November 20, 2009

The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time to remember those who have been killed due to hatred and prejudice against various members of the transgender and gender variant communities.

The event raises awareness of hate crimes against all transgender people, but originally started as a vigil for Rita Hester, a transwoman who was murdered on November 28, 1998. Rita's murder, like most anti-transgender cases, has yet to be solved.  On average, at least one person dies due to anti-transgender violence per month.

We take this moment to recognize and combat transphobia in both straight and lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer communities.  We also celebrate those whom work for inclusion and equality for all.

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Gender Liberation Week, November 30 - December 4