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*[http://www.slago.org.uk/tdor/ Trans Day of Remembrance UK


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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which occurs annually on 20 November, is a day to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of transphobia,[1] or the hatred or fear of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and acts to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community.[2]

The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1998 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender graphic designer, columnist, and activist,[3] to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts.[4]

Since its inception, TDoR has been held annually on 20 November,[5] and 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, marches, among others[8] The TDoR is the culmination of Transgender Awareness Week.[9]

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has extensively covered TDoR on its blog over the past few years.[10] GLAAD has interviewed numerous transgender advocates,[11] including actress Candis Cayne,[12] profiled an event at the New York City LGBT Community Center,[13] and discussed media coverage of TDoR.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ MA Transgender Political Coalition. (2010). Transgender Day of Remembrance. Retrieved from http://www.masstpc.org/dor/
  2. ^ Millen, L. (20 November 2008). North Carolinians mark transgender remembrance day. Retrieved from http://goqnotes.com/1091/north-carolinians-mark-transgender-remembrance-day/
  3. ^ Smith, G. (2010). Biography. Retrieved from http://www.gwensmith.com/background/biography.html
  4. ^ Jacobs, E. (18 November 2008). Remembering Rita Hester. Retrieved from http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=music&sc2=features&sc3&id=83392
  5. ^ The Human Rights Campaign. (2010). Transgender Day of Remembrance. Retrieved from http://www.hrc.org/issues/transgender_day_of_remembrance.asp
  6. ^ St. Pierre, E. (2010). TDoR Events and Locations 2010. Retrieved from http://www.transgenderdor.org/
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  9. ^ MA Transgender Political Coalition. (2010). Transgender Awareness Week. Retrieved from http://www.masstpc.org/events/taw/
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    • GLAAD (17 November 2008). "An Introduction to the Transgender Day of Remembrance". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
    • GLAAD (20 November 2008). "Transgender Day of Remembrance is Today". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
    • GLAAD (20 November 2008). "The 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
    • GLAAD (16 November 2009). "An Introduction to Transgender Day of Remembrance 2009". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
    • GLAAD (16 November 2009). "Law & Social Change: The True Significance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
    • GLAAD (20 November 2009). "Nov 20th – The Eleventh Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
    • GLAAD (19 November 2010). "The Importance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
    • GLAAD (19 November 2010). "Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring the Lives Lost". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
    • GLAAD (20 November 2010). "Obama Appointee Amanda Simpson Speaks at D.C. Day of Remembrance Event". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
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  12. ^ GLAAD (20 November 2009). "Exclusive Video: Candis Cayne Discusses Being Out as Transgender in Hollywood". GLAAD. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  13. ^ GLAAD (20 November 2010). "New York City's LGBT Center Observes Transgender Day of Remembrance". GLAAD. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
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