Transgender Day of Remembrance, which occurs annually on November 20, is a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia[1] and to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community.[2]
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman,[3] to memorialize the murder of transgender woman Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts.[4] Since its inception, TDoR has been held annually on November 20,[5] and it has slowly evolved from the web-based project started by Smith into an international day of action. In 2010, TDoR was observed in over 185 cities throughout more than 20 countries.[6]
Typically, a TDoR memorial includes a reading of the names of those who lost their lives during the previous year,[7] and may include other actions, such as candlelight vigils, art shows, food drives, film screenings, and marches.[8] The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has extensively covered TDoR.[9] GLAAD has interviewed numerous transgender advocates[10] (including actress Candis Cayne[11]), profiled an event at the New York City LGBT Community Center,[12] and discussed media coverage of TDoR.[13]
References[]
- ↑ Trans Day of Remembrance. Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (2013). Retrieved on 2013-11-20.
- ↑ Millen, Lainey. "North Carolinians mark Transgender Remembrance Day", 2008-11-20.
- ↑ Smith, G.. Biography. Gwensmith.com. Retrieved on 2013-11-20.
- ↑ Jacobs, Ethan. "Remembering Rita Hester", 2008-11-15.
- ↑ Transgender Day of Remembrance. Human Rights Campaign. Retrieved on 2013-11-20.
- ↑ St. Pierre, E. (2010). TDoR Events and Locations 2010. Transgenderdor.org.
- ↑
- "St. Louis Observes Transgender Day of Remembrance", 2012.
- "Transgender deaths commemorated at Brighton vigil", 2010-11-21.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Yvonne. "Groups recognize transgender remembrance day", 2010-11-18.
- ↑
- GLAAD. "An Introduction to the Transgender Day of Remembrance", GLAAD, 2008-11-17. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "Transgender Day of Remembrance is Today", GLAAD, 2008-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "The 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance", GLAAD, 2008-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "An Introduction to Transgender Day of Remembrance 2009", GLAAD, 2009-11-16. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "Law & Social Change: The True Significance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance", GLAAD, 2009-11-16. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "Nov 20th – The Eleventh Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance", GLAAD, 2009-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "The Importance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance", GLAAD, 2010-11-19. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring the Lives Lost", GLAAD, 2010-11-19. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "Obama Appointee Amanda Simpson Speaks at D.C. Day of Remembrance Event", GLAAD, 2010-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- ↑
- GLAAD. "Autumn Sandeen – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"", GLAAD, 2008-11-18. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "Helen Boyd – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"", GLAAD, 2008-11-19. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "Shannon Garcia – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"", GLAAD, 2008-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "Elizabeth Rivera – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"", GLAAD, 2008-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "Jillian Barfield – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"", GLAAD, 2008-11-21. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "Amanda Morgan – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"", GLAAD, 2008-11-21. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "Gael Guevara – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"", GLAAD, 2008-11-21. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "Monica Canfield Lenfest – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"", GLAAD, 2008-12-01. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You? – Stefanie Rivera", GLAAD, 2009-11-17. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You? -Monica Roberts", GLAAD, 2009-11-18. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- GLAAD. "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You? -Sassafras Lowrey", GLAAD, 2009-11-19. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You – Q&A with Ethan St. Pierre", GLAAD, 2009-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- ↑ GLAAD. "Exclusive Video: Candis Cayne Discusses Being Out as Transgender in Hollywood", GLAAD, 2009-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- ↑ GLAAD. "New York City's LGBT Center Observes Transgender Day of Remembrance", GLAAD, 2010-11-20. Retrieved on 2011-03-03.
- ↑
- GLAAD. "Transgender Day of Remembrance's International Scope", GLAAD, 2008-11-21. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "Media Coverage of Transgender Day of Remembrance Grows, Remains Respectful", GLAAD, 2008-11-24. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "Remembering the Need for Accurate Reporting on Trans Stories", GLAAD, 2009-11-18. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "Transgender Day of Remembrance: The Role of the Media", GLAAD, 2010-11-19. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
- GLAAD. "NC Radio Station Corrects Anti-Transgender Coverage", GLAAD, 2010-11-23. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.
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