![]() ![]() Reflecting on the case of African American trans woman Tyra Hunter, Snorton and Haritaworn observe the dangers of positioning trans women and transfeminine bodies of color as legible only in the aftermath of their deaths, and failing to see such violence as effects of both systematic transphobia and racism. Riley Snorton and Jin Haritaworn critique how images and narratives centering on the deaths of trans people of color-most often transfeminine bodies of color-are circulated within social movements and spaces headed by white gay and trans activists, such as TDoR. The transgender pride flag being raised above the California State Capitol on the Transgender Day of Remembrance in 2019. GLAAD (formerly the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) has extensively covered TDoR, interviewed numerous transgender advocates (including actress Candis Cayne), profiled an event at the New York City LGBT Community Center and discussed media coverage of TDoR. Typically, a TDoR memorial includes a reading of the names of those who lost their lives from November 20 of the former year to November 20 of the current year, and may include other actions, such as candlelight vigils, dedicated church services, marches, art shows, food drives and film screenings. In 2010, TDoR was observed in over 185 cities throughout more than 20 countries. Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 by a small group, including Gwendolyn Ann Smith, to memorialize the murder of transgender woman Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts. The day was founded to draw attention to the continued violence endured by transgender people. The Transgender Day of Remembrance ( TDoR), also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually (from its inception) on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia. To learn more about the Trans Day of Remembrance please visit. “Our work will not end until there is not one life lost to violence and hate.” “Although this year’s events look different due to COVID, we are still coming together virtually to honor our community, build awareness, and to take action to end the epidemic of violence and discrimination facing trans people and the continued assault on Black trans women and trans women of color,” said Clair Farley, Director of the San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives. Learn more about Trans Month of Awareness here. This week the Trans Flag was raised over San Francisco City Hall in honor of the annual Transgender Awareness Month in November and the building will be lit up in the Trans Flag colors this evening in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. “As trans people we are always under attack from various places and people, but we still take care of ourselves and each other and we create safe spaces whether in person or virtual to give meaning to our resilience and endurance. ![]() “TDOR is a somber and important event where we reflect on our resilience as a community and remember those we have lost,” said Nicky Calma, Director of Programs and Community Engagement at San Francisco Community Health Center. This year we have passed a grim milestone with 37 trans lives lost to fatal violence that has disproportionately impacted Black trans women and women of color. The event brings visibility to lives lost to anti-trans violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in San Francisco 21 years ago by Gwendolyn Ann Smith and is now recognized around the world. Also featured, a special performance by Breanna Sinclairé, world renowned transgender opera singer. The evening will feature inspiring guest speakers- including Amber Gray, Nicole Santamaria, and Xavier Davenport - and a special tribute to Monica Roberts, a long time national trans advocate who passed earlier this year. The event will be hosted by Mo'Nique Campbell and streamed live on Facebook. The TDOR ceremony this year, titled “#MoreThanAHashtag”, will take place this Friday, November 20 at 6 p.m (PST). San Francisco, CA - The San Francisco trans community honors the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) with an online ceremony honoring those who have been lost due to anti-trans violence. ![]()
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