Sending Love to Mariah Qualls

We are grieving the loss of Mariah Qualls, a vibrant member of our communities, and recommit ourselves to creating a culture of care and love free from violence. Our thoughts are with Mariah's family.

Click here to read the story about Mariah's death in the Bay Area Reporter. Below is a poem that was read at Mariah's memorial this past Saturday at TRANS:THRIVE.

Memorial Poem for One Who Has Died Violently
By Marta Benavides (Salvadoran Activist & Theologian)

Mother of Healing, Mother of Justice.
Help us to find the place where wounds can heal.
Wash her of distress, bathe her in blessings of peace.
Mother of Weaving,
Show us that what has been torn can be mended.
Mariah has had a rough crossing.
Mother of Justice,
We have rage and we have pain.
May justice be done.
Mother of Dreaming,
Our beloved Mariah is free.
Comfort her in your warm arms, carry her gently.
Blessed be.