Hi Everyone,
Yesterday was Transgender Day Of Remembrance.
Transgender Day Of Remembrance is, as quoted from the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition Website:
"The annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) memorializes individuals who have died throughout the world in the previous year because of anti-transgender hatred. Each November, the worldwide transgender community turns its attention to family, friends and loved ones lost to violence and prejudice. A tradition inspired by the Allston, MA vigil for slain transsexual Rita Hester in 1998, this day has become the worldwide rallying point for a community long under siege."
It's a sad day, but it's important that we take time to remember the fallen members of our community and realize that we have much to do when it comes to making this a safer world for everyone, especially Black Trans Women who have been the majority of the victims slain in the US this year.
So tomorrow is the day Boston is observing TDOR, here is the info:
Here is some art that folks made about what they call, Trans Day Of Resilience, across the nation:
"Trans and gender non-conforming people of color face disproportionate rates of violence and poverty. But we are also thriving and leading movements for social justice. The Trans Day of Resilience Art Project tells our stories of trans power, vision, and leadership."
For the rest of the art, the link is here:
At MAP for Health, we wanted to take action in some way, and offer support to our Trans siblings.
We decided to write letters of love and created a video where we read our letters. Here is a link to the Facebook page where the video is:
It would be great for y'all to join us tomorrow at St.Paul's church to observe TDOR,
Hope to see you there!
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