Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith explains the purpose of the day: "Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no stranger to the need to fight for our rights, and the right to simply exist is first and foremost. With so many seeking to erase transgender people -- sometimes in the most brutal ways possible -- it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice."
A friend of mine has organized an event in Hew Haven, CT that will be livestreamed on social media. This is still the way many places will observe TDOR as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. I invite you to share information about events online in the comments section below and to all name those whom we have lost. Remember them. Say their names.
Although this blog is NOT about me, I also want to add a personal note this morning. I'm not sure how many trans friends I have, but it is a very large number, and it hurts me to my very core to see any one of them mistreated. I don't like seeing any human being mistreated, but it becomes even more difficult when it is someone you know. There are many who are fighting for justice and equality, but nobody should have to fight. Everyone deserves respect. The brutal attacks must end. The mistreating of people has got to stop. We really need to all come together and enjoy life equally with everyone.
Various events will take place today and tonight, candles will be lit in towns and cities all over the world to not only remember the dead, but also to bring attention to the lack of equality that we are still faced with. More information is available HERE. Get involved. Make a difference.
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