Today marks a very important day for the transgendered community it’s the 11th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. Although not a widely observed day it’s a very important one to me. Transgender Day of Remembrance was first observed in 1999 after the November 28th, 1998 murder of Rita Hester.

November is Transgender Awareness Month which natural makes it a perfect fit for Transgender Day of Remembrance which always occurs on November 20th each year. It is important for us, the transgendered community to remember those who have given their lives, many who’s lives have changed laws and legislation to better us today. Join me in remembering and invite your friends and allies to do the same. If you can attend a candle light event in your area please do so.

Posted on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 11:20 am to Community, Uncategorized