Transgender Day of Remembrance occurs on Nov. 20 each year in commemoration of the murder of Rita Hester, a trans woman from outside Boston, Massachussets who was stabbed to death in 1998. She was well-liked in the community, who responded to the news with a large vigil. This began the effort to pay respects to all people who are killed as a result of transphobia via a website, www.RememberingOurDead.org and the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. This year over 100 deaths worldwide are listed on TransgenderDOR.org.
If we can, I'd like for everyone who is reading this post to wear all black, and something rainbow. I will be wearing all black and a rainbow armband on this date, and I will try to spread the word around.
I don't know if we want to do what other groups are doing, or what people I know are doing, and also take a vow of silence upon this date... I suppose that's up to you. I will be taking a vow of silence, or I will try~ I'm not very good at being quiet... ;) But whatever you all decide is fine.
I want to put up posters, or do an announcement, so I need to talk to Mrs. W when I get the chance, or if any of you want to do it?
Rose out!
About Me
- Rose Barlow
- Update! Former HS Student, now in College, and still active member of gay rights. Publicity manager for Arctoscomics. Meh. :P
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