Question: What is Transgender Day of Remembrance
Answer: The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day set aside each year to memorialize those killed due to anti-transgender hatred and prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, who was murdered on November 28th, 1998. Transgender Day of Remembrance 2011 is November 20.
Why a Transgender Day of Remembrance?
- To raise awareness of hate crimes against transgender people
- To mourn the loss of those killed due to anti-trans violence
- To support the lives of transgender people
- To give allies of transgender people an opportunity to stand up and be seen and memorialize those killed by anti-transgender violence
