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Toxic Silence: Race, Black Gender Identity, and Addressing the Violence Against Black Transgender Women in Houston by William T. Hoston delves into the subject of violence against Black transgender women in Houston, exploring black masculinity and transphobia, while critiquing the insufficient attention given by movements like Black Lives Matter. Through interviews with nine transgender women and analysis of systemic issues, Hoston calls for inclusivity and solidarity within the Black community to address and prevent this violence. The book addresses potentially sensitive topics, including transphobic violence and the intersection of race and gender identity.