Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

TDOR was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998.

In honor of those in our community and the world who have suffered violence or death, a special spoken-word and candle-lighting vigil will be held on the evening of the 20th at 6:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church downtown. This event is hosted at a church, but it is not a religious service.

All are welcome.

Please Note: This is an event hosted by a third party. Rainbow Connections is not involved in the planning of the vigil. However, if you would like to help plan or participate in the vigil, please contact Carrie.