Transgender Day of Remembrance

According to Remembering Our Dead Web project there were 101 murders of transgender people in 2009, 11 in the US and 90 in other countries. One of those especially captured my attention this year because the horrific murder took place in my hometown of Syracuse, NY. Lateisha Green was shot as she sat in her car in November of last year because the killer thought she was transgender.

Today is the day we set aside to remember those who died. Today, November 20th, is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Vigils and demonstrations will happen around the world. Find one near you.

Want to do more? How to be an ally to the trans community.

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