Detroit Pistons player Reggie Bullock is fighting for transgender awareness and acceptance following the tragic death of his sister, Mia Henderson. Bullock has teamed with GLAAD and Athlete Ally to host a "Pride Night" to support LGBTQ equality.

Mia Henderson, a black transgender woman, was fatally stabbed in 2014. She was 26 years old when she was found stabbed in the chest, arms and back, The Baltimore Sun reported. Shawn Oliver was charged with first-degree murder for Henderson's death but was later acquitted by a jury of all counts, according to the Sun.

As transgender women of color continue to disproportionately become victims of fatal violence, Bullock has pledged to take a stand for transgender awareness.

Following the death of @ReggieBullock35's transgender sister Mia Henderson, he has pledged to take a stand for Transgender awareness and acceptance. He met with representatives of @GLAAD & @AthleteAlly & hosted a Pride Night to show his support for the LGBTQ community. pic.twitter.com/cOOsFbuYtl

— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 31, 2018

"One of the reasons that I really wanted to get into it was obviously because of my sister," Bullock said in a video shared by the Pistons. "One of the things that was tough for me growing up, just because I really didn't know so much about it, my sibling never seen me play college basketball because I always thought about what my teammates would think, or what people would think…"

He later added, "I feel like the people surrounding me, and helping me get my story out there, to be able to tell about my sister, is going to be great."

We’re so incredibly proud to be working with @ReggieBullock35. Take a look at the video below about Reggie’s commitment to honoring his sister’s legacy following her tragic death. #TDOV
https://t.co/9EQ8IC0Vbb

— Athlete Ally (@AthleteAlly) March 31, 2018

Mia Henderson. Say her name.

Mia Henderson

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