An LGBTQ artist in Brazil speaks out for human rights 

The World

Murder rates of trans and queer people in Brazil are among the highest in the world. And it’s become Bia Ferreira’s mission to inform and protect the LGBTQ community there. The World’s April Peavey spoke to Bia Ferreira about her community of fans and followers. 

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