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Transgender Day of Remembrance  THIS Saturday, November 20th
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TDOROn Saturday, November 20, Connecticut 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. We are proud to share that this year GLSEN Connecticut is co-sponsoring this important event. 

 

As a member of ctEQUALITY, the coalition leading the effort to make Connecticut's non-discrimination law inclusive of gender identity and gender expression, GLSEN Connecticut is excited to play a significant role in our state's Transgender Day of Remembrance. 

  

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, HARTFORD, CT:

 

5:15 p.m.: Walk to Capitol. Gather at First Presbyterian Church (136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford) 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.

 

7:00 p.m.: Program of Remembrance. Hartford Metropolitan Community Church (155 Wyllys Street, Hartford).

 

For a detailed flyer that includes maps and directions click here.

 

Please join us at this event to show your 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 Transgender Day of Remembrance is hitting home for all of us.
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