'She never let me tell her': Preta Gil's silent and powerful decision to support trans women, revealed by Leo Áquila
The death of Preta Gil , last Sunday (20), at the age of 50, continues to move fans, friends and colleagues. More than an artist, daughter of Gilberto Gil and a notable presence in Brazilian music and television , Preta was also, silently, a powerful ally of social causes. Among them, support for trans women in vulnerable situations. Something that only became public now, out of respect for a decision she maintained until her last days... silence in the face of charity.
The person who revealed this gesture was the presenter and alternate councilor for São Paulo, Leo Áquila , in a video published this Monday (21), on social media. In the video, Leo shared the discreet and empathetic side of the singer, who, over the years, provided direct help to several trans girls who were victims of violence, all without any publicity or media exposure.
Léo Aquila reveals Preta Gil's significant stance in the fight against transphobia
"She never let me tell her. Many trans girls suffered violence, were beaten... including a very famous one in Rio de Janeiro, who came asking for help because the boy broke all her teeth, beat her up, it was Preta Gil who helped: she rented an apartment, helped," said Leo, visibly emotional.
According to Leo, Preta's stance was always clear. Whatever she did, she did out of compassion, not to capitalize on the pain of others. Therefore, she chose to keep her actions anonymous, even when their impact was enormous. ...
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