Transgender Day of Remembrance
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) memorializes individuals who have died throughout the world in the previous year(s) because of anti-transgender bias and hatred. Annually in November, the transgender community, family, friends, and loved ones turn their attention to those lost to violence and prejudice. This tradition was inspired by the Allston, MA vigil for Rita Hester, slain in 1998. Transgender Day of Remembrance reminds everyone that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends, and lovers.
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LONG ISLAND TRANS VOICES | TDOR Forum & Community Memorial November 20th – 7PM - Hauppauge Center
QUEENS Artistic Expression for Gender Expression | TDOR Discussion & Art November 20th – 5PM – Queens Center
Weathering the Storm | TDOR Panel November 21st – 6PM – Queens Center
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