Transgender Day Of Remembrance

November 20, 2015

The Transgender Day of Remembrance is recognized annually on November 20th. The event is observed in recognition of the 1998 murder of transgender activist Rita Hester. In 1999, advocate and writer Gwendolyn Ann Smith coordinated a vigil in Rita’s honor. The vigil commemorated not only Rita, but also all the transgender people lost to violence and hatred. In addition to the vigil, Smith launched the Transgender Day of Remembrance website to recognize those whose lives have been lost to anti-transgender violence. The event has grown to encompass memorials across the globe.

Please join The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity at our information table commemorating the day. The table will be located at the North Campus in the Concourse area from 12 - 2 PM.