Venus was her name

A trans woman from N.J. was murdered. How 2 families brought Venus Pellagatti Xtravaganza back to life.
Venus Pellagatti Extravaganza at home in Jersey City. The trans ballroom icon and star of the landmark documentary "Paris is Burning" was killed before the film was completed. Jennie Livingston | Voguing Films, LLC

Venus knew what she wanted.

Relaxing on a floral print bedspread next to a collection of stuffed animals at her grandmother’s home in Jersey City, she listed her heart’s desires.

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