NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com
ATLANTA, GA– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill, a 35-year-old Black trans man from Macon, Georgia. He was murdered in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 29, 2024.
Hill founded and owned Evollusion, a beauty bar dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+/SGL community with hair, nails, barbering, and makeup services. He was a beloved son, brother, father, and partner. In one of his last posts, he said, “If you truly know me, you know I am a humble, modest, private man, that I love my community, I have the love of God in me and will give the shirt off my back to any soul in need.”
“My heart breaks for Chevy and all who knew and loved him. The work he did to create a safe space for Black LGBTQ+/SGL people where they can receive affirming looks and styles without fear of harassment or judgment is incredible and will continue to impact his community and inspire the world,” said Victoria Kirby York, Director of Public Policy and Programs. “However, it makes you think about how much more he could have achieved had his life not ended so soon. Our people are constantly showing up and showing out for each other to ensure we have spaces to be free as our authentic selves without fear of violence. We need those who purport to care about our community to do the same thing, to protect us against the violence Chevy and too many others in the Black trans community experience. We urge Congress to pass the Chyna Gibson Stop the Transgender Murder Epidemic Act of 2023 and hope that President Biden addresses the epidemic of violence facing the community in his State of the Union Address tonight.”
Details surrounding the murder of Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill are limited at this time.
Learn more about, mourn the loss, and remember the lives of the Black trans siblings we have lost this year by viewing NBJC’s Stolen Lives campaign HERE.
Learn more about reducing gender-based violence here and here.
Look here to learn more about changing local laws and increasing protections for trans and non-binary community members.
