Floyd Murder Exacerbated Health of Transgender Official | JQJO

Andrea Jenkins, the first openly transgender Black woman elected to public office in the US, experienced a severe health decline following George Floyd's murder. Thrust into a leadership role during the subsequent protests, she endured relentless calls, noise, and chaos, leading to exacerbated MS symptoms and PTSD. The constant stress from the situation significantly impacted her sleep and overall health, forcing her to rely on a motorized scooter for mobility.