Transgender Day of Remembrance

Honoring the Worth, Dignity, and Holiness of Trans Lives Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) serves as a deeply meaningful event, honoring the lives of transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and two-spirit individuals who have been victims of antitrans violence. Originating in 1999, TDOR was initiated by Gwendolyn Ann Smith in response to the murder of Rita Hester in 1998. Since then, the vigil has expanded to not only remember those lost but to also raise awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by the trans community, especially in light of growing legislative attacks and rising violence. Hosted by Intern Minister Eli Poore and featuring special guests including local trans activists, we create a space for healing, remembrance, and hope. By gathering in solidarity, we honor the lives lost while affirming the worth, dignity and holiness of trans lives and the collective resilience, creativity, and gifts of the trans community.