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On Saturday, November 20, CT will observe the 9th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, an international day of observance to memorialize transgender people who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.
ACLU-CT is co-sponsoring this important event. ctEQUALITY, the coalition leading the effort to pass legislation that includes gender identity and gender expression in our state, invites supporters to join this event and show solidarity with and support for the transgender and gender non-conforming community in our state. Given the series of gender expression-related bullying and suicides we've seen covered in the media in recent months, this year's TDOR is hitting home for all of us.
Below is key information about the event. The attached flyer includes more detail, and maps.
CT TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010 - HARTFORD, CT
5:15 p.m.: Walk to Capitol. Gather at First Presbyterian Church (136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, next to Bushnell Auditorium) and walk together to the North steps of the State Capitol (210 Capitol Avenue).
5:30 p.m.: Name-reading, vigil and rally for strength and hope. North steps of the State Capitol (210 Capitol Avenue). We will read the names of transgender people we've lost to violence and bias and hear inspiring words from members of the transgender and ally communities.
7 p.m.: Program of Remembrance. Hartford Metropolitan Community Church (155 Wyllys Street, Hartford).
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2010 Flyer
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