Dozens of the nation's LGBT-advocacy organizations joined an open letter of solidarity in response to the tragic death of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager who was shot and killed by Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, according to a press release.
Part of the letter reads, "The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ( LGBT ) community cannot be silent at this moment, because LGBT people come from all races, creeds, faiths and backgrounds, and because all movements of equality are deeply connected. We are all part of the fabric of this nation and the promise of liberty and justice for all is yet to be fulfilled."
Among the groups signing were Campus Pride, AIDS United, Indiana Equality Action, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, the True Colors Fund and PFLAG National.
A preliminary private autopsy showed that Brown was shot at least six times, including twice in the head. Attorney General Eric Holder has authorized a second autopsy.
Brown's death has spurred several protests.