episode. We encourage listeners to check out the track and explore Omega Tribe’s work.